Duck shooting arrest notice ad copy at Cronin's
An OCR fragment notes a person found shooting ducks and advertises men’s working trousers on special offers at J. J. Cronin’s.
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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1937
Page
2
An OCR fragment notes a person found shooting ducks and advertises men’s working trousers on special offers at J. J. Cronin’s.
Notice warns all trespassers on Nilgari Boorowa that after the date they will be prosecuted without mercy. A reward is offered for information leading to conviction in a sheep theft case at Nilgari paddocks. Signed by Thomas McGrath dated 22 December 1893.
Garden advice on selecting flowering plants for bright displays and indoor use. Suggests Snapdragon Arum Calla gladioli and roses for cut flowers, with planting tips, fertiliser guidance, and considerations for potash, bloom timing, and arranging in bowls or vases. Recommends Dahlias Delphiniums and Chrysanthemums for seasonal color as warmer months approach.
Sowing in protected spaces yields early tomatoes with varieties such as Break Day Bonny Best Chalks Early Jewel Burwood Prize and Red Colossal Ponderosa Marelobe Matchless Yellow Colossal among others Prices per packet and a special offer of five sixpenny packets when sending two and requesting the Country Collection Choose your varieties and receive a large tomato diverse in flavor and size.
The Wool Report notes steady inquiry for scoured fell mongered wools and expectations of value appreciation after the June Brisbane auctions. Western woolies show good order with less dust and seed, while Burr is prevalent in some lots. The opening catalog for the first series lands September 2, featuring 3 144 bales, with strong attendance anticipated from other states and international buyers.
Messrs Sehute Bell Badgery Lum by Ltd report on the Lithinet with heartening state wide ovaiue and hopes of better cuts in pastoral industry after the new season sales begin on the 30th. They announce new offices at Chatsworth House Bent Street and invite friends to call for a hearty welcome.
The Country Producers Selling Co informs brokers of the 20th instant opening of sales for the new season. Early catalogues will feature West and North Western selections as wool receipts rise. Growers expect good prices amid a dry spell and aim to offer early. The first sales for 1937 38 are scheduled for September 2 and 9 with about 4,200 bales on each date.
P L C Shepherd and Son Ltd advertises farm and garden seeds with a Sydney postal address Box 36085 GPO and telegrams directed to SHEPHERD Sydney. The notice lists the firm name and contact details for customer orders.
Messrs Goldebrough Mortando report the week’s operations focused on scoured fellmongered wool with strong demand and steady prices. Broadford wool tops trade halted by holidays. buyers cautious until Australian selling season. Catalogues due at Sydney on August 30 with 7,405 bales listed for August 30 and 7,306 for September 6.
Darwin reports a 120 grain pearl found 60 miles north of Liverpool River by the skipper of a pearling lugger. The perfect pigeon's egg size gem amazed local experts who cannot estimate its value.
The report shows total auction offerings of 52 tons with a broad value decline across grades. Winter and incoming hides fall 3d to 6d per lb, heavy pelts down further. detailed price ranges cover hats pelts and various does and damaged categories, with blacks reaching 68d per lb.
In Phoenix Arizona last night a dispute over a two dollar poker debt led to the murder of 35 year old Paul Reynolds. A fellow worker C A Calihan 63 has confessed to the crime stating a plan and motive.
Market notes report a generally steady foxskin trade with irregular demand. Best skins sold to 168 shillings per dozen, seconds 134 to 145 shillings, thirds 100 to 120, summers 40 to 83, damaged varied, with several grade ranges listed.
The Banking Commission finds Commonwealth Bank central powers excessive and fears Treasury dictation. It urges expansion of central powers despite risks, arguing Parliament would be bypassed and banking flexibility harmed. The piece notes Australia’s need for elastic credit and warns against overcentralisation. Also mentions 95 year old Linden trees at Quklands Pambula.
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