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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1948
Page
5
Tax officials last week stated retail prices of clothing, furniture, and household goods not couponed during rationing should fall after the sales tax cut. They suggested reductions of up to several percent on items like clothing, furniture, travel goods, and footwear, with bankers noting potential price drops.
A report discusses whether a shire can discharge an employee under Section 9 of the Local Government Act. It notes a council cannot dismiss after 12 months continuous service and may suspend or inquire, citing Sydney solicitors. The Yass Municipal Council reportedly terminated Mr Faulkiner after 12 months, with a Sydney firm claiming he is entitled to pay and wages.
Fragmentary report notes meat delivery to all housewives rather than a favored few. Text appears garbled but mentions Me Lo Petitt and Me Fd Mulill with debate over how deliveries were allocated and clarified by authorities.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention events linked to someone’s dog registration and a period prior to a November or October term. It references a hospital, a nursing group, and a social event with a street name and trial context. Details are garbled and names are unreadable.
Hetty Cogmian and William Wilson were married at St Rapnaer's Church Cowra on September 4. The bride wore a white lace gown with a foultain skirt and carried a pink orchid bouquet. Attendants included Norma Davideon and Silex Jarquellan Liawues with Lenoutil Coghlan and Mr. Coghlan providing support. The ceremony featured organ music by Purcell and the couple plan a Sydney honeymoon before settling in Cowra.
The text reports R C Bishop to reside in Yass and Dr Young named parish priest for Yass parish. It notes Bishop Young as Auxiliary Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn and mentions a September 26 ceremony in Canberra with High Mass at St Peter and Paul’s Cathedral. The passage references dates September 26 and October and includes mentions of Brisbane and Queensland connections.
The Burivers wil Settlery group reports on a wheat stabilization referendum with a Yes or No vote to be conducted by the State Electoral Commission. Ballots close October 7. The farmer crowd weighs potential taxes, export controls, and ministerial oversight in a heated debate.
The cabinet led by Prime Minister Buddeny announced no additional holidays for Christmas and New Year. December 23, 26, and 27 were proposed as the Christmas holiday period with January 1 2 and 3 as the following week’s days off. The proposal cited the four day break would burden housewives and disrupt food storage.
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