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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1940
Page
1
A hospital scheme invites married men and singles to join for weekly benefits of 2/9 and 1 per week respectively. Benefits start after two weeks. contributors urged to recruit others and note reciprocal treatment with other hospitals. If treated in non Contributing hospitals, payment differences apply. details include bed charges and co payments.
An aged OCR fragment discusses Royal Australian Air Force recruitment, electrical and mechanical roles, and training for air squadrons. It mentions radio operators, wiremen, and mechanics, with references to incidents, pay, uniforms, and a humorous anecdote about a pilot candidate reacting to a searchlight during testing.
An article discusses how mold of vitreous material used in modern cars affects driver visibility by obstructing the field of view through windshields and windows. It notes that poor ventilation and blocked sight lines increase risk, urging installers to remove vents to improve safety and reduce driver fatigue during travel.
A recent expert assessment on the Pacific Highway from Sydney to Taree describes widening works near Wyong and new culverts. The route from Sydney to Newcastle remains in good condition with tar paving extended to Hexham, then transitioning to metal and gravel roads toward Boral, Stroud, and Ward's River, with sections near Gloucester and Kenilworth showing wear and corrugation.
A warning about carbon monoxide in clouded cars was given to NRMA chief engineer Mr. Viner. The note mentions winter conditions and the risk posed by running vehicles with doors and windows closed, urging caution and safe handling.
Fragmented OCR text shows a self reliant news item mentioning a planetary aims and a city event. Names and clear facts are unreadable, but context suggests a civic or community focus with dates and persons obscured. The piece lacks coherent details for concrete summary.
The notice lists upcoming visits by ROWA at Royal Standard Hotel on Saturday August 10, Yum hours until 8. YOUNG visits Albieg Motel on Thursday August 11. HARDEN lists Carrington Hotel visit on Friday August 6.
The excerpt discusses reliance on imports during wartime, noting only fuel and military equipment for an army of 250,000 could ensure invasion success. It mentions New Zealand and Britain, output shifts to primary production, extended tax growth, and American investors eyeing Australia for industry. It also covers protective nutrition guidance and safety in ventilation and industrial health.
The Murrungal Shire Council faces postponement of its 1940 elections as a complex endowment and fuel supply decision unfolds. The Department of Works weighs in on valve placement and fuel distribution while council seeks to fill appointments, manage petrol contracts, and address obstruction notices linked to gate removal at Battery Road. The Board also reviews a contested property access case near Coon Mimina with adjoining owner objections and legal representation.
The report details cattle sales at Homebush with quantities of sheep and yarding volumes, noting improved condition in certain grades while overall demand for prime cattle softened. Prices varied across bullocks, vealers, and yearlings, with some futures showing steadier values and others slipping from the previous day.
A playful poem fragment describes a child who whistles and sees a world of voices and colors. The speaker notes the boy’s habit of whistling, asks who he is and what he does, and ends by wanting the boy who whistles to take over a task.
A local hospital urgently seeks donations to fund essential surgeries and treatments. Officials appeal for community support to cover costs for heart and liver care, stressing widespread need and the impact on patients and families.
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