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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1929
Page
7
Local paper reports a large and developing hoax spreading across Rich and Developing District. Name checks include Frogmoars Wyangeln bam Serringamar area and Nomen Wheep Bi Breskfast with mentions of Creek Bennett's Springs Fall and Rogby Reid's Flat.
Job printing firm touts splendid stock of type and material with favorable city price comparisons. Emphasizes high quality work produced with neatness and dispatch.
The Farmers and Graziers Co operative Coy reports on a December 16 sale of 4 120 bales from Northern and Mudgee districts with strong Japan and Yorkshire demand. Prices steadied at pre Brisbane levels though some irregularities appeared. London unsettlements influenced sentiment but a healthier tone emerged as London auctions concluded. Notable buyers included A J McRae Mudgee and J T Roberts Mudgee with several lots cited. series ends December 9 with Sydney auctions moving to January 9. Flemington holiday sales adjust to weekly schedule. no Sydney produce sales December 18 to January 8.
The Electric Lighting Franchise reports youths have been tossing galvanised wire onto electric cables causing short circuits. Police are watching for offenders as the company seeks action to curb the nuisance.
A sequence of brief reports covers council elections and leadership in Gunning and Demondgilly Shire, road and street works, hospital matters, accidents in Coomt Street injuring Mrs Wright and Miss Armour, and local social events. Several appointments and retirements, including council presidents and hospital staff, are noted along with a town meeting for Back to Harden Week and a fatality in Wentworth.
Harden Inn hosts a weekend match where Harden batted first for 143 with Heaven top scoring at 48 not out. Marden reply showed strong batting led by Roberie and Littlefield with key bowlers delivering wickets. The second innings saw steady scoring and a declared target, then a tense finish as Marden edged a 3-wicket win amid late bowling pressure.
In Boorowe, Mr Nichalla of Bank of New South Wales is transferred to the area famed for the dog and the tucker box with Mr Jack Campion succeeding him. Golfer notes mention Gulf Club. local matches show Hoorown winning outright by 61 runs with Sargent taking six wickets for 44 runs. Snakes are reported this season and Dale’s display promotes a sale.
Goodradighee Shire Council chambers paused Friday as Councillors offered condolences to Mrs Reynolds and mourned the death of Dr F W Reynolds. Presidents and speakers lauded his convictions and service to the district, noting his time and attention to ratepayers and public life.
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