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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1940
Page
4
Corringle Lugarne Sunbury Graham and Sunnyside landholders warn that trespassing, leaving gates open, or taking shortcuts will be prosecuted without respect to persons. Signed by W.W.W. Kelly.
All persons found trespassing on the property known as Tithe Range on Murrumburrah Road without permission after thin case will be prosecuted without respect to persons.
The notice records Emily Maud Burns of Marden Street Boorowa as publisher at the Borrowa News office Padman Street Boorowa New South Wales.
Any person found hunting taking Bees’ Neate of trespassing in Narra Allen without permission will be prosecuted. Ul. GC, Stevenson & Co.
Any person found shooting ducks pigeons quail or otherwise tree paning on any Kenya Pad docks will be prosecuted.
Hon T J Collins says no budget rejection would have harmed farmers and notes immediate drought relief of 3 700400 pounds. Labor spokesmen Dabman and others oppose flour tax and warn against reducing Home Consumption price for wheat. Non Communist Labour Party seeks no further concessions to growers, causing rural alarm.
The article advises immediate garden prep including removing unneeded plants, applying deep manure and complete fertilizer, and a top layer of shell lime. It recommends Delphinium beds with Belladonna and Butterfly delphiniums, Petunias, Salvia Bonfire, Torenia edging, and bold combinations like orange yellow Marigolds with blue Delphiniums, plus diverse beds using Petunias, Dianthus, Phlox, and zinnias for lasting color through autumn and next year.
The Royal Hospital for Women Renwick Hospital for Infants and other houses aid over 20 000 sick and destitute mothers and children in Wales. The Benevolent Society appeals for donations to fund its Christmas Cheer and sustain its welfare work, noting its long history and public confidence.
An advertisement lists several flower seeds available from Shepherds including Brilliant Asters, Mixed American Beauty Wilt Resistant varieties, Zinnias, and Marigolds in mixed shades. It promotes their use for beauty and hardiness, notes sixpence per pocket, and offers five packets for two shillings, excluding cancer items.
P L C Shepherd and Son Ltd advertises farm and garden seeds with a long history since 1827. Addresses listed include BOX 36085 CPC Sydney for correspondence.
Fleming ton sales list from Pitt Son and Badgery dated December 10 shows R C Middleton Galong 442 wethers to 16/1 average 12/7 Kenya Pastoral Co Boorowa 930 wethers to Lif av 12/1 Wm OConnor Boorowa 75 wethers to IL/7 av 11/5 66 ewes at 10/4 J C Mason and Sons Boorow 92 wethers to 15/7 av 18/2 Estate W C He Roberts Murramburrah 386 wethers to 15/11 av 11/3 33 ewes to 10/1 av 8/8 11 X wethers at 18/10
A note requests payment of a commission on a gift and asks for a contribution sent to the Benevolent Society of NB located on Thomas Street in Sydney. The message specifies honoring a Hon. recipient and directs funds to the charity.
A long roster of Boorowa and district residents enlists, naming Gordon Armstrong through Joe Moore and others across Sydney to Rye Park, Frogmore, Rugby, Ingleburn, and Boorowa. The notice notes additional enlistments will follow and will appear on the page.
The New Zealand Loan and M A Co Ltd reports on Strathmore Boorowa sales on account of G G Gorham Eng listing two steers at 19 pounds 1 shilling, five heifer calves at 9 pounds 1 shilling each, nineteen calves at 9 pounds 2 shillings, twenty five calves at 9 pounds 14 shillings, two heifer calves at 8 pounds 10 shillings, one heifer calf at 6 pounds 18 shillings, and one cow at 9 pounds 17 shillings.
A proverb styled note urges sellers to advertise or risk missing golden sales. It stresses that without promotion, valuable opportunities slip away and profits suffer.
A farm column reviews seed purity rules from a Canadian seed growers' body, weed control in wheat using calcium cyanamid while dew on young plants, and historic underground grain storage in warm climates. Australian experiments show underground pits kept wheat sound, with insects dead and grain mostly mould-free after two years, if properly sealed.
Poultry practice places young stock in lyine quarters around three months old but warns against using vacated pens or laying houses. Crowding risks catarrhal trouble and delayed growth. A colony system from birth aids health and stability. Free pamphlet titled Housing Poultry available from the Department of Agriculture, Box 386A, GPO, Sydney.
A departmental leaflet outlines key steps to combat potato moths. Recommend deep planting and proper cultivation, seed free from infestation, avoiding exposure of tubers, timely harvest, and moth-proof storage. If infested, fumigate with carbon bisulphids in non gas tight spaces, or cover containers and periodically inspect for moths.
A columnist cites Ethna Browne of Binalong recalling a day she spent in the township and returned home to find the family bread supply forgotten after several hours away. The remark appears amid a Bushfire story handled by The Sun.
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