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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1938
Page
4
All persons found trespassing shooting or hunting without permission on my property from this date will be prosecuted.
At Yass Court House the coroner returned verdicts of accidental death for George William Merriman and son Frank Merriman in a fatal car crash. Witnesses described the high speed, loss of control near Gunning Gap, and the car striking an ant bed and trees with extensive damage.
The variation in wool values stems from reduced Japanese buying, absence of American demand, and unsettled European trade. Continent offers fair orders at lower December levels while Yorkshire competes for spinners wool. American demand remains a dominant factor, with US mill stocks high and imports slow, loosening prices globally. Brisbane sales are planned in coming weeks and Sydney catalogs are scheduled for late January and February.
G. E. Ardill and Francis Morgan elected as representatives of the B riding rate payers after Ardill’s 3 year gap sealed by the recent contest. Other items note cruises, holidays, hospital stays, and staff movements in Boorowa and district. Miss Zita Reynolds maintains an eight year daily drive record to Boorowa Public School.
The Stock Branch of the Department of Agriculture advises two eye lotions for ophthalmia in sheep and recommends autumn top-dressing with owl superphosphate to improve pasture. It also reports social notices including engagements, school prizes, holidays, and local alterations to stores in Boorowa.
The Bourke region gains rival supply as the Dupoo Co-operative Dairy Society delivers pasteurized chilled milk from its butter factory to Bourke Brewarina Cobar and other towns. Milk is cooled to 36 deg and delivered in insulated cans at 40 deg under heat-ware conditions. The Macquarie Valley Cooperative Dairy Society installs pasteurisation and bottling at Wellington to serve nearby towns.
A grass fire started by a lightning strike on Mr A Friend’s property four miles from Binalong spread to Bobbarba paddock owned by Mr J Horton. Grass was scorched over about 200 acres after a six hour battle by Galong and Binalong Bush Fire Brigades hampered by hilly terrain before unexpected rain halted the blaze.
The testimony describes a car racing at terrific speed after a marked location on the road, with the observer noting the driver and two deceased men had been seen together before the crash. The witness, who knew both men, frequently saw them driving a motor vehicle.
The Young People’s Board Rabbit Inspector Mr George Ball asserts there are 75 grasshopper species. He clarified for a board meeting that the question of two kinds versus many is moot since grasshoppers, regardless of type, eat and concern landholders.
E. P. Doyle of Boorowa teams with J. J. Glennam of Boorowa in a described chemical partnership or business alignment, indicating collaboration between two local chemists.
A method to clear muddy water uses small amounts of alumino ferric to settle fine clay particles. One pound treats about 3000 gallons, with optional washing soda adjustments to handle slightly acidic water. The process involves dissolving the chemical, mixing thoroughly, then allowing settling for clear water suitable for domestic use.
Boorowa Rifle Club held the first Murphy Bros trophy shoot with Fred Reid posting the day’s top score of 36 35. The trophy covers five ranges this month with the best four scores to count and handicap included for the aggregate winner. With three Sundays remaining the club expects more members to compete after Christmas.
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