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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1944
Page
1
A Borrowa Council report explains delays at Boorowa station caused by shunting stock vans for special stock wheat or other trains. Officials say safety rules require preloading shuntings when such trains follow the ordinary service. Delays up to forty five minutes are attributed to late mail trains on the main line.
Notice warns all persons from trapping shooting or trespassing on date forward will be prosecuted. Signed RB Roberts in Frogmore.
Council reports improved water reserve outlook amid hot dry spell. Early morning and evening watering restrictions remain in place to conserve supply. Town clerk notes strong pressure available through council’s initiative.
Galong is threatened by a bush fire for the second time in days. The fire brigade and townspeople diverted the flames as they neared the township, at one stage appearing likely to envelop the lowa.
In Binalong the Murrungal Shire Council plans road repairs estimated at 200 pounds. The project includes culvert work and drainage improvements along the Darby’s Balls Wyangata area, with alignment to be approved by council and completed under current maintenance funds.
Maccrongal Shire Council refuses to withdraw its postwar programme despite advice that government grants are unlikely. A public Works Department engineer suggested postwar schemes could be funded if the council pledges to finance and shows readiness to proceed without grants. Council resolved to maintain the programme on the basis that government grants may be available and advised the department of its unwillingness to fully finance it.
An inquest at Murrumburrah found Graeme John Williams died from a fractured skull after being thrown from a lorry on January 10, 1944 near Galong. Witnesses described an accident during loading of can on Kellwood property and the ensuing collapse of a horse drawn by the lorry. The coroner recorded accidental death with the path to hospital and medical examiner confirming fatal injuries.
Aldermen approve 1944 rating plan with a General Rate of 7d in the pound on unimproved capital value of rateable lands and a separate 7d Street Lighting Local Rate. Water Local Rate set at 2d with minimums of £3 for developed properties and £1 1s for unimproved lands.
A reader reflects on the Latin Mass phrase Dominus vobiscum heard in churches worldwide. He notes Latin as the Church’s sacred, unchanging language aiding travelers and locals alike, and asks for guidance to explain Catholic concepts to non believers. The piece invites informed explanation from the Catholic Information Society of Boorowa.
Notice warns any person found trespassing trapping rabbits or fox hunting on Suffolk Vale paddocks without permission will be prosecuted. We are L. L. William, manager.
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