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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 15, 1942
Page
4
In Araimus North Queensland drought drives a large sale where 19,000 sheep could be moved but stock routes are blocked and a ban on import/export hampers removals. A Brisbane broker and area graziers report attempts to offload stock despite harsh conditions and transport restrictions.
Fragmentary OCR text from a Methodist fellowship page shows devotional phrasing and invocations. It mentions Lord and strength for every hour of need, renewal, and reference to a Great High Priest, with garbled ledger-like lines indicating prayer and reverent tone.
A fragmented note describes remembrance day activities and church services. It mentions carnations worn in memory, reverence for fallen soldiers, and phrases honoring Saviour, country, and community. The text references a farmer and townspeople in a May remembrance context with a focus on prayer and local duties.
A Jute buyer for the Commonwealth Government discusses increasing wool in each bale to conserve stocks. He notes current Calcutta delays may hinder shipments, while suggesting heavier bales could reduce overall bale numbers by about 400,000 to 4,500,000. A Sydney wool merchant favors micro staples but warns against over packing due to handling difficulties.
Friday regulations gazetted allow police to repossess goods in breach of the National Security Act War Service Moratorium. Measures for recovery are outlined. If food is served by gendary without court order, the buyer may apply to the court for relief.
The Boorowa and District War and Patriotic Fund holds its monthly meeting in the Municipal Council Chamber. President Alderman Bobbin presides as committee members discuss repatriation, National Appeal Day, and war fund finances, with reports on receipts and correspondence from Sydney and New Sydney Fund.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a town election and multiple names, places, and events. The garbled draft mentions Sarat and Mand, Petco, Shaan, MoM, and Dune. It hints at candidates, dates, and community activities without clear structure or readable details.
The Municipal Engineer's report covers street grading and works in progress from mid-April. It notes attention to vaned tasks, road grading on central strips, inspection plans, and budget concerns including potential use of a tractor or horses for road work, with council members Adams and Hancock supporting the motion.
An unclear OCR fragment hints at a special sale of seeds or bulbs with a promotional tone. Mentions places and names but is largely garbled, offering little coherent detail or verifiable entities. The fragment suggests a discount or promotional price but lacks concrete facts.
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