13 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1947
Page
1
The Returned Soldiers League votes to move its weekly gathering to Friday evenings. At the Friday session, twenty members attended with Mr Hoh Wood presiding. A report proposed supporting the War Memorial Fund and purchasing library clock items, with donations noted and thanks sent to contributing bodies.
The Boorowa Returned Soldiers League prepared to admit all men who volunteered for active service and served six months. Discussion centered on eligibility rules and postwar classifications affecting members from Liverpool and other areas. The debate covered service length and recognition, with strong support for honoring those who served.
Alfred Noakes died May 15 at Mack Karel Wrogmare. Born Parramatta 1856, he lived much of life in Rye Pack area and was active in the community. Survived by brothers and many relatives, his funeral was held at Frogmare Church and burial at the Hrogmern Cemetery. pallbearers and mourners named, with a large gathering of family and friends.
Boorowa locals welcomed Southern District Police Superintendent J C McCormack during his inspection tour last week. He toured the town with local officials and examined the streets and facilities chief among concerns. A donation of 30 pounds toward the Memorial Club and a letter of thanks were noted as part of the meeting.
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting officials warned of low voter turnout in Shire Elections. They urged all residents aged 18 and over to exercise their right, stressing the role of local government and electoral participation in shaping representation and services.
A county association letter read at Tuesday chamber meeting urged action on shop hour limits. The forum discussed enforcing a forty hour work week and aligning with local ordinances and labor standards.
Young Chamber plans a further move to push central aerodrome for Young Grenfell and Cowra. A meeting is scheduled next week to discuss the proposal and the authorities involved. The article mentions local figures and the Chamber’s ongoing efforts to advance the plan.
Aylch style ad urges readers to save money and protect purchasing power by investing in Bonds and Savings Certificates. It emphasizes children’s futures, prudent planning, and utilizing Commonwealth loan options to ensure stability.
An OCR legible fragment reports Rye Park residents discussing moving to Harat ville with names like Faye and Moe. It mentions rent, a draft event, a church notice, a public committee, a tribute to Brita’s feast, and local names, with scattered dates and places.
The Farmers and Settlers Association of New South Wales, older than the Primary Production Australia group, continues under its original name after forming around 1910. The piece urges producers to join branches, attend meetings, and support state action, with a call to submit testimonies for inclusion in the business paper and the August conference.
Wostal arrangements with a public holiday noted for the King's Birthday Monday June 16. The article mentions no money rider or savings bank action at Wannabas and states a Way 0m delivery by pontman. Spurney Mall loses at Wium Street Iettey as receivers clear the scene. Continuous telephony costs are referenced.
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