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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1937
Page
6
Readable rainfall figures for Boorowa presented in a compact list sequence. The entry records monthly or period totals with numerous numeric values and coded markers, suggesting a weather log or observational log from a historical newspaper page.
A student recounts a magical visit to Fairyland led by elves to a crystal palace and Fairy Queen. Dressed in pink, violet, and rainbow gowns, she experiences royal kitchens, moonlit dancing, and a weekly fairy parade led by bands of elves gnomes and fairies before returning home in a golden chariot.
A first person account of a woodland walk describes vivid bush scenery including flowers, a crystal pool, and diverse birds. The narrator spots a lyrebird, climbs a wattle to glimpse it, and ends by returning home for supper after noting bees and robins.
A child narrates a dream in which two pale green fairies invite them to Fairyland. They shrink, fly to a colorful fairy city with pixies and a fairy palace. The queen hosts a party with a fairy orchestra as the child enjoys a magical feast before waking and sharing the tale.
A gold watch narrative tells of jewels made in a Swiss factory then packed for England. Displayed in a jeweller window, bought by a well dressed man, given to Mary, who keeps it twelve years before neglect ends in a broken, discarded fate.
Local notice instructs casual advertisements must be in by 10 am Friday. Advertisers should mark the number of insertions on each ad otherwise publication continues until countermanded. Casual ads 4s per inch. standing ads listed by Country Press Association.
The Burrowa News reports broad circulation across the rich and developing district including Galong Douglas Binalong Kangiara Bookham Rye Park Rugby Reid's Flat Taylor's Flac Tangmangaroo Frogmore Wyangala Graham Jerringomar Marengo Narrawa Wheep Bigga and Breakfast Creek Bennett's Springs with full and accurate local matter coverage.
We offer a splendid stock of type and materials with work and prices that compare favorably with those of the City. All work is turned out in first class style with neatness and despatch.
A morning walk in the bush reveals a rising sun overhead a stream murmuring gently and birds drinking cool water. Gum trees tower into a blue sky while mistletoe drapes a low branch as a bird sings and leaves whisper with a ripple in the water.
New regulations from the Road Safety Conference will take effect immediately. Vehicles under 15 mph must hug the left boundary, while faster traffic stays within a safe distance. Drivers must signal turns and stops clearly and pedestrians should cross at right angles or stay to the right when no footpath exists.
The narrator recalls a hot day ending in sleep and a visit to Fairyland. A fairy guide introduces the Fairy Queen and her court, described in splendid attire including a queen in an arum lily dress with green veil and silver and green shoes. The guide tours the Queen’s house revealing lavish decor and a carpet of multicolored autumn leaves.
The narrator recalls a dream of a fairyland week with Queen's attendants in silver shoes and green caps, moss chairs, and creatures like humming birds, lyre birds, cockatoos, and a red robin. Fairies wear green, ladies in waiting wear silver and green, and a silver chariot carries the narrator away at week's end.
The United States Navy reports Britain has 245 warships totaling 1,216,398 tons, the U.S. 26 ships at 1,089,330 tons, and Japan 200 ships at 745,004 tons. Britain to build five battleships five aircraft carriers 21 light cruisers 46 destroyers 19 submarines. The U.S. plans two battleships three carriers nine light cruisers 55 destroyers 17 submarines and one heavy cruiser. Japan to add two carriers four light cruisers 14 destroyers and three submarines. The New York Times laments the arms race and urges the U.S. to resist involvement.
The date palm in the garden of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Scully in Mudgee is expected to bear ripe fruit for the first time after ten years of fruiting without maturation. The tree, a long standing local icon, has previously yielded fruit that never matured. This year the dates show signs of full ripening.
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