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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1942
Page
3
The text presents garbled lines about complexion and beauty. It mentions a woman's complexion as a valued attribute and hints at stage appearance. It contains unclear references to blemishes or diseases and strange spacing, rendering it nonsensical.
A mining district farmer near Cowra receives £96 every fortnight for his own labour and tractor work on military related tasks. The income totals over £2,000 a year, suggesting potential earnings if he focused on wheat farming. The duties are steady though physically demanding and monotonous.
Fragmentary prayer piece urging humility and rejecting boastful pride. It references a biblical standard and asks for guidance to live for Christ, hoping to hear well done from the master. The writing discusses Donat and divine help, seeking to honor God rather than human approval.
A reflective sermon notes sermonizing that nations err when relying on arm power and wealth, urging trust in the Lord. It cites biblical passages to plead humility before God, warns against human pride, and calls to realign national effort with spiritual guidance amid wartime boastfulness. The piece also reports on local church activities and a Sunday school class, highlighting community religious life.
At the monthly meeting of the Purmura and Settle Association District Council opposition to a Saturday afternoon half holiday was voiced. A motion of disapproval passed but the majority opposed the plan arguing it would hurt the country and hinder shopping. Some speakers favored a Friday half day instead. A lone dissenter said the proposal would inconvenience most people as shops already close on Wednesdays.
Sydney Tuesday reports the first list of New South Wales ANZACs missing in Malaya will not be published until the end of the present week. Army district officials in Melbourne face delays for final approval. The notice mentions between 200 and 300 among about 17,000 trapped at Singapore. About 500 of these men enlisted in the service.
A truck capsized on a sandbank near Reid's Flat on Saturday morning. Occupants Hough McConnell sustained lacerations and other injuries while Mrs McConnell was admitted to Cowra Hospital. Ambulances assisted and prompt service from KEARMONT'S delivered goods during the incident period.
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