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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1937
Page
7
A local appeal explains why advertisements spread through families as readers share content. It notes that messages from within the community gain attention and broaden the advertiser’s reach beyond sale figures.
H A Barraclough Ltd Optometrists and Opticians announce a next visit to Boorewa at the Royal Standard Hotel on Thursday February 4 from 9 am to 5 pm. The firm has toured the town regularly for over thirty years and is represented by Mr B E B Clark FLO.
Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd report on January 6 opening eyes of the New Year in Sydney cataloguing 1 684 bales. Demand from Japan Yorkshire Continent and America drove near total clearance. A season record was set for xbred wools with 18 3d for 14 bales Eringoarrah clip from Wagra. Other lots include Ave LR Rensitt Wallah Rugby AAA wools and high card prices.
A Wednesday evening gathering at the Lugarne Homestead celebrated Mr Fred Kelly before his move to Can ewindira. Dancing and cards filled the event as district ladies presented keepsakes including cut glass items and a bedroom clock while Mr D O Hancvck presided as chair.
The death of Bridget Slattery of Gelong is announced at age 9. She was a well known resident, wife of Phill Slattery, and mother to several children. The funeral was held at Galong Cemetery with Patterson Bros. of Harden conducting.
A large euchre tournament organized by J. P. Bourke of the Boorowa Sports Club drew fifty players. Keith Stammers won ten of eleven games to take first prize while Mahoney Leo Farrell and Mike Philip Crawford tied for second with eight wins each.
The Goulburn Racing Club plans a January two day meeting on Friday and Saturday with six races each day and total prize money of £290. A Corinthian Handicap for amateur riders offers £15 and a trophy plus a gold mounted whip. Entries close next Monday. Also a report on a Boorowa clay pigeon match with 18 shooters and multiple sweepstakes, cups, and honors shared among local competitors.
Church services listed with times at Booreewa Rye Park Godfrey Creek Frigmere Kangiora and Sotuist plus a circuit quarterly meeting at Boor and Jim on Wednesday with January date unclear. Names Ardill and Rev. Frederick referenced as officials or speakers.
The notice lists Catholic and Presbyterian services for Sunday January 10 with various local churches and times. It also details January rail excursions to Sydney with return fares from 7/6 first class and 5/- second class, two month validity, and a February 1 Anniversary Day in Randwick and Harbor races.
The piece notes advertising declined with trade slumps and many papers closed. It argues renewed ad revenue proves false economy and substitutions are cheaper but less effective. It highlights W H Wheatley of Goulburn listing a sale of 16,000 sheep on Tuesday January 12 and 2,000 well bred cattle on Friday January 15.
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