29 Nov 1946
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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1946
Page
1
Boorowa Shire Council will apply for a loan to reconstruct bitumen roads in Boorowa. Work will resurface side sections of main roads forming parts of town streets. The estimated cost is £1600 with a plan for £24,000 to cover the project. debate noted concerns about timing and warrant.
The stock inspector reports improved pastoral prospects across the Young P P Beard district following rainfall. Pastures and summer fodder crops are expected to grow well, with stock in sale condition overall. Some eastern properties show weaker conditions and sheep and cattle moved due to pasture failures. reports of eremahoppers rising in northern regions are noted.
Boorowa Council debates a proposed three council takeover of the local electricity line. Officials consider widths of the Herberton undertaking and discuss attendance at a conference with Boorowa Goodradigbee and Murrumburra councils. The council signals firm opposition to handing over the Boorowa supply while weighing the line’s future maintenance and cost implications.
On Tuesday November 26 five acres of wheat were stripped at Marghvale Boorowa the property of Mr W Hollibones. The average yield was six bags to the acre a remarkable result for this time of year.
Boorowa residents faced possible drinkable water disruption as a strike affected purification. Officials stated chlorine supply pauses could render water unsafe for drinking while some use remains if chlorine returns. Local authorities urged conservation until operations stabilize.
Boorowa chemist Mr Jakehombs says not all drencbes are in supply for district needs. St Clarktom warns that interruptions at LCI could cause shortages soon. Landholders express concern over possible shortages if brenches become scarce.
Letters argue bulk charges stay same whether Boorewa receives power from Maritka or own line. Shire Clerk Mr Kenny says purchase would not reduce rates and maintenance costs on the Maritba line may raise prices for Boorewa.
Promoters announce a fundraising concert at Guild Hall on Thursday December 12 featuring a complete line up from Pony centers and Inn deter 14 Moneta's Boornwa Show Comes. J. J. Dw Sched notes absence due to illness and Cornell Breatott takes leave of absence.
Pitt Son and Bargery secured 46/1 for 115 lambs sold on behalf of Mr Arthur Gordon of Langley Kenya Road Boorewa. The average price noted was 44/3.
In Boorowa court last week laughter spread as Mr G Quilkey questioned a man charged with driving under the influence. The defendant Constable Brodie admitted he could not perform his work at the time as he was walking and reportedly drunken.
William James Whittaker a 77 year old Binalong resident collapsed and died at the Binalong railway station on Wednesday morning. He had bought a ticket for Harden and was seen to fatally stagger on the platform. The Yass ambulance was summoned but he died before arrival. The funeral, conducted by Mr J Delaney, was held at the Church of England cemetery at Yass yesterday afternoon. Constable J D Avante begins annual holiday on Sunday and will be relieved by Senior Constable Russell from Gunning.
Monthly report cites using the engineer's car for the health inspector with travel allowances. Carlisle argues higher country coverage and weekly slaughter inspections, proposing a garage-based vehicle to cut costs and improve disease detection in slaughter premises.
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