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Newspaper

Burrowa News

Location

Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 09, 1940

Page

3

Rugby District Welfare Fund Meeting Plans Stock Drive Event

A Rugby District Welfare Fund gathering discussed appointing delegates for a stock drive starting next Saturday. Honorary collector roles were noted, with £20 already placed in War Savings Certificates for safekeeping at the bank. An additional tournament prize aimed to boost funds was planned for Saturday the 17th, with arrangements entrusted to the secretary and Messrs Re Grion and O Mewburn.

Luhe Beorowa W. Thompson Sherer War Savings

Postmaster Bernard Foley Found Dead With Self-Inflicted Wound

The body of Bernard Foley aged 43, postmaster at Never tire, was discovered in his room last week with a bullet wound to the forehead. A 22 calibre pistol lay near the body. Foley appeared normal earlier in the day, and his wife was present. Police are investigating.

Bernard Foley Never Tire Eriier Voley

Death Misread in Dunbar Cave Tragedy Narrative

A Dunbar tragedy unfolds after a diver perishes in La Leonard Cave during a fishing attempt. Family members and authorities dispute the death status while inquiries into the estate and administrator responsibilities proceed.

Tragic Police Report Amid Odd Post Office Findings

Dubhe police report finds no suspicious circumstances in a tragedy at Taworme Seed post office. Officials note orderly surroundings and mention a sequence of unclear names and items in the local line, suggesting a puzzling yet non-criminal setup.

Dubhe

Unclear OCR: Presses and funds for security upgrade

Fragmentary OCR text mentions presses costing 21 000 900 and 1 000 000, a ministry of muniseyde, and gunman faggney. It references capacities, dates such as Fev 200 Lu RIO tune AM, and resources tied to obligations. Limited coherent facts available.

Orloe Tap Serena Pete Alos Dhe Canin Caealry Ministry of Muniseyde Halih Mieshininse Slessewhle

Unclear draft on sugar and fuel output estimates

The text is an incoherent OCR fragment claiming rising output of power alcohol and sugar products with several numerical figures but lacking coherent detail or names. It mentions quantities like 1H90,000 and 2,000,000 gallons and references Sydney and Australia, but no clear events, dates, organizations, or individuals.

Nvistratia Mall Jalueline Alcadial Unti Sydney Westeral Quphettive Jase Ubtali Australia

Homebush Sheep and Cattle Sale Report

Country producers held sales at Homebush on Argwerith Shere, yarding 18 420 sheep and 48 720 yards with strong demand for good quality ewes and wethers. Competition was active across all lamb and suckers grades, prices quoted for various lots include ewes and suckers around several shillings per head. Cattle yarding reached about 2 027 head with steady demand amid a busy auction.

Argwerith Wether Wwe Wenlere Ley

Mice Invasion Reported Near Junee Area

Mice are said to be appearing in large numbers in the Collingullie district near Junee. Reports describe widespread nuisance with disturbances to households and farms.

Collingullie Distriet Junee

Dutchman's Novel War Effort Tops 100000 Sterling

A garbled report notes a Dutch fundraising drive surpassing 100000 in sterling for the Royal Army Finney fund. It mentions supporters urging continued duty and praise for the war effort despite unclear phrasing and stray names.

Malayan Warplane Shortage Reported by Allies

A garbled text fragment mentions Malaya and warplanes with references to Malay and Dutch forces and a potential supply or demand issue. The legible parts imply Allied concern over air support and colonial theater operations.

Food Instead of Rubber Riv 101 Simmenpunw

Fragmented OCR text mentions votes on vegetables and government retention, with references to April and polling in a fictional locale. Chinese colonisation and various misspelled terms appear, suggesting a damaged political or agricultural notice.

Riv

Wartime C W A Activities Narrative Fragment

A dense, garbled OCR fragment recounts wartime C W A activities with scattered names, events, dates, and places. It mentions meetings, minutes, a minute of silence, and references to individuals such as Slattery and Webb, with partial phrases about campaigns and community actions.

Othairn Uferwih Eninarys Don Moone Hyvereat Jory Alan Eos APM Ems Fbr Mr Slattery Weil Chao Webb

Derby Winner's Sister Dead Mystery Stirs Racing World

Fragments show a Derby winner's sister dying amid a tangled list of names and horses. The garbled text hints at racing figures like Sydney Hee and Matty, with references to various horse names and events, but details are unclear.

Additional Payment to Wheat Farmers Delayed

The Australian government plans a further payment of 4d per bushel on all wheat delivered to the No 2 Pool, totaling about 106 million bushels. The move aims to aid farmers facing drought and low prices, with a likely August 10 payout and a government loan program offset by banking overdrafts and contract delays.

Fede Sretlan Akipping AL Binal Pasmant

Induces Constipation Induces Constipation

Advertises Dr Moree's Indian Root Pills as a remedy for constipation in sedentary workers and those with disabilities. Claims to stimulate the liver cleanse the stomach and stimulate the bowels to restore regularity and vitality.

Illusions blamed in medical tale and bushy horse notes

Confusing report blends discussion of faulty vision and eye care with a bizarre cattle boarding of Australians. It mentions consultants in Sydney and a royal hotel visit, plus references to Bushity’s Barruwa supply and a racehorse Pantheon with placings in Melbourne cups and a note on its stud progeny.

Wien B&r Nongess PLO MLO Opometriaia AF Cistlevoamh Street Sydney Royal _Standard Boorows Pantheon Stevens Sitinar Peter Pan Tate P. Miller Kira Stu Melbourne Anstaling Thorsen Spwarfelt Nnon Parthoun Hera

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