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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1931
Page
8
The notice advertises Christmas specials offering reduced prices on bedroom suites wardrobes chairs and home furnishings. It highlights price points in guineas and pounds for items such as a dressing table wardrobe sea grass chair and assorted decor and furnishings, promising a wide display and discounts across the entire home category.
Quotations detail prices for bullocks cows and vealers with weights from 14 to 80 pounds. Prime cattle held steady with midday rates near Thursday’s levels, while quality varied. Notable entries include high quality bulls and well filled pens, with usual premiums for prime cows and vealers up to 43 shillings per hundredweight.
The death of H P Harris, chief white manager of the Railways, occurred suddenly in Banner Ail Dreev. He served as acting Chief Praifie Minager and Metropolitan Aves Commissioner at his passing. Survived by wife Mira and several daughters, the funeral was held at Ronkywind cemetery.
An atv Ampeeeshive memory article describes a recent ceremony at the Sisters Novitiate in Pineleigh Goulburn. It lists those admitted to profession and protection, including J Barry Dali and Rev H Grithn Minted. The convent choir performed pieces from the Mass of St Agnes and the Corona Virale.
The New Lambton Council proposal to replace dole rations with a system tied to nurture and local needs gains support from Tow Yaon Municipal Council. Abera Cumacte notes last week’s £200 waste, urging cooperation and winter relief including clothing and essential provisions for the unemployed. The Mayor and Alderman O'Brien stress work and street improvements benefit the country and ratepayers, while Councillor J. Flavery is commended for leadership before retirement.
A government note from the Department of Agriculture Sydney dated 29 December 1080 discusses a letter from Mr Martin of Grenfell Road Young representing local settlers. It explains a prior agreement to cut the fay wheat standard to Balbe but notes potential adverse effects on overseas trade and mentions current millers charging 24d per bushel for wheat weighing 1.
The Sydney Railway Commissioners discuss reducing uniform clothing per staff in the Maitland branch. They consider trimming uniforms per year, seeking cost efficiency, while noting earlier proposals. Public notices urge advertising and business promotion amid the discourse.
A fragmented recipe style guide lists stain removal methods for fabrics and objects. It mentions hot vinegar for wine stains, oxalic acid solutions, starch pastes for smoke stains, lemon on ivory, camphor on mirrors, and general washing with hot water, with several garbled phrases and misspellings.
An advertised remedy claims to cure dandruff and invite scalp health, created from Bpedakier's prescription and sold at WOCKS Pharmacy.
In the Binalong tournament report from Wut bone morning, Corcoran and Misa Mt Dargo lead winners across multiple rounds. Various pairs including Flannery with Miss T Rei and Hallton with Miss G ONeil show notable results, culminating in a final where M Bolger and Mrs Bolger defeat B McFeeters and Miss Buckminster 7 3.
An old notice promotes a Goodwill Sale starting January 20 to foster bedrock value giving amid economic needs. It highlights school items offered through Gilp Chain Store Giveaways including cotton tweed school hats and girly frocks with low prices, reflecting a community effort to aid families.
Fragmentary report notes a Federale match at North Yass and a Bun ding nest event near Parliament House. It mentions Me, Hoenn, and Meathuen related to unemployment relief and a Crown grant at Thewsnry Place, with Coburg leadership proposals and local committee figures amid unclear phrases.
In six months of the current financial year the state spent £5,853,000 more than it received in revenue, indicating a widening deficit as outlays outpaced income.
In the Mardon Murrumburra cricket clash at Bivslons Tre home team Jugiong fell short as Minalong posted a solid score. Isinalong, the Tor 209 for 4 led by Julian 8 and Mannery 43, paced by E Sharman and Lagoon contributions, pursued by Bookham and Mookhun with steady bowling and fielding to secure the win.
A clipped notice outlines a tariff reduction at the Royal Hotel with a revised scale for beverages. The text mentions spirit drinks and references a price change effective in the era, though some words are garbled.
The article traces the spread of wheat cultivation in Australia and credits William J. Farrer, born 1845, with pioneering breeder work that made his FarrER varieties dominant in New South Wales. It notes his role as Wheat Experimentalist, his Mendelian approach, and the global impact of his drought and dust resistant wheat on farming.
A report discusses wartime and postwar changes in New South Wales wheat production, storage, and distribution. It notes massive silo capacity at White Bay Sydney and bulk railway trucks easing handling, yet warns of continued export costs and the need for national support to farmers facing tough times. It cites an estimated 29,000,000 bushels available for export and references a Sydney meeting where merchants and producers consider measures to aid primary industries and farmers across Australia and New Zealand.
The article notes an average seven year life for motor vehicles and predicts up to 100,000 cars and trucks may disappear from Australian roads over a two year span. It highlights strong demand for modern vehicles, new and reconditioned, and points to a promising year for the Australian automobile industry despite uncertainties, with imports and local body-building activity cited.
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