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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1942
Page
5
Fragmentary text appears to describe an advertising matter or management issue with unclear names and dates. The readable parts mention operating concerns, a possible contact or sugar reference, and an unspecified action by a manager. No coherent event or outcome is established.
Rev Fr T Moorr, Diocesan Director of the Propation of the Faith, Goulburn, died after a plane crash into Lake Victoria, Western New South Wales. Gorey Moore, son of Mr and Mrs Moore of Andee county Lond Eire, is named in the oblique report.
A damaged wartime text describes restrictions on sending notes to prisoners of war. It notes that printed material is restricted and that any letters are subject to suppression, with references to censorship and attempts to convey messages through altered pages.
A long obituary recalls the life of Mr. Downey of Boorowa who served in World War I and was active as a merchant. Survived by widow Letitia and Kath Swonmead, with multiple children and grandchildren, his funeral at St Patrick’s Church was followed by burial in the Boorowa Catholic cemetery amid civic tributes and military rites.
The demihy of Mr Jock Kelly occurred on Wednesday morning June 24 in the Bur Rows District Capital. Born in Victoria at 28 years, he came to the state many years ago and worked on telephone lines and other projects. A good humorous man beloved by workers, his death followed a long illness with rain and cold weather. Survived by a widow formerly Miss Stanley and many children Romnie Dulcie Kathleen Joan Margaret John Altera Pauline Frances Judith Garmul. Funeral left from Walrah Church and burial in Toorowa cemetery with Reverend Father Chee officiating. Grandfather Branley and many relatives attend. Mrs and Mrs Allan Kelly provided arrangements.
From Our Correspondent Rye Park reports fund contributions to the War Comforts Fund Sydney and Red Cross plus a Boorawn We Coin for a fund. The community expresses gratitude for support while noting ration tickets and a village meeting. Updates include weather disruptions, a secretarial election, and local hospital and postal changes.
At the ordinary monthly meeting a list of attendees includes Masamet A Bunny Armstrong Covey Yaa Hine Wistory Campbel Mamas M Pear Ti Chudivngh W Boucher Aymlegion and others. Donations are noted from multiple contributors with various items listed. The minutes record taxim duty assignments for July and dates for the next meeting, including a Sunday gathering on 26 July.
A fragmented item describes Rage in Heaven and a new personality theme featuring Robert Mabtgormery, with references to exciting Wales and a mysterious Beremin. The imperfect text hints at a sensational serialized story, mentioning a penwine and a Wednesday near the publication year.
The Minister for Trade and Customs Senator Keene announced July tobacco and cigarette writer allowances would align with June. Special provisions would support defence forces and operative needs, with tobacco reserved for war-related industries and workers. Retailers were urged to quote limits over the month.
Rugby and district event to raise funds for the Prisoners of War Pond and Rugby Red Cross. A dance planned for Beiduy on 10th Zubr, with proceeds aiding welfare efforts and wartime relief. Named organizers and venue appear in fragmentary form.
Vital statistics for the quarter ended February 30th are supplied by Mr OH Brigden CP8 and others. The record lists 7 deaths: 1 male and 4 females, and marriages awaiting rubber stamp orders through the News Office.
Commonwealth Gazette lists contracts totaling £470 7% for Navy supplies of condensed milk. Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co of New South Wales and Federal Milk Co of Victoria will fill the orders. Army contracts for ration chocolate worth £26,080 go to Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co., New South Wales.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Urbana and a name pairing with a payment or claim. Reads as a damaged line about a person and a date but lacks clear action or outcome. No coherent event or public notice can be determined from the readable fragments.
While near a fire on Braidwood Road Te'clock Mi Dhilele Larkham suffered a deep wound to the right heel when a large mirror on the mantle shattered. An officer aided her until she was taken to Goulburn District Hospital for treatment.
A circular read at the Goulburn City Council meeting stated the administration of control of ling had moved from the treasury to the Department of War Organization of Industry. From June 22, 1942, persons seal obtain the content Molter For War O.
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