16 May 1930
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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 16, 1930
Page
1
Readers ask when they can see the new Buick. The car’s debut is tied to its praised performance that surpasses Buick tradition, with prices starting from £445 for the model shown.
Emery's Garage is purchased and Downey announces full motor repair service under P F A Downey. The notice lists services, equipment, guaranteed work, and schedules for local events and draws in Boorowa, Murrumburrah, and nearby towns. It notes prize awards for K V Byrne at Hawkesbury College.
The promotion highlights a Whippet Engine with full forced feed lubrication a high compression ratio of 44 to 1 and an adjustable timing chain. It claims small capacity high efficiency motor 2.7 hp per cubic inch displacement and invar strut pistons emphasizing quality of material and design.
The Parents and Citizens Association held its usual monthly meeting at the school on Monday evening. President Champion chaired with several members present. apologies from Mrs Walker and Mrs Munro. They welcomed Rev. C A Wilson and commended Rev. Wilson for willingness to share public duties. They confirmed minutes and discussed education matters, resignations, and thanks to Mr. Tully for textbooks. Funding and arrangements for school renovations and Empire Day were approved. proposals for extra classroom space and an additional teacher were discussed with Education Department through Mr. Tully. The secretary role by Miss Edwards was noted as ending due to regulations.
Mr Burns seconded the motion and Lee was carried by acclamation. Miss Edwards offered thanks and willingness to assist with school work. The Mechanics Institute Committee was thanked for providing forms and chairs for Empire Day. The next meeting is scheduled for 14 June.
As the Maher Cup season nears, clubs prepare to contest the trophy with Cootamundra favored to win the first match against Barmedman. Teams like Temora, Junee, Wagga, Tumut and Borrows join strong lineups led by coaches Kingston Weissell Gilbert and Coady.
Police Inspector Brissenden travels to Sydney for possible surgery and Young station is left to Sergt. Hargraves. A letter from Henry L. Pritchard of Boorowa urges subscriptions to a hospital benefit fund with a 25 Guinea pledge if 100 yearly subscriptions are received within a month, noting prior calls and post payments.
Minister Weaver in Cooma argues against severing ties with Britain by appointing an Australian Governor General. He suggests the State Governor could be dispensed with for economy, calling the office useless. The report also notes clothing displays and cane pest damages and pay for catching devils.
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