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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1947
Page
2
Catholic Masses set for June 2 at Hoorawa Mureiago and Tay lor's Plat with Father E Sheehan presiding. Church of England to hold Holy Communion at 8 am and Evensong at 7 50 pm June 29 at Reid's Flat with Rug by Evensong at 3 pm conducted by Rev H S Brown.
Sunday events listed for Boorgwa Rye Park Frogmore Kangiara and Sacrament with times including 7.0 pm, 3 pm, 1 am under Rev A T Newton minister. Names include Mr C Vecces and locations Rye Park Frogmore Kangiara.
The Minister for Education proposes a 75 percent subsidy toward the tender price of 19 for a Phil's Creek to Boorowa school bus. The offer bases on a £10 weekly tender with 75 percent cost subsidy from due date, conditional on student transport by the Boorowa Central School. Corresponde in this matter notes 11 pupils already conveyed in the service.
The Golf Associates plan a Wednesday July event to allow all members to compete for trophies worth a small prize. A general meeting is set for 6 pm at the club to approve entry fees of sixpence and to organize cups for entrants including beginners and regular players.
The Premier urges individuals with unlicensed pistols to surrender them promptly at designated stations before the deadline in July. Authorities warn that many weapons may be unknown to owners and stress public safety.
A partial readable fragment suggests hopes for a quick easing of country train cuts or service reductions. The text hints at coal production and a possible series of action steps to restore or adjust freight and passenger train service in rural areas.
Shire councils consider arranging a radio communications demonstration for bush fire use and seek exemptions under banking provisions. Councillors Trompeth and Gorham push to finalize conditions and remarker the matter. Local actions include urgent applications for exemptions from the amended Bank Act and inquiries into prosecutions or sanctions.
Fragmentary notice discusses legality challenges to a deed by a mother related to Connetliora Kuenell atil Thomson. It mentions an annual £20 payment to the Shire Association tied to an event or fund and references potential effects on a government body. The text is incomplete and unclear.
A meeting note records Vie Werk and Amarog Shire Council debating the purchase of reconditioned tractors. A Department letter hints at a possible Commonwealth grant permit for purchase. The Disposal Commission is set to be written for approval of tractor acquisitions.
Fragmentary note shows Myon McKay-Meass y onatrica Ltd asking if the Council still wished to proceed with a delivery order after a ruling. It records a motion by Contrillors A AG and A A Gerkum to replace the order on Indien wi basis.
Council considers fencing the Boorowa camping area as issue raised by Thomsen and Russell. Reported droppers and posts used for fencing to be inspected by the Shire Engineer for early action.
A terse record notes that cutting trees on the main road was done without department permission as required by the Main Howe Act. The motion by Ara A. Gorham and Perceval led to a decision to enforce certain restrictions and investigate the incident.
The minister for works and local government refers Cowiets' application for a large water supply extension to southern Market Street to the Shire Clerk for consideration and action. The notice notes costs and further inquiries related to the project.
Arising from a dispute the Shire council decided in November that property owners must remove noxious weeds and eradicate infested areas. The clerk Dr R L Gorham responded to policy concerns and outlined steps for approving vehicular entrances including pipework and adequate access to the property.
The Shire President Cy J Edmunds hosted a post meeting afternoon tea for Chase and guests including Bonaire Doon Boorowa prize winners at the Comamundis Sheep Show with Champion and Reserve titles. Metoorowp Shire Council held its ordinary monthly meeting and passed sympathy resolutions, plus reports on shire work and local notices.
The first round of Group competition ends with Harden defeating Boorawa while Cootamundra sits with a bye. Tami beats Jilies and moves to within three points of the leaders as Temora lingers at the bottom of the table.
A terse note explains that limited space forced reallocations of assets as owners report concerns over available storage. Officials say no services halted and steps are being taken to resolve the space shortage.
Maher Cup action features Boorowa defending the Maher Cup against Cowra on Saturday and Temora facing Boorowa on Sunday in Group Nine play. Strong lineups include Watt and Glover for Boorowa and Hewitt and Johnston for Cowra as crowds are expected in fine weather.
The Shire Council will apply to the Department of Public Health to gazette an extension of the Boorowa scavenging area. Councillors Russell and A G Gorham moved the decision. The area includes lands bounded from the Boorowa river south of Portion 43 to Scott Street and the riverbank, outlining a detailed parcel path.
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