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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1936
Page
6
A. Blair receives the first of the season’s wheat as Les Sargent begins stripping with Sunshine Tractor while a second header stays horse powered. Rain halted operations, with more weather likely. News also covers Mrs. Campbell returning to Brisbane, visitors from Sydney, and a duck bite incident prompting tetanus precautions.
Marrungal Shire Clerk Mr W. Kenny reports a month to date update. Dogs of Alsatian breed declared noxious in the shire. Weed-cutting contracts with Berry and Morgan extended to March first at old rates. Endorsement sought for action and publication of weed notices to landholders in January.
Gunning Flat visited Hovell's Creek for the second round match. Howell's Creek top scored led by Gordon Hudson with 120 and Walter Gibbons 64, while W Banks 135 not out steadied Gunning Flat after early collapse. The game ended in a draw with Howell's Creek earning two points and Gunning Flat three for fastest scoring, as C Hudson and others delivered key innings.
Thelma Regan 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Les Regan of Fernleigh Binalong died at Burtown District Hospital after a brief illness ear trouble. Funeral at St Patrick’s Church Binalong followed by local cemetery service. Her brother Leon 2 remains in Burrowa Hospital after facial abscess surgery.
Any person found hunting taking Bees Nesta or trespassing in Narra Allen without permission will be prosecuted. C. C. Stevenson & Co.
A Memorial Hall sale in Yass on Saturday saw three subdivision lots offered by A R Macneil and partners pass in at auction while two later sold privately at higher bids. Block 2 reportedly went to W Southwell and Block 4 to R Armour with no prices disclosed. auction opened at five pounds each amid heat and local interest. The campaign highlighted closer settlement aims and the Fisk Radiola radio receiver being advertised.
Under date 15 12 36 Winchcombe Carson Ltd notes crossbred wools gaining with merinos. Fine crossbreds in Bradford up 30 percent and medium types 26 percent since season opening. Increased merino costs push manufacturers to use crossbreds to meet price limits and demand for uniforms grows with military purchases and Japan's imports.
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