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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1932
Page
1
A reward of £50 is offered for information leading to the capture of any person or persons who escape, or who cut or damage the wire netting fence at Kenyu.
A notice states that a PEMQOU found mating beet or treepuming on Narra Allen Bante in Arhibout parmisaloy will be reprimanded and punished.
Rorohde Brothers visited Binalong to play tennis against the Tocal team amid a wintry northerly. Weather forced abandonment of afternoon play after 4 pm with Binalong ahead 10 sets. Visitors enjoyed tea with hosts and a return visit from Hinglone was readily agreed to. Players and scores listed show numerous matches, while a water game at Binalong yielded no local wins.
Cleaning methods cover carpets floorboards polished floors tile and stone floors with simple mixtures. Tips include hanging carpets on windy days brushing, parafin treatment for odors, soap and water scrubbing for stone and tiled halls, and milk and water for a glossy finish on tiled surfaces.
An educated Vict orian woman Mix Haslitt aged 45 a Doctor of Literature at Bedford College University of London died from burns when petrol ignition set her clothing ablaze after washing near a lamp. Coroner ruled death due to ignition of clothing and warned of immediate fire risk from petrol vapour regardless of understanding.
The Yer Theme Race Club held its annual picnic meeting with Morrimian elected president. A memorial for the late Mr Juan was noted as a vote of thanks passed. Officers include Vice Presidents Monn BM de Mestre and WF Massy, secretary Mi GA Crab, and other posts listed among attendees. The next meeting was set for Friday March 17, 1938.
Dates of next visits listed for Woorowa and Murrumburrah hotels. Royal Mundas Hotel preps for Saturday August 13 while Criterion Hotel at Murrumburrah hosts Friday August 12. Young party includes Albian and Metsi with Thursday August 7.
A chaotic set of notes recalls a special meeting on a Saturday in Avintst to discuss jockey positions after amateur riders were granted allowances. Separately a car crash near Bookham involved Dr O C and Mr Deithelm traveling from Sydney. both occupants escaped injury, with Deithelm shaken but unhurt as the vehicle rolled.
The court heard that about 8000 copies of a Farmas advertisement were printed by the defendant using a telegram style imitation. Defence lawyer Mr. Dick ard argued the material was only an advertising flyer and not a fraudulent document, while the prosecution asserted it misrepresented a genuine telegram.
Readable fragments mention weeds and a person named Ian Cane in a terse note. The text is largely garbled with missing context but indicates a local item about weed issues or a related action involving named individuals and place-like terms. No clear date or organization is discernible.
The Daily Telegraph reports a secret wedding arrangement in Bathurst aimed at Nancy Parke and Dick Golsby. Local families feared early marriage as teenagers plotted to marry at Canon Trowell's parish in a surprising wedding under cover of night with Jack Fagan’s large caravan present.
A controversial plan to redraw state boundaries prompts a protest at Towra against the proposed North West boundary lines. Key figures include Major Reid and Ald. Whitty, with leaders of the Country Movement debating the relevance and impact on education, coastal and inland divisions, and long term governance. The commission may invite further input as subdistricts are considered.
Two representatives of a Melbourne mining syndicate visited the Mount Mylora Company's mint at Eagles? and were impressed with development prospects. Negotiations for mine purchase have progressed, with plans to form a large company to conduct extensive operations.
At Mallingen Pollen Court Councillor H W Wood of Bellingen Shire faced charges by Albert E Braithwaite under the Local Government Act. Wood pleaded guilty to a breach related to a relative's pecuniary interest at a council meeting. He was fined £5 plus costs and expenses totaling around 42/2 plus 10 and 18 for court costs.
The unemployment relief committee advances plans to establish a butter factory, improve town facilities, and assist farmers with rations and rabbit trapping. Banks support improvement needs while recent council-authorised buildings total £9600. In three months local treasurer records show 210,480 pairs of shoes and 4000 paid, 800 turkeys exported or sold since June, with many turkeys for export.
In southwest expansion of pig-raising a bacon factory is planned at Cootamundra. Messe Conkey wed Son and partners start a large piggery near town to utilize buttermilk waste. They aim to house 600 of 700 plus pigs, with farmers supplying pigs and waste processed to standards. Modern equipment and up-to-date lines will be installed under guidance of A F Gray from Agriculture.
Readers are reminded that a wireless license is necessary for every owner of a wireless network and can be obtained at the post office for a nominal fee. Inspectors have visited several towns this week and found people who forgot to renew.
A low priced sheep wine gobad champion chip round event drew attention as competitors showcased prize animals. Spectators watched eager for notable breeds and judging marks amid market bustle.
The supreme prize at the Young Sheep Show went to a ram bought for a few guineas. Owned by Fred Hannigan of Tubbul, the animal impressed judges with rare judgment when selected from Haddoo Riggstud last year. The event drew strong local interest in New South Wales.
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