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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1937
Page
6
Cordial invitation to inspect extensive stock of furniture and furnishings. New designs arrive regularly including Dunlopilla Suite Cushioning for air cooled comfort. Auto Tray chairs in 2 Tone and Natural Oak starting at 15/6. Solid Oak Kitchen Chairs at 5/6. Bedsteads Bedding Carpets Bridge Chairs Rugs Mats offered.
High class dressmaker address on Marsden Street Boorowa announces a notice to trespassers. All persons found hunting or trespassing on Corcoran's Plains paddocks will be prosecuted. Corcoran Bros Boorowa May 1996. A crime cost summary from Edgar Hoover notes millions of crimes and substantial police expenses.
A guide from the Australian Journal on maintaining wireless accumulators. Do not let the battery fully discharge, keep plates covered, and ensure dry, vented cases. Maintain electrolyte density around 1.200, add acid cautiously, replace water as needed, and remove lead sulfate deposits to extend life.
The Methodist Sunday School marked a successful year with bright events. Rev Alan Walker addressed children and presented prizes and certificates earned in examinations. The kindergarten was opened, raising funds for its hall, while a call for more teachers followed the superintendent’s departure.
Royal Agricultural Society staged the Southern Slopes yield wheat championship with eight crops at 40 bushels or more per acre and an average of 40 bushels. Results list 13 judged entries led by A C Severin & Sons Glenburnie Brocklesby 1503 points followed by HK J Stocks & Sons Linden Hills Cunningar 144 points and T J BR Crossley Rose Vale Binalong 142 points.
After 38 years in Young's council service Abe Hall resigns as garbage removalist. The council accepts the resignation and awards a letter of appreciation under seal plus two months full pay leave. Aldermen Rintoul and Rabbets support the measure, noting Hall’s hard early days and value to ratepayers.
London reports German observer Kurt von Stutterheim, long-time Berlin correspondent, praises the English as polite and kindly. He admires Britain's empire, calls England a clearinghouse, and notes English courtly conduct, marriage dynamics, and flirtation as elements of English life.
A Hawker Demon aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force crashed during a meteorological survey near Avoca Gosford after takeoff from Richmond at 8 am. Pilot John Burgess aged 26 and wireless operator Alan Lord 21 escaped with minor injuries though the craft was badly damaged. The incident marked the eighth crash of this type in just over a week.
Sydney police pursue a case after the body of Michael Reidy aged 47 was found in the Murrumbidgee on Sunday. Officials doubt drowning and have taken two glove remnants from his hands to Sydney as investigators press for an early breakthrough.
Thorpe McConville's Wild Australia circus and rodeo drew a packed canvas at Bootown last Friday. Rocky Ned, Australia's premier buck jumper, unseated Thorpe MacConville Jr. while The Ghost showed bucking prowess. Three Kenyan horses tried out after crossing from Queensland. locals and mules provided lively support as skilled riders faced off in the action packed performance.
The article describes a lively circus display with amusement rides and acts by Frank Butts Merritt Hateley and Armstrong, plus crowd-pleasing animals and clown acts. It also notes a liner steward directing passengers and a nurse aboard. It then outlines a control method for house flies using a pyrethrum kerosene spray and a sugar limewater bait.
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