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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1938
Page
1
James Donohoe drank at Carlisle’s state hotel after a bet, swallowing five pints in under five minutes. A gallon of ale was pumped from his stomach at the hospital. The hotel manager faced no charge after the bench accepted the barmaid’s explanation.
A site chosen by Dr. Woolnough adviser and Mr. J W Binner engineer will host an oil bore using new U S imported plant costing £90000. It aims to precede several bores along the coast south of Barnsdale with a 5000 foot boring depth and advanced equipment. Moderate quantities of oil have been reported.
Paul Cheyne argues for readiness in defense and policy. He warns of a potential naval clash with Britain and urges Australia to boost population and diversify industries to support wartime needs and postwar growth. He cites migration trends and birth rates and backs a Department for the Interior plan to adjust assisted migration and skill needs.
Australian source notes the printing and publication carried out by Emily Maud Burns and O3man within New South Wales.
The Department of Agriculture directs district Boards to levy a maximum rate under the Noxious Insects Act to repay advances for hopper poisoning. Affected boards include Albury Armidale Brewarrina Canonbar Carcoar Condobolin Coonabarabran Coonamble Corowa Deniliquin Dublin Forbes Glen Innes Gundagai Hay Inverell Jerilderie Merriwa Molong Moree Mudgee Narrabri Narrandera Piliga Denman Singleton Tamworth Tenterfield Upper Hunter Urana Warialoo Walgett Walgett North Warialoa Yarra Young. The levy funds go to a central fund to repay the government advances. Summer hoppers are hatching across districts and full board compliance is stressed. Some boards failed previously, worsening regional impact.
The Racing Amendment Act 1937 reduces total investment deductions from 12 to 10 percent. Racing clubs 5 percent to Treasury near Sydney GPO. Menangle Park and others 2 percent beyond 40 miles. Fractions under sixpence paid only if threepence or more. unclaimed fractions and dividends go to Consolidated Revenue Fund. Country clubs see little impact due to fraction loan compensation.
A notice offering a book of designs for customers who require a rubber stamp and instruction to place orders through the Burrows News Office.
A wedding at St Saviour's Cathedral Goulburn last week linked Miss Thelma Marjorie Martyn and Mr Harold Cary Morgan. The ceremony was officiated by Rev Canon McKeown with connections to St John's Young and the bride wore an off white satin gown with Brussels net veil, pearls lent by her mother, and a 150 year old veil once worn by the great grandmother of the present Lord Bishop of London.
The anniversary of Governor Phillip's landing is officially observed on January 26 in NSW this year with notable events. Ceremonies mark Captain Phillip's arrival at Botany Bay and Camp Cove on January 14 and 21 respectively, followed by receptions by the Australian Pioneers' Club and the Womens groups on January 26.
A public notice urges men to value sight and consult an optometrist for proper glasses. Burgess Optometrists promote eye care and list upcoming examination dates at venues in Sydney and surrounding areas.
The bride entered the church on her father's arm as bridesmaid Miss Mary Chegwyn of Sydney joined the ceremony. A full choral service accompanied by organ and tenor provided the music. The reception followed at the Fireside Inn in Goulburn with lavish outfits on the bride and mother of the groom and gifts exchanged. The couple plan a honeymoon to Glen Ira Eugowra and a home there. Also noted is D G Bradman's milestone in Sheffield Shield cricket, surpassing Clem Hill's career runs.
A Darwinian note on butterfly navigation shows butterflies crossing long distances along a fixed path. Koalas in New South Wales also appear to migrate toward familiar groves, despite urban barriers and hazards. The reports claim steady, goal oriented travel, ending with reunion and safety at home.
A curious note links koala behavior to the invention of the adduction splint for upper arm injuries. Australian scientist Sir Colin MacKenzie studied a koala carrying a young on its head and inferred shoulder mechanics that influenced medical practice during and after the Great War.
A Swedish doctor Dr Klaphake studied koalas at Koala Park West Pennant Hill NSW and argued koalas cannot cry. She claims tears observed are due to human bias and tears lack tear glands. The investigation challenges local belief, labeling much testimony as false.
South slopes landholders have begun hard feeding due to past grasshopper depredations. The MNDistrict Agricultural Instructor warns a tight feed year ahead and urges ample stored fodder. High costs limit on-farm production while opt grain remains in strong demand and fetches good prices.
In the western district pastures are sparse and dry with wheat stubble unable to support stock. Water supplies are low though some rain has offered relief. Livestock are moving in search of feed or being agisted out as many dams dry up and domestic supplies fall short.
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