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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1933
Page
6
We offer McCormick and Deering binders mowers hay rakes self feeding power hay presses engines McCormick Deering tractors including the Farmall popular tractor. Large stock of International Machinery now available with Dodge cars trucks tyres tubes quila and petrol. Wool report all repairs done under expert supervision.
Notice warns all persons found hunting shooting or trespassing on Strathmore will be prosecuted without regard to bargains G G Gorham Goldenbrough Mort & Co report 5th December noting wool market in Brisbane Melbourne and Sydney with a 5 to 10 percent decline. The sale cataloged 6 987 bales from southern northern and central regions showing good staple color and quality with burrs. Buyers led by Japan Bradford and others. Next sale December 13 1943 listing 5 000 bales. Top price 23 for AAA Albano/SBG from Aberdeen agents Sherriff Boulton Garner.
An instructional note from The School Journal describes robins as easily recognized by their orange red breast and polite winter tameness. It explains the robin’s behavior while feeding, its habit of sitting on window sills, watching garden digging, and hops to peck up spilled worms when called. It urges children to feed robins in winter and keep them welcome.
Ray James, fifth class, recounts a shipboard storm aboard The White Pearl. The mast collapses, wireless aerial is lost, crew abandon ship, and the vessel sinks. He is rescued by a passing steamer bound for Australia, exhausted but hopeful for the rest of his days.
A school report traces Bass and Flinders voyage mishap with powder drying, then lists student names and top marks across subjects including composition arithmetic and reading. Various students earn first and second class positions in a historical classroom scene with multiple names and grades.
A reader recounts Captain John Smith's 1600s voyage with two companions to borrow corn from Indigenous people. The trio faced an Indian ambush. two friends were killed, Smith narrowly survived by distracting attackers with compass points. He endured many ventures and hardships.
Any person found removing wood hunting shooting or otherwise trespassing without auth or authority on Springfeld will be prosecuted. E. G. Spicer Springheld Boorows.
Boorowa Wood Yard Park offers wood in various lengths and weights with a weighbridge and delivery service, contact L McCabe Proprietor at telephone 113. Additional tips advise tenderizing old fowl with soda, pricking tomatoes for frying, and avoiding mirrors exposed to sun rays.
Ian Barton reports Kennedy aimed to locate a suitable bay for landing a ship bound for India. They sought fresh provisions but were pursued by hostile locals. A spear struck Kennedy first in the leg then in the side, killing him as danger closed.
The report lists top performers by subject in Fifth Class with Ray Jones, K Bryce, E Wilding among the high scorers in Reading and English while Peggy Warren and Ray Jones lead in multiple subjects. Fourth Class shows Pam Wilson leading Writing.
In a two week reserved judgment the Registrar in Divorce Mr Wood ordered alimony of £60 per month to Kathleen Hay who had obtained a decree against William Hay grazier owner of Euralie Station Yass. Respondent assets were £51,000 in June with three year income averaging £460. He left his wife in October 1992 and previously paid £92 monthly rising to £40. arrears to be paid at £27 monthly.
A capsule product labeled Bot Bomb Capsule is advertised at Dimmock's Pharmacy with bold claims it never fails. The note states a date 2/8 and urges customers to buy now for horse use.
During heavy rain a couple with two young daughters camped on a river flat at Dunedoo. The wife gave birth in conditions described as distressful after the husband fetched a nurse. A public subscription was opened to bring a late Christmas cheer to the family, whose income came from making wire toasting forks, fern baskets, and crocheted jug covers.
Charles Cooper fell from his cycle near Goulburn and ignited a box of matches in his trousers pocket, burning his hip before he could extinguish the flames. A separate note mentions cleaning black satin slippers with vinegar and sponge, with a second application after drying.
The Boorowa Town and District Band held its monthly meeting in the Rotunda. President A W Dimmock chaired with A A Patroni W R Carroll L G O'Hara J P Watson W Weekes and J H Dale present. apologies from E A Attwater H Hughaton and D Woodbridge. Discussion covered dance plans, Cowra Band visits, subscriptions, instrument lists, and committee appointments.
The ordinary meeting chaired by President C J Upton discussed correspondence with Tangmangaroo C C and Boorawa, matches planned for December, and timber for a new oval stand. Treasurer reported £h/10/6 in bank and £16 cash. several accounts were approved for payment. A cup offer from T Crawford of the Royal Hotel was left to discuss with the president and secretary. Notice given to rescind a prior motion fixing meeting nights on the first Wednesday.
From Our Correspondent Rye Park held a successful juvenile fancy dress social at Memorial Hall organized by the local C W A. Proceeds benefited the B N A and hall funds. Winners included Francia McGrath Nancy Mundy Gloria Grimson Lilian Pearsall Peter Sutton Lexie Sutton and others with many costumes noted. An injury report mentions Mr J Douglas bruised ribs after a calf mishap. A school picnic planning meeting was held and secretary duties were arranged with decorative gum pieces suggested to protect surfaces.
The Farmers and Graziers' Company reports a sale of about 6 000 bales with strong competition across regions including Barapa, Tenterfield, Upper Hunter, Mudgee, Aylstone, Moree, Inverell, Yas, and Adelong. Sydney auctions resumed after a week break with high competition from Japan and weaker French activity. Top prices reached 20d for stylish AAA COM W from A G M N Allston Murrurundi, with other lines from 22d to 24d and pieces up to 70d. Five bales SUP COM AAA WE H from McFeeters Bowning sold for 7s 1d, AAA WE 6s 2d, etc.
The Federals selected to face Tangwmangaroo in the Scott Cup on Sunday include A. Clifford as captain with Lea Stuart Oxley O Hehir Bodmer Littlefield Faulkner Howe O'Hara Curkeley McDonald Mahoney and Wyanston. Play starts at Tiago om with ground readiness at 10 a.m.
The Empire Theatre screens Rio Rita with John Boles opposite Bebe. Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey reprise their comic roles from the stage. Dorothy Lee joins in lively numbers along with Don Alvarado, Helen Kaiser, Georges Ravant, and Nick de Ruiz in a 400-strong cast. Next Wednesday December 13.
Mr W Hurley, secretary of Fisher's Creek Parents and Citizens, reports a ministerial letter authorising tender invitations for constructing a new school building. Tenders close at 2 o'clock p.m. on the proximo 14th, with Mr G E Ardill M L A forwarding the notice.
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