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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1937
Page
5
Ray Bradwell & Company report ongoing strength in the Goulburn wool market as growers continue to entrust them with the sale of their Clips. The firm notes sustained success in the current season and plans for the next catalogue submission.
A Council for Scientific and Industrial Research trial at Merryville compares two groups of 56 hoggets on improved and natural pasture. The improved pasture yields more greasy wool per head and higher live weight, with 33.31 lb wool per acre versus 8.92 lb on natural pasture, while parasite resistance improves. The trial will continue with modifications for another year.
Valentine Lawler aged 62 died suddenly at Randwick. A native of Young he served 44 years in the war then settled in Sydney as an estate agent. Survived by wife Nurse Rochester and siblings including Roger in Young. Funeral held at Randwick cemetery.
At a Vass River home in Edgerton George June stone five was bitten by a four foot snake in the cowyard. The creature then struck Mrs Johnston and attacked Mervyn Murrin before being killed by him. The boy suffered five puncture wounds but is reported in satisfactory condition at district hospital.
The Empire screens Show Boat at capacity in Sydney for eight months then brings it to Boorowa for Mon Tue Wed 26 26 27 with phone reservations 72. Sanders of the River plays Fri Sat 22 23. Wife Versus Secretary starring Clark Gable Joan Harlow and Myrna Loy screens Sat Mon 16 18. It’s A Great Life about modern youth and a lumber camp screens next Wed 20. Seven Keys to Baldpate thrills next Wed night. Jane Withers Little Miss Nobody also on Sat Mon 16 18 three high class programs available.
A Light Sussex hen on a Vermankirk near Capt Agulhas farm laid an egg 9 inches long and 7 inches in circumference. Inside the main egg was another complete egg, and inside that one a third egg, according to a Capetown report.
Death of Charlotte Doreen Champion noted at 107 Hampden Road Artarmon on 8 January 1957. South Western Group CWA officers presented with shoulder poses at annual meeting. Photos featured of Hilda Flannery Joy Garry and Bonne Rows with Harlen team in Country Work Team Tournaments.
The town carries wedding notices and social updates. Vera Stermon and Chois B.O’Brien wed at St Marys Young with reception at Red Apple Inn. E. Walsh organist. bridesmaids Zoe Stermon Isabelle O'Brien. Dowling confirms Max Dowling birthday party. engagement Betty Davison to Rev. Howard Flix. O'Brien and Dowden family travels and local transfers noted. Studebaker car sale to T. McGrath Nilgari. 37 Singer to E. H. Wright Wenneborn. Sister M Alacoque earns BA degree.
The Firearms Act now in force restricts minors under sixteen from using discharging carrying buying selling or possessing firearms or air guns. It bans sale or lending to anyone under sixteen and imposes penalties up to ten pounds for violations by youths or guardians.
Miss Gwende line Buttenshaw daughter of A. E. Buttenshaw Minister for Lands married Colin Lyons son of Mr and Mrs M Lyons of Tamworth at St Marys Basilica. The gown ivory satin with scalloped bodice Peter Pan collar and orange blossom halo veil featured amid sis ter and bridesmaids in cyclamen chiffon. The reception followed at Vere Mathews with guests including the bride’s stepmother and Mrs Lyons in navy and white.
Lord Carrington won the Geelong Cup last Saturday finishing 14 miles with Ethiopian-Black Princess as the runner up. The winner carried 5.0 and surged at the right end to snatch victory on the post. Ethiopian, sire of the winner, will be offered for sale at Suffolk Vale Stud dispersal sale in Boorowa.
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