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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1930
Page
5
The piece reports on traffic reforms and safety ideas including a proposed right hand signal cue, bumper technology trials, and pedestrian visibility. It cites international exhibitions, French car production comparisons, a Papakura court decision on owner liability, and NZ eyeSight tests for licensing with local expert comment.
A reader from Reid's Flat vents about tariff policy arguing protection is needed to support Australian enterprise and rural producers. He attacks political leaders and warns of continued costs to country workers while urging reform. The letter includes livestock market details and Christmas trucking schedules.
Herbert Brenon, named Best Director of 1927 by exhibitors and critics, reveals his secret to success. He admits Beauf Geste and Sorrell and Son arose from detective stories and crime fiction diet. His new film The Rescue stars Ronald Colman and debuts at Empire Theatre after drawing on Arsene Lupin influences.
Fat Stock Market report from Flemington notes 201 head of cattle yarded with mixed quality and weak demand for most descriptions after a strike. Sheep and lamb 13 640 penned mainly medium quality with prices generally lower than pre strike levels except some good quality wethers and ewes. Prices: Prime Beef cattle ranged from about 40 shillings for light steers to 22/6 for prime cow beef. prime lambs and mutton shown at various levels.
Mr C Martin asks if changes to ration delivery in country districts end the previous track ration system. Mr Gosling replies that track rations are abolished and a more humane system is in use with Scale A relief for all single men in need and immediate action for any undue hardship.
In a verse about daily kindness the Australasian Friend notes cheerful living and courtesy at home. The piece praises gentle conduct, patience, and shared respect among family members and friends alike. It mentions two actors from Life'sCheus being in Knight of Nights at the Empire Theatre, showing tomorrow night with roles as aristocrat and gang member.
Disciples of Imane Walton may plan trips as season opens. An ad by J. T. Thompson promotes Good Hope for fishing parties with boats at moderate cost. He notes excellent conditions and recent catches of perch bream cod using spinners.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports from Brisbane on September 12, 1980. The wire conveys wool market activity and price indications from the Australian yard.
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