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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1939
Page
1
The Australasian Engineer notes a two to four year program to complete the Burrinjuck Dam with 4000 men, despite danger at the site. Premier Abbot announced consultant findings on safety concerns and urgent rehabilitation works to stop percolation, reinforce the dam, and raise storage for irrigation and hydro power.
A government report records that eminent engineers from Brown Rondel Palmer and Britton along with international experts assessed the Bare Jack dam project. It details design flaws, discharge capacity increases to 180000 cubic metres per second, and proposed measures to restore storage up to 745000 acre feet, with a public inquiry panel to oversee actions and relieve local anxiety.
August progress reports from the Baby Health Centre cover multiple cases and caregivers. Dr Ke Sydney referenced in the notes, with outlined pathways and ethics in patient care and family guidance.
Fragmented OCR text covers unclear content with names and phrases. It appears to be garbled and includes possible references to people places and events but lacks coherent facts suitable for a clear summary.
Fragmented OCR text records local items including people, places, and events. Names and places are unclear, but references suggest community updates and personal notices from Rye Park and nearby areas.
A fragmented wedding notice from Nevilie describes the marriage of Elizabeth (Nil) Pea and Mr. and Ale Dh Peatre of The Rhenmanees. The couple, to be joined by Walter Hy aly, face ceremonies with gown details noted and family guests listed, amid a report of local social events and attendees.
The notice lists next visits for several individuals. Dorowa is at Standard Hotel on Saturday October 7 at 8 am. Young at Albion Hotel on Thursday October 9 at 9 am. Harden at Carrington Hotel on Friday October 6 at 5 pm.
The government urges an Australian-wide exhibition of a British produced film titled England Prepared. Aimed at detailing air raid precautions, the unrestful warning drama has Cabinet backing and will be screened across Australia. The warning picture, already produced, demonstrates what to do in an air raid and has British government endorsement. It will be shown in Sydney on Wednesday night.
Local volunteers organized a drive inviting donations of potatoes, pumps wine, rwedes, and other vegetables to support the Boorowa District. The effort aims to stock food banks and aid residents in need. Volunteers discourage waste and encourage timely contributions to end hunger locally.
In 1 year, 2p under 2 years, 3 winter 3 years. Total attendances include mothers without babies. Ully average stigeined.
Attendance figures from the Habiey centre show infants and young children weighed and counted. Totals indicate 40 attendances with varied ages noted across the Binalong and Hughstonia sessions.
Mandpieces and combs plus cutters are advertised at Lawrence and Tove in a compact local listing. The notice highlights a selection of grooming tools with potential prices and availability.
The article outlines Australian resolve during a global conflict, praising national unity and steadfast labor. It highlights government aims, industrial effort, and shared sacrifice, stressing the balance between domestic stability and wartime responsibilities across communities. It notes commitments to security, economic mobilization, and social cohesion as essential for victory and postwar advancement.
A wedding at Fitzmaurice Abbeys near Sydney was held in the Abbey church with Rev O Donovan officiating. The bride, described in green velvet, wore a bouquet and was given away by her father J Fitzmaurice. The reception saw about 40 guests with M Mooney as attendant and other family members noted among the wedding party.
A local notice from R. Burgess Optometrists at 67 Cambridge Street Sydney urges proper eye care to prevent suffering and inefficiency. The team announces a future visit by the Angal Soaydurst Hotel in Boorwn Saturday October Th, where the optometrist will personally attend to customers.
An unclear report mentions mining activity and local participants including a fox related figure. Names and places are garbled, but the piece suggests a community event or dispute tied to mining interests and local authorities. Further legible details are needed to specify entities, dates, and outcomes.
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