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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1938
Page
10
Patrick Clark aged 16 was admitted to Cowra Hospital with a bullet wound to the chest after firing at a rabbit. The ball ricocheted from a rock and struck him. Clark was employed by Mr P Carlin of Bennett's Springs.
Notice warns trespassers about entering land at Corringle Lugarno Sun and says leaving gates open or taking shortcuts is prohibited on the property.
Inspector A C Ireland recounts a career spanning Bourke to Bathurst. He cites 1916 sheep thefts in the Weddin Mountains, a Young Sessions sentence of three years hard labour, and later cases of illicit stills at Burrage with a hive-hidden rum cache. He notes multiple 1930s livestock thefts at Canowindra Blayney and Bathurst, leading to two men being jailed for 25 months each on three charges.
Hilda Graves, 27, of Salford, injured in a road crash, was awarded £1000 damages at Manchester Assizes from motorist Neil Norris. She says the scar ruined her life, fears future scrutiny and loss of jobs, and would give 20 times the amount to restore her unblemished skin.
A snake among bathers at the holiday beach caused alarm as lifeguards responded to the scene. No injuries reported, and officials warned swimmers to stay clear of shaded reeds where snakes may hide.
A weathered 6000 ton tramp Lovada leads a parade of 150 laid up U S ships going to Britain for scrap as crews face Atlantic crossings. British scrap shortages drive Britain’s shipbreaking imports, despite high freight rates and prior selling of scrap abroad.
The Wool Report notes Brisbane auctions this week through the 20th inst with attractive wools though many dusty average lots. German, French and Italian buyers active while Japanese bidding is weak. Market firm at Sydney closing rates but with a general easing trend. Reopenings in Sydney from the 24th to March 10 with about 300000 bales planned. Also mentions hospital staff changes at Boorowa with Sister Brown replacing Sister Willing.
An Agricultural Gazette article urges inland districts to boost fodder conservation via pit silage. It lists benefits over hay including succulent storage for dry periods, lower fire risk, pest resistance, weatherproofing, suitability of certain crops, weed destruction, space efficiency, and nutrient retention, with lucerne hay recommended to complement silage for protein.
The Monaro season shows rapid subterranean clover growth after ploughing or renovation. Even with up to 10 sheep per acre, clover outpaces grazing and feed is wasted unless stocking rises. District agricultural inspector Mr Stanton doubts silage conversion but expects broader adoption as confidence grows.
Political observers in Sydney expect elections to be held in early April with all state parties signaling readiness. They say a month campaign is ideal but three weeks could suffice if needed.
On Tuesday last Mesers Deryer and Butler of Boorowa unloaded 1000 Goolgumbla wether weaners at Boorowa yards. The consignment arrived by special train in splendid order without incident. The sheep were purchased by W. Kelly Esq. of Corringle.
Mrs Catherine Mulcahy aged 77 wife of James Mulcahy of Cootamundra and late of Pine view Stockinbingal died recently at Sacred Heart Hospital Cootamundra from double pneumonia supervening on bronchitis She resided 20 years in Cootamundra and 40 years in Stockinbingal district Married Springfield 1884 to James Mulcahy Daughter of the late John Conroy Bookham and his wife member of the Quinn family of Cootamundra
Recipients of congratulations Messrs W T Merriman of Merryville Yass and W T Walker of Sedgworth Yass, present at the Sydney wool sales, were praised for their outstanding clips. The report notes they are brothers-in-law and close friends as the event concluded.
On Sunday last the second stage at 400 yards saw S. Myers take first with F. Reid and W. Coble as runners-up. Fran leads Fred by one point in the trophy chase as several shooters remain well positioned. Scorers: Myers 34 37 7. Coble 33 34. Reid 36 33 84. S. Coble 30 35. Riles 31 29 13 73. Halpin 31 82 94 724.
Listed are dates for the Lake Cargelligo West Wyalong Cootamundra section of the Sheen Show in 1938. Weethalle June 17, Lake Cargelligo August 23 24, Ungarie August 31, West Wyalong September 6 7, Barmedman September 14, Temora September 20 21 22, Ardlethan September 24, Hardllan September 24, Griffith October 4 6, Ariah Park October 16, Cootamundra October 18 19.
Grenfell Cowra Brib Baree section lists dates in August September and October including Grenfell August 24th 24th August and 1st September Murrumburrah September éth and 7th Sep Boorowa September 5th and 9th September Cowra September 13th and 14th Canowindra September 20th and 21st Quandialla September 24th Bribburee October 5th Sth October
At a Boorowa Branch meeting of the Country Women’s Association a proposal was discussed to have the Bush Fire Brigade retain a sheep on the ice. Members including Mesdames Cassidy Faulkner Gemmell and Fahey offered to cook for the first night and a letter from "Country Mother" was read urging contact with Secretary Mrs Webb.
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