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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1938
Page
7
The document lists court activity across petty sessions and licensing for 1031 cases with counts for summonses, trials, conditional releases, appeals, licenses, and miscellaneous items. It records births, deaths, marriages, mining rights, and public revenue totals, concluding with a sales pitch for Hadidlas at Lawrence & Hodgeon's.
A fragmentary notice lists seeder and program times for Rye Park and Boorowa with Rev E Tredinnick as minister, but the full event details are unclear due to OCR errors and missing dates.
The notice lists religious services for January across Catholic and Church of England parishes. Dates include Sunday 18 January with St John and Rye Park services, and Sunday 23 January with further Holy Communion and Evensong at Tangmangroo Morringo. Rector Brown signs.
The event will see more than 0,000 returned men participate in the Ante Day ceremony this year. Officials say it will be the largest march on record with thousands joining in across the city.
Reported sightings in Heidelberg Capetown and Sydney traced a wandering minor planet approaching Earth between October 28 and 30. Astronomers warned a direct hit was unlikely as the body neared 400000 miles away and Earth’s Moon lies at about 240000 miles.
The Young and District Cooperative Building Society Ltd approves initial advances under the new government housing scheme subject to formalities. £20,000 available from Commonwealth Bank for building or acquiring homes, £30,000 approval total. Two or three projects are underway at Young as arrangements proceed. Secretary Mrs T A Texter says inquiries are strong and advances typically cover up to 80 percent of equity with 10 percent extra needing Housing Board review. The Board aims to assist members promptly and cooperates fully.
The wool market center shifted to Brisbane this week where a fortnight of questions is in progress. Reports show little change from prior survey conditions with German and French buyers active, Italy and Yorkshire supportive, while Japan stays largely out. Valuation remains near Sydney parity as London sales begin Tuesday and run about a fortnight. Sydney auctions resume January 24 and next analysis is set for February 1.
Mr. Ht. Elliott, member for Ashburnham, urged the government to concentrate closer settlement in the Lachlan Valley citing its suitability. He discussed Beaufort Estate purchases, costs of land and water access, and proposed Jemalong Wide Plains works to support subdividing for settlement.
NSW Rugby League secretary Mr H Rifier warned that betting lure is strangling sport for bettors and undermining national sports culture. NSW Cricket Association secretary Harold Heydon said betting affects cricket but not metropolitan games. country centres report one competition abandoned due to players missing for horse races. Navy Lawn Tennis Association president Mr Ryan Fuller added betting is unlikely to affect lawn tennis.
A returned soldier 66 named Josaph Muswell died suddenly in Boroola area after Saturday illness. He had lived in Warren district, worked for James Barnes, and planned to return to Warren soon. Cause cited as chronic heart disease and cerebral haemorrhage with prior blood pressure treatment. Burial held in Boorowa Catholic section conducted by Fr Kerr. funeral by C J Stuart.
In Griffith dogs are fed cats to provoke their savage chase of the tin hare according to The Ares News. Police are investigating after numerous complaints about this cruelty and raids are expected to curb offenders. Rabbits are plentiful and some youths sell live catches to dog owners for training. some trainers admit using methods to incite killing instincts. Authorities warn drastic action against anyone involved.
Sydney reports Premier Stevens told farmers a £28,000 immediate grant would aid fowler and food. An acreage bounty was ruled out though officers would review individual cases. A broader relief scheme would be announced later after further investigation.
London readers learn the Duke of Portland maintained a private guard to protect a priceless art treasure at Welbeck Abbey. The five guards plus an officer form a vigilant unit with navy tunics, mail hats, and whistles, linked by telephone to estate lodges and tasked to deter possible intruders and escort sensitive items.
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