20 Apr 1937
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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1937
Page
1
A large group led by Warnes and sons visited Sturt Vale near Burra for a wool growers trip. The delegations toured sheds, observed shearing, and discussed small-grower education, clipping economics, and market pricing with local officials and industry figures.
Fragmentary OCR text references sheep related to a local event or incident. key details, names, dates, and locations are unreadable. Preservation of the core event is limited by the fragmentary nature of the source.
A fragmented note referencing the world’s end and a request about mpes and pounds is unclear. No names or places are identifiable, but the fragment hints at anxious speculation and a request for conversion or support. Authorities urge calm and caution against spreading vague, unverified claims.
Mr Warnes notes the need for profitable production by classing and culling, urging growers to base outputs on the best type. He praises credit support and hopes more locals join future visits to observe shearing and wool handling, citing South Australian industry benefits and rising prices for wool and lambs.
A fragmented regional notice describes shed ownership, a body, and sheep valued at 6d per lb with a six wood station nearby. It mentions visitors, questions, and a 1d per pound behind pace, noting a 29 year old from Sturt Vale and ongoing doubt about a muster.
May visitors heard about land additions to Stud Vale and water rights for Sturt Vale. Mr Codrine Alig led discussions on diverting water back to its old bed after government land uptake, with plans to grow lucerne and improve fodder while keeping stock out. Dust limited sight of the property tour that afternoon.
A detailed account describes water management work including large flood-control channels and plantings to stabilize riparian areas. The 190 mile journey covered twelve hours with no mishaps or punctures, finishing near Hazantine Gate and Eastern Telephone Buildings while noting the absence of accidents.
A fragmentary OCR snippet mentions bras and unclear phrases about aout. The readable parts point to a local item with undetermined specifics, offering little actionable detail for broader context or outcomes.
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