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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1942
Page
5
A businessman facing upset trading relations explains that limited stock and weights or colors reduce availability. He urges informing customers about supply constraints to maintain goodwill and confidence in trading methods, suggesting transparent communication to prevent misunderstandings and sustain sales.
A Birthday Ball is promised for next Friday June 28 hosted by the Catholic Young People's Club. Debutantes will be presented to the Hon J J Cahill and Mrs Cahill at 9 90 p.m. Key club secretaries H Thompson and N Shepherd and lady members report all details arranged. Music by Parkers Melody Makers.
Mores Operatora Wanted Moree operators and Wireless mechanics are urgently needed by the Army. Applications are invited from men over 18 to 45 years old. Morse code at 18 to 25 words per minute required. Vacancies also exist for electrical or wireless mechanics. For full particulars, see advertisement.
Flu reports describe many residents severely ill with influenza, said to be the classic old fashioned variety, spreading through communities and straining local care.
Boorowa council meets in the council chambers with Mayor Bobbin and Aldermen present. Items include a patriotic street stall on 20 June, transport rationalisation for country centres, use of Band Rotunda for MUIOOF meetings, and a land valuation settlement seal. Finance and Works committees report cash reconciliations, payments, fencing along the Boorowa River, hospital access, street reform plan, oval fencing, house numbers, and an office typewriter purchase.
The notice lists religious services across multiple parishes on Sunday including St John's and Dm GY Rye Park with morning Holy Communion and evening Evensong. It notes June 28 dates for additional services at St John's and Binalong and Tangmangaroo locations with specified times and rector H. BROWN E.D.
A dated church notices list Catholic masses at Boorowa Murrings Havella Creek Reid's Flat Progmore and E SUERKHAN PP, Methodist services at Frogmore Rye Park Boorowa and Rev F J Johnstone and Rev F J Johnston, plus Presbyterian Boorowa service on June 28 and Sunday School times. Hilton Thomas.
Local boys on leave from camp include Signalmen Dente and Hele Davyer of Ingleside and Dryer Kevin Corcoran of Kangiara. Mr Gordon Boulding, formerly of the centre, recovering in Hurrowa District Hospital. Forty seven adults and nine teen children claimed ration hooks at this centre over the weekend. Juxtaposed guests at Ryandale are Mr and Mrs John Ryan of Swanmere. PF and C Association meeting set for next Friday with full attendance expected.
The council adopted the Town Clerk’s report and a Municipal Valuations appeal table. It considered installing water at railway trucking gates with possible Shire Council funding. Aldermen assigned works: tree planting, park street intersection improvements, road repairs on Kenya Court Street, bad scouring, pothole fixes, drain clearances, and sign removal near the District Hospital. Waste and debris disposal concerns noted. meeting concluded.
A parliamentary letter discusses proposed charges and reductions in electricity rates for Burrows Municipal Council. It notes that retail rate adjustments should be negotiated between the Burrows Council and the Electric Lighting Franchise and that the department intends test reductions benefit individual consumers via supply to the Franchise. The minister offers guidance and officer advice to aid negotiations.
Wool blankets advertised by Bushby’s with two available sizes, full and three-quarter, described as warm and sturdy. The ad urges customers to inspect the wares for comfort and utility during wartime conditions.
The Town Clerk A A Botshin presents past month notes including Appeal Court decisions on Municipal appeals, delays in securing house numbers and street signs due to supplier bans, a quotation to supply door number shields, Works Committee meeting notes, and a proposal to buy a 1927 Remington typewriter from Charters Ltd at 32 pounds with delivery guaranteed only until month end.
The notice says Bushby s of Hoorowa act as agents for Yates famous and reliable trees and are now taking orders for tree planting. The fragment notes the commission and product but lacks full details.
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