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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1932
Page
6
Sam Munro informs customers that in addition to tailoring he now offers electrical dry cleaning at a reasonable price. Suits cleaned and pressed on short notice. Fine range of suitings and guaranteed workmanship.
An Australian writer argues drought fodder could protect stock by growing prickly pear, citing historic sheep losses in 1890s to 1910s and comparing Australia’s path to Texas dairy success. He references US texts on prickly pear as stock feed and farm crop and notes lessons from South Africa.
The text discusses maintaining grazing stock on carbohydrates rich fodder during droughts, noting dairy cows require protein. It cites skimmed milk as protein for lambs, and proposes using dehydrated fish and pear products to form concentrated feed blends. It suggests transporting fish meal or dried pear concentrate to pear belts for fodder manufacture and sale.
The copy argues that Nature sometimes needs help to overcome obstructions and that Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills assist Nature without taking over its functions. It claims the pills stir the liver cleanse the stomach purify the blood and aid digestion and assimilation of food after over-eating and drinking.
Police in Melbourne describe the discovery as rot the metal fragment weighs about 6.01 kilograms and resembles a portion of an aeroplane. It was sent to Melbourne authorities hoping it may be part of the lost Southern Cloud liner that disappeared nearly 18 months ago.
Warwick Farm races produced a burst of notable performances. Rogilla narrowly beat Barracoothoo in the Denham Court Handicap, while Dermid impressed in a mile and a quarter effort hinting at an Epsom bid, with Ramrod and Maltdale also posting promising runs. The VRC posted a strong profit for the year, and Veneer faced a tougher test after a breezy July tally as trainers recalibrate plans.
The Boorowa Show rights were auctioned at Tattersall's on Saturday afternoon by Messrs Dwyer and Butley. Prices realised included Publican's Booth to T Cubhill for £18, No 1 Cake and Fruit Stall to Mrs Woodcnd for £4 5, No 2 Cake and Fruit Stall to Mrs Woodcork for £4 12 6, Luncheon Booth and Afternoon Tea Stall to Mr H McDonald for £7, and Tattersall Right to Mr A W Steene for £15 10. The total reached £46 7, £11 higher than last year.
A local council discussion on Patterson's Curse addressed whether to destroy the weed. Ald. Boucher urged no hurry, noting summer flowering. Ald. Thompson favored timely action to prevent seeding. Ald. Southwell pressed for September control to curb seed production.
A Mandowa Shire Council circular urges cooperation from Burrowa and other councils to back state legislation for the destruction or sterilization of Alsatian dogs in New South Wales. The issue cites threats to sheep flocks and children, with Western Australia already adopting similar measures. The request asks councils to respond to the Premier or their district’s representative.
A £50 reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of any person for an offense. The notice states the reward will be paid to informants who provide actionable details.
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