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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1936
Page
3
Winchcombe Caraca Ltd reports from the Brisbane office that Japan did not operate opening Brisbane Wool Sales. Germany and France bought freely while Yorkshire and Australian manufacturers purchased wools and crutchings. Sydney auctions showed generally higher values. 76 percent of wool offered sold. Merino and scoured wool prices reached up to 202d and 30 34 respectively.
The Murrungal Shire Council met in the Council Chambers with President Dr. T. A. Cusack presiding. The Finance Committee reported an estimated overdraft of £2995 12 0 and approved payments totaling £1447 10 5 for General Fund and £887 for the Trust Fund. The President reported on the Shires Association Conference and authorized legal action against Mulgam Ltd over Breakfast Creek weed clearance. Proposals for road works and grants were debated, with plans to seek additional funds and coordinate with nearby municipalities for diphtheria immunisation and weed control.
The Cowra council endorsed a permit to Mr Wo Om for a telephone line across Yass Road at Noongar and approved clerk actions on valuations and transfers. Committee motions directed account adjustments and a reduction of notice period for gravel material. Urgent road repairs and bridge planks were requested along with several road safety and drainage improvements. The next meeting is set for 10 a.m. Saturday 18 July 1846.
The Great Eastern Hotel at Young on Boorows Street was sold to Mrs. Sneddin of Coff's Harbour from the estate of the late Mrs. Sarah Farrar. The lease, held by Mr. W. H. Ryan for four years, is also bought by the new owner, with occupation date yet to be set. Witness proceedings noted in the report.
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