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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1933
Page
3
Acting Commonwealth Statistician reports the year ended September 30 1982 saw a natural increase of 64 446 births 66 757 deaths and a long term decline in birth rates. The third quarter 1942 figures show a 12 327 natural increase and the population of Australia on September 20 1932 is estimated at 6 661 679 with New South Wales at 2 635 906.
Demondrike Shire employee Mr Jack Brennan unearthed an old coffin on a road coop near Redbridge. It contained a few bones and trousers buttons in remarkable condition. Found fan-tan counters suggest the deceased may be Chinese, reflecting historical Chinese gold-diggers in the district.
Alexander Cunningham labeled tipping agent fined £10 or 21 days at Central Summons Court Sydney for sending out a creator regarding horse racing. The seventh annual Tennis Tournament ended after a large crowd in improved weather, with nearly 100 players. Events included Men's and Ladies singles, doubles, and mixed doubles with strong play from Grogan, Willard, Donoghue, and Tierney, plus exhibitions by Willard and Donoghue.
The article lists outfits for effective bush fire protection including 100 gallon tanks on wooden frames with pumps and 300 ft Vinch hose. water carts. old 40 gallon drums with pumps. knapsack pumps and sprays. leather beaters. buckets. hand sprays. harness and drag chains. fire lighters. portable field telephone. axes and wirecutters. It emphasizes readiness, rapid loading on lorries, and trained leadership to prevent new fires and speed reinforcements. Grapes and seeds note appears as dietary aside.
Jimmy the orangutan at Melbourne Zoo shows an odd taste for roses as part of his meals. Zookeeper Mr. Wilkie notes Jimmy eagerly grabs roses and petals, consuming stems and all, a habit not encouraged at the zoo.
A party of twelve Harden residents on a New Year outing at Jugiong faced tragedy when Sidney McKenzie drowned in about eight feet of water. Three girls were rescued by Falter, a steam shed inspector, as the coroner ruled the accident an accidental death. The funeral for McKenzie was held at the Presbyterian cemetery.
James Tyson known as Honest Old Jimmy earned the nickname Hungry Tyson among some, but friends recall his generosity to swagmen and blacks on stations. He refused to stay with a wealthy squatter who could not feed travelers, driving past Bourke shows in a plain buggy and earning respect as a humane, influential pastoral figure.
A large congregation attended a 10 o clock golden jubilee service at St Augustine's Church Vase honoring Sisters M Agnes and M Augustine for fifty years in religious life. High Mass led by Archbishop Barry with multiple deacons and clergy from nearby towns in attendance.
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