04 Aug 1933
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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1933
Page
1
The Canowindra Star reports local receivers questioning the source of a chain letter titled Prosperity Syndicate. Residents allege the letters prompt threats, claim involvement across France Germany and America, and urge dismissal as harmful and unholy.
Frank Goldberg, advertising director, argues that food advertising lowers living costs as it informs the public and spreads selling costs across buyers. He contrasts soap production where advertising reduces total price via mass consumption, noting that without advertising costs would rise if sales methods were used. Mass production requires mass consumption and advertising to reach households efficiently.
Police forwarded a claimed first skeleton key found by Leary and Bwift of Daceyville to Detectives Leary and Bwift. The key opened every door at Daceyville station after tests on ordinary locks, prompting transfer to the police museum.
Treasury figures suggest unemployment relief funding and social service costs justify a tax cut on the pound. Premier Stevens indicates the tax may be reduced by year end with budget forecasts showing higher receipts as employment rises. Railways chief Hartington proposed first class cuts by 5 percent and second class by 7 percent with half fare suburban returns on weekends to boost travel.
A garbled scene depicts doctors at a bedside during an economic conference era, voices of concern, a patient on the brink, and a medic’s sighs as observers wonder about the outcome. The imperfect text hints at doctors, a reflective mirror, and a final moment fraught with uncertainty.
The Mackay expedition confirms its return to Sydney on Sunday after surveying Central and North Western Australia. Of 2h M0 square miles, five eighths described as desert, with the rest suitable for water conserving schemes. This is the fifth expedition funded by Mr Mackay, costing thousands of pounds, landing at Mascot with two aircraft, Parcival Gull and a Moth, led by Captain Frank Neale and Mr J Robinson.
The Yass Hospital Contribution Scheme posted total receipts of £1,822 for the year ending June 40. A block of 204 acres at Welltown South or Querneland drew 2070 applicants, with E L Adame of SuS.W. as the successful contender. The Crookwell line faced a proposed service change with a shift to a new description by a broadcaster and a revised timetable moving motor trains to the afternoon and early morning services.
A schedule lists times for Imber DB at the Royal Standard Hotel on Saturday August 1 with morning and afternoon hours, Albion Hotel on Thursday August 10 starting 4 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Carrington Hotel on Friday August 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with attendees Young Albion Harden.
Mr T J Collins argues against restricting wheat output and warns that government control of exports risks Soviet style economy. He urges producers to grow what is most profitable, resist export controls, and allow voluntary marketing and price equalisation for overseas and domestic markets.
A youth reports a bizarre exchange as a patient lies in doubtful status. The dialogue hints at a struggle to wake the patient while medical staff consider calling for a procedure and addressing apparent hunger.
Les McCabe well known in Grenfell cricket and brother of Stan McCabe married Elvie May Douglas in the Church of England at Cowra on Wednesday week. Bert McCabe acted as best man. Miss D Douglas attended the bride. Canon Kemmis performed the ceremony.
The late Mr. Hancock who died in Sydney at age 77 was born at Marengo and was well known at Young where he ran a blacksmith shop. He was the brother of Mr. Reus of Young and a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hancock of Bendick Murrell.
Two workers in New South Wales died from spider bites between 1927 and 1932, a case documented for the Workers' Compensation Commission.
The account records Mr. Mackay defending the expedition’s costs as justified for exploration and knowledge of the western territory. He envisions future stock raising and mining potential, praises water presence, and urges preserving Aboriginal reserves while noting frustrations over official handling and reporting.
Commissioner Hartigan recommends government cuts in fares with first class reduced by 60 percent and second class by 74 percent. Suburban weekend return tickets may be issued at half fare to boost use, aiming to save about £150,000 annually.
The article discusses electoral redistribution likely after June census data, noting changes to seat boundaries in New South Wales and Victoria. It suggests Goulburn may be drawn out of Werriwa, with boundary shifts potentially altering the division’s composition and the number of seats allocated to states.
A discussion on counterfeit coins describes incidents in Sydney and at a bank. A stamp clerk at the General Post Office rejects a florin used for stamps, while a barling store notes a bad coin during a lunch hour at the Commonwealth Bank.
Fourteen men are employed at the Cullinga mines as activity returns. The Xmas Gift Mine, once sold for £10,000 in scrip, later bought by B and A Thompson for £400, now yields increased ore with cyaniding thanks to local effort. The James family of Cootamundra revived dewatering and stampers, initiating full ten head operation. first crushing expected between now and midmonth.
The forecast calls for rain hail sleet and frost with thunderstorms expected. The weather warning could affect the wife’s plans to shop for dresses a hat and boots in town.
A terse note records a survey describing a chain of dry lakes about 70 miles long in desert country. The fragment mentions party activity and cries during the excursion but provides few concrete details.
The new Upper House will consist of 0 members with a staggered term plan: 12 members for 12 years, 15 for nine years, 16 for six years, and 15 for three years, creating a rotating schedule.
The Chief Commissioner for Rail, Mr Hortizen, proposed two engined rail motors with trailers for 104 passengers. The design would reach the fastest current speed and enable a 1000 mile non stop run. Used on tram or branch lines, they could replace underloaded mail trains with bullet services as needed. delivery expected before year end.
Sydney sale results show fox skins ranging 10 shillings to 16 shillings per slot with best furs up to 16 shillings each and medium 12 to 14 shillings. Rabbit skins eased while heavy pelts fell. overall market down from last week with first and second winter, incoming, and peltry prices listed in pence and shillings.
Work on the Wyangala Dam proceeds smoothly with 440 laborers. The main wall should finish end of next year and overall completion is forecast for June 1936. A southern section is nearly complete and impounding water could begin after November depending on weather.
A vintage admonition urges pedestrians to stop look and cross with care avoiding mid street hesitation. It warns against stepping into traffic on one way streets and reminds drivers nerves can be strained by sudden swerves. The verse ends with a note on keeping greasy sinks clean with nightly chloride treatment and morning wash.
Printed and published by Emily Maud Burns and Osman Warner Burns sole proprietors at their Linotype Printing Works Marsden Street Burrowa New South Wales in the state of Australia.
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