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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1937
Page
1
The Cowra Association reports on a project to stock rivers and dams with Murray cod and other fish. It notes experiments at Wyangala Dam, calls for government action to halt depletion, and proposes a hatchery at Wyangala with adherence to licensing and river restrictions.
The State Cabinet approves a coronation gift, distributing cash equal to one week’s food relief to about 45 000 employed relief workers and needy recipients in New South Wales. The payment's total cost is around £96,000, funded by the state.
The shire engineer reports extensive maintenance and realignment works across roads including Cowra Road Young Road Tay jure Flat Road and Murrumburrah Rugby Road. Completed culverts pipes and gravelling with new drainage and a long drain by Dr Edmonds to keep floodwater off crossings. Final payments show extras and deductions totaling £614 10s 1d with gross £777 14s 11d.
An Australian economist criticizes free trade attitudes while arguing dairy and farming need protection to compete with exporters like Britain. The piece notes lower wages abroad, higher costs at home, and the role of tariffs in sustaining rural industries and government revenues.
Representatives of the Graziers Association and the New South Wales Sheep Shearing Machinery Experts' Association reached an agreement on rates and conditions for employing shearing machinery experts during the coming season. The Graziers stated that last season's general rates would mostly stand, with changes such as engine driving and stand-based payments. The agreement sets weekly rates starting from 14 stands and outlines pricing for 12 and 14 stands, with adjustments for stands beyond 14. Graziers Association Riverina is a party, and sheds with four stands may be treated by mutual agreement.
An Australian state report to the Municipal Council outlines creating hatcheries to curb carp invasion in rivers and protect Mayray cod spawning. It notes releasing indigenous food fish could rebalance ecosystems, with a proposed site near Wyangala Dam for carp control and hatchery construction. About 60 cod, averaging five pounds, would be moved from Burmajuck Bam to Wyangala Dam by amateur Fishermen’s Associations under Chief Secretary approval.
A Preas notice cites several factors behind higher Australian exports to New Zealand with £4,206,840 last year vs £2,003,848 in 1931. The main cause was extended use of Australian shell in New Zealand building construction. The piece quotes Paul Cheyne on events shaping criticism.
A brief timetable lists events at Albion Hotel on Thursday May 20 from 3 am to 5 pm and Carrington Hotel on Friday May 21 with details limited to venue and dates for upcoming activities.
The report notes a second round of wool sales amid dwindling supply and strong demand from Yorkshire, Japanese, and continental buyers. The Wool Market Omits details of a 4250 bale catalogue drawn from New England and Southern districts, with prices firm on most lines and high bids for prime lots.
A man killed a red-bellied snake to place on an ants nest at Wallangarra. Hours later a larger black snake was found with a tail fragment of the victim in its mouth. The cannibal was shot and the black snake measured six inches longer than the red-bellied foe.
The Minister for Agriculture states all orchards and nurseries must register by February 28, 1987. Failures risk fines up to £50, but registrants may avoid prosecution. Registration applies to orchards over 1 acre at £0.15 per acre, payable to the Department of Agriculture or a Clerk of Petty Sessions.
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