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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1930
Page
8
Downey's Garage announces the purchase of Emery's Garage and will handle all motor repairs in Boorowa and Murrunga Shire. Work will be supervised by P A Downey, former foreman Slocombe Manly, with full guarantee and full tooling for first class service.
The event drew a packed hall with Mazurka and Lancers becoming crowd favorites. Sargent Irvine and Bacellent provided lively old time music while the Delaney family contributed tunes. Mrs Stuart thanked patrons and announced a September dance. Hockey team added a win over Boorowa Boomerange, boosting carnival prospects.
A July 31 1930 survey from the New South Wales Department of Agriculture summarizes regional wheat conditions across the state. Northern Tableland Central Tableland and Riverina report generally favorable growth with adequate moisture and cautious warnings about frost, disease and the need for rains in drier areas. North West and Western divisions note mild winter, good germination, but risks from heavy feeding off, soil moisture concerns, and pockets of root damage. Overall, crops show forward growth with regional variation and calls for timely spring rains to sustain yields. Reports include named regions such as Gunnedah Manilla Cootamundra Temora and Ardlethan with references to soil moisture, rust, mildew, and root grub.
The Shire Engineer Mr S Lowden presents the council with a detailed report of the past month. He notes progress on road maintenance, realignment of crooked curves, and the impact of wet weather on works. He describes the design aims for large causeways at Creek crossings and plans for sand and silt management to keep roads passable in dry weather and flood conditions.
A forwarded paragraph from the Chief Secretary discusses the Weights and Measures Act and its regulations, clarifying biennial reverification and stamping of instruments for trade. It notes possible extensions for quotes in sparsely populated areas and aims to avoid victimizing traders while ensuring timely adjustments.
President Hoover warns drought and unemployment worsen a critical crisis as storms lash the Northeast with hail and thunderstorms cause fires and livestock losses. Emergency water restrictions spread through Maryland to West Virginia while farmers move cattle in search of water and crops perish across Kentucky Louisiana and Alabama.
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