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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1932
Page
3
A compact list details prices for fabrics and garments including plain sheeting floral tablecloth flannelette osnaberg striped flannelette silk and wool hose all wool hose cappi face powder honey and almond cream hair oil cream flannelette nights and all wool scarf among knitted wool skeins and corded velveteens with item by yard or per unit and varied old currency units.
A brief shopper note lists several shoe bargains including GLACE 1-Bar VELDT SHOES, ALL WOOL TWEEDS, MAIDS PAT. 1-Bar SHOES, CHILDS PAT. 1-Bar SHOES, and LADIES RUBBER KNEE BOOTS with prices in shillings and pence. The items appear dated 12/11 and 4/11 and feature various styles for women and children.
An old classified notice lists men’s clothing bargains including 3 piece tweed suits at 60 and 40 shillings, tweed overcoats at 1 shilling 0 pence, and men’s shirts (oddments) at 0 shillings 50 pence.
At the latest Burrows Municipal Council meeting discussion centered on criticism from Young Aldermen. They claimed ratepayers faced issues but appeals were favorable to Boorowa, with property owners in other municipalities also losing appeals. Ak Boucher suggested establishing a High Court branch at Young. The Young Aldermen’s remarks were deemed misleading and appeals were handled by a legal tribunal then affirmed by the Court, not illegally. If Young Council cannot mirror this process, ratepayers lose a rightful convenience.
Mrs. Conquest senior improves after illness at her daughter's Court Street Boorowa home. Bushby's displays 9260 yards of fabrics and 100 designs. Mr Goldspink advertises a furniture sale on Saturday 30 July at Marsden Street with auctioneers Drwyer and Butler. Also reports on Mortimer's recovery from hospital, local dress goods, a miss Shirley Howard pony quest, Haddon Rig Stud prize, and Charters named as a land board inspector.
Galong defeated Binalong 42 to 4 in a Dunn Cup match on the local perk. galong dominated the second half after a 12 to 4 halftime lead with small and strachan among the standouts. Binalong showed effort but could not match galong’s pace and converging attack led by small, strachan and conor.
G Peisley shot 86 18 14 over par while F Horton 0 18, BR More ton 80 7 75 and L Sargent 10V 6 74 led showings. In the Ray Cup J Horton Jun and G Peisley tied 8 7, Horton 7, Killick 7, Horsel man 3, Horton 2, Ray 1, Sargent 1. Also notes local Galong street repairs with guttering needed on the main street.
Alderman Thompson asks if Burrows could obtain a water supply via federal loan or gift as a jobs project. The Mayor warns a water main would burden residents with high rates, noting £560 grant offers limited work and prefers road work to employ more locals.
Dairying has surged in Parkes with about 75 percent growth in 120 months. Most cream suppliers are farmers who shifted to dairying during the depression and expanded. Some large suppliers issue cheques up to £80 monthly. Total payments for the year ending June 30 reached £27,000. The season has been very favorable due to heavy rains since December.
Aldermen clash over burden on ratepayers with unpaid amounts as Southwell warns of wasted time. Southwell proposes in lieu work instead of dole while Dimmock and Thompson back inquiries into best financing terms. Thompson opposes a costly water scheme, urging affordable options within reason.
A discussion of consumer spending during economic stress argues that spending more can help or hurt. It distinguishes waste from needs and cautions against rapid exuberance, noting wage declines and national strain. It cites American habits of discarding usable items and warns against careless spending.
At a council meeting a letter from Shire Engineer S. E. Dowden disputed claims he designed the Showground Road causeway. He offered to advise on improvements costing £20 to £40, while Aldermen debated safety and suggested a box culvert or extended crossing.
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