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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1948
Page
4
In Boorowa a housing scheme proposal dominates council talks with plans to build brick houses and public replies due for examination next Friday. The council also considers ward referendums and announces a special cattle sale, garbage bin upgrades, and sport and public works updates amid a crowded notice page.
The Wak Wowk Show reports prize money totaling 61300 with numerous classes and a novice section in the Woolen Open. A Blood Transfusion Mobile Unit will visit Boorowa for donor enrollment while Boorowa Hospital notes 38 patients treated and a rainfall record at the post office area.
Government announces expanded free medicine scheme with wider operation across regions. Officials say more residents will access essential drugs and medical services under the program, aiming to reduce out of pocket costs and improve public health outcomes.
The fermentation of detwnantes to Lin Gace at The Mon Key and TB Meduire will be held at Harbour Club Thetbiay Malt in the Guild Hall now Fystayneh. The event takes place tonight at 10 pm.
Auction of household furniture and effects conducted by Bam gt Raibery Ltd under supervision of the estate administrator Heis of thy iauar estate Oxman Washer Bure and Maud fiutsin. Held Friday at the metropolitan venue Emily Sura. Items described as in splendid condition include a range of articles as read in the notice.
Junee footballers travel to Boorowa for a Group Niuy Pou eililon clash next Sunday as part of the season schedule.
Report from Canberra says results will be known before midnight Saturday as counting nears completion. Officials expect only late ballots from bullying centres postal and Ab Henle votes to remain outstanding after 11 pm Saturday, with about 00,000 eligible voters referenced in the count.
Boorowa District Hospital Board met to discuss maintenance funding and expected subsidies for the hospital in the coming year. Treasurer reported expenditures for the months and a reduced predicted balance, with plans to cooperate on blood bank support and to welcome a refrigerator and six silver teaboys for the hospital. A donor drive was planned to support private and intermediate care needs, while staff numbers and daily patient averages were outlined.
Golf notes summarize weekend results from an 18 hole event on the Tech fairway with players like Mike, Paton, and Thomlin, noting favorable Sunday weather for golf. The report lists names and scores from various rounds, mentions an airike competition and a Friday event, and references a forthcoming participation of many players and an aviation component.
Boorows Rugby League team defeated Tumut 12 to 2 at Busrowa Showground in a Group Nine clash. The Wormsley era forward pack and standout backs led a disciplined display with solid defense and sharp attack. Tumut’s J. Alston and J. Cratee were notable in the forwards, while Roddy Crothers and Dowling organized the backs. Referee Mr Malkin noted Tumut’s sole score came from a Wy out penalty. Reserves drew with Tumut Reserves in a separate match.
Hoorowa Third Grade team extended its winning streak with a 13 to 6 defeat of a Mur Hugo squad on Saturday. Strong plays and steady defense highlighted the regional youth contest.
The Burrowa News urges preorders due to paper rationing. Editors warn of limited copies and quick sellout as staff and contributors are urged to submit reports and notices early for timely publication.
Boorowa celebrates its first victory on the rink as Hammond leads Sunday action. The home team received warm hospitality and showed marked improvement for the future. Players named include Hargraves, Joe White, Hanlon, and Stuart among others, with a large crowd and supporters watching the match.
Councillors at Mon days meeting voiced a long list of requests to the engineer for early attention. Works include road extensions, culvert replacements, signposts, grading, and pedestrian upgrades across Frogmore, Narrawa, Rye Park, Grange, and nearby routes with notices of next meeting on June 28th.
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