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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1947
Page
7
A large public meeting is called for Friday at the Mechanics Institute in Binalong to discuss linking Binalong and nearby towns to the South-West Water Supply Scheme. Residents expect a reliable supply and potential connections to Cunningar Ga long Goondah Bowning and Conargo.
The Binalong Branch of the Gountey Women's Association has operated for nineteen years aiding Neca activities to uplift welfare for women and children. They purchased property on Heritory Street to convert into a modern Baby Health Centre and seek broad public support. Proceeds from the Digxern Ball on August 15 will go to the centre.
Mr Harold Wilson of Boorowa is named the new mailman between Boorowa and Binalong replacing the retiring contractor Mr Jim Small who completed a term of obliging and cheerful service on the line.
The fragmentary item reports the marriage of Joan Skitlin to Mr Stanley Whitlam Murphy at St Augstine's Church on June 28 with ceremony by Rev Haow. It notes travel of the couple to Myalong and back, plus related family movements and local notices including registrations and social happenings.
Binalong residents may soon have the main street of their township covered with a bitumen surface. The Veukiew Arvoriation to save on work arrival cost suggests the distance to the covered street is roughly half a mile.
The Bur towa NewWa presents a weekly feature Sinalong District News aimed at detailing progress in the town of Binalong and surrounding district. It invites residents to contribute and support for ongoing publication efforts and community advancement.
Members of the Binalong branch of R S S A L A will donate half their Diggers Ball proceeds on Friday to the local C W A Baby Health Centre and to Legacy. The group shows active effort in community welfare with notes on meetings and committee work.
A fragmentary report notes Hotel Binalong remains a notable draw for visitors in the township. The aged property on the main road is praised for its parlors and quirky charm, with limited bedrooms and dated bathroom facilities highlighted as drawbacks.
The Binalong Racing Club is reforming after wartime inactivity. Plans include repairs to race facilities and securing labor for a full reinstatement, with the aim of creating one of the finest racetracks in the country and attracting prize money once work is completed.
Rainfall for July at Binaleng Post Office reaches 285 points, aligning with past years. The record notes steady rain patterns and mentions earlier months with varied totals, including January, February, March, May, and July partial totals.
A district report notes ample rainfall last week, ensuring healthy sheep pasturage for winter. Cattle conditions remain favorable with solid supply and strong forage outlook in the region.
Transport difficulties threaten discontinuation of services at the Baby Health Centre. Authority references note continued operation for the health review and approval processes, with the goal of maintaining essential baby health services amid logistical constraints.
A large crowd attended the Meghan 08 Institute event at Binalong last Friday night. More than 100 guests from Yass, Boorowa, Harden, Galong, Bowning, Crottamundra, Goulburn and nearby areas enjoyed a well organized ball with lavish decorations, supper, and prizes amid favorable weather and a festive atmosphere.
Seven farm blocks on Eubindal Estate will be prepared for soldier settlement. Blocks range from 900 to 1100 acres with Crown Land agent at Hooraya handling applications from July 2 to September 12. Officials discuss revenue implications and future management pending takeover by the soldiers.
Organisers expect a profit of about £92 from the Convent M1 ball held last Friday night. Secretaries Miss Norma Sykes and Mr Monty Dwyer led planning with strong committee support and thanks go to Mr Tom Leonard for special help with hall decorations and to all who contributed. Take from the door was recorded as a part of the event’s success.
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