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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1935
Page
1
At Goulburn District Hospital a laborer from Braidwood swallowed wire pieces, later found to be more than 100 in his stomach. An X ray and surgery revealed a mass of wire pieces with hooks, removed one by one. The operation succeeded and recovery is expected. The patient refused to explain how he came to swallow the wires.
The former top country jockey Teddy Stanford spoke at the Budgerabong Picnic Race Club Boxing Day meeting recalling 38 Forbes wins and memorable events from 1902 with Mark's Memento and Thatcher's Joy. He recalled riding Dunure Firwwater and Lady Spraield in Adelaide Grand National era races and his later hurdles successes.
The Telephone Subscribers Protection organisation of Sydney asks the Postmaster General to end telephone rentals and replace them with a subscriber deposit covering instrument value and installation. It urges meters at home or office to record calls and argues the change would boost department revenue while addressing widespread complaints of an unresponsive department.
The adjourned inquiry into Fardour’s running in the First Trial Handicap at Gundagal concluded with trainer T W Crowe and rider J K R Crowe disqualified for six months for corrupt practices. An inquiry into Worthy Wallace’s run saw owner-trainer P O Dwyer’s explanation accepted, while rider A Hyland received severe censure for mishandling the gelding.
Rapid advances have clarified the causes of eye troubles that require glasses. The modern optometrist, licensed by education, examines eyes in depth and guides glass use without drugs. His work centers on sight, aiding country life by reducing urban separation disadvantages.
The report notes Duck season begins February fifteenth in Australia and compares racing records. Clarrie Keir reportedly has a poor tally next to a better Australian racer who won more than fifty races on Precision. Unclear who rode for Stanford, A Hyland, or Wogyn.
The pamphlet stresses ample tank capacity for stock water in drought prone areas. While sub-artesian bores expand water sources, many regions still rely on tanks and dams. Evaporation losses from ground water are high, so storage must account for surface evaporation and underground protection.
New South Wales faces a sizable drop in sheep numbers with official figures showing 62,104,000 head on March 31, a 1,604,000 decline for the year due to drought. Despite the drop, some prominent stock owners think the state may rebound above 60 million as pasture improvement and favorable wool and meat prices could revive the industry.
Evaporation affects tank depth in drought climate and 14 to 15 feet is ideal in Western districts. For sheep, 14 gallons per year per head, 300 cubic yards per 100 sheep, cattle and horses 24 cubic yards per head yearly. Also reports on wheat trials by Yandilla King, Varsity trials, and various varieties with yields listed in bushels and pounds.
Twenty five years ago New South Wales had 627000 acres of sown pastures, today there are 2600000 acres and the trend is to add to the area. This growth reflects increased land under cultivation and aims to boost agricultural output and livestock numbers.
Winchcomby Carson Ltd reports heavy wool offerings remain in London as buyers, with strong European and British demand, lift turnover. German South Africa trade boosts African markets and Bradford consumption, yet mill stocks stay tight as supply chains adjust. Prices edge up in Bradford, with improved European demand and cautious buyers keeping a steady outlook for the selling year. Sydney catalogues announced for January 24 and February 4.
Arthur Butler argues for immediate expansion of country airfields across Australia with landing grounds for isolated stations. He cites Cootamundra and Narromine as examples and urges government action to acquire Bourke, improve facilities, and deploy night lights. He endorses wider council support and faster equipment upgrades.
Government nominees cannot be appointed but may contest hospital board elections if they subscribe. Storekeepers supplying hospital goods require ministerial exemption to avoid disqualification. Regulations will be issued to hospital boards by week end. Copies of the Diamond Jubilee Burrowa News remain on sale at the Burrowa News Office or Attwater's news agency.
The big carnival at Domain Baths featured Andrew Charlton winning the 440 yards handicap, a defeat of former champion Harry Tickle by Arthur O Connor in diving, and record performances by Charlton and Kiyokawa. Two age championship records fell, with Leeton’s P Dempsey finishing third in the 100 yards country championship.
Director W T Merriman told the Yass Progress Association Board meeting that natural forces like drought are the only effective means against grasshoppers and that poisoning is futile and would hinder nature.
The Binalong branch ends the year with a credit balance of £66 8s 0d after expenses of £247 4d per cent. Nurse in charge Sister Dolan supervised 180 patients, including six obstetric and three antenatal, 900 miles travelled, 26 consultations, and several trips to local schools. The 1985 committee includes President Mrs J J Garry and Treasurer Mrs A Reid, with a full roster of officers and members.
The Rinalong branch of the Country Women’s Association ended the year with a credit balance of £0 16s 0d and elected officers: President Mrs J J Garry, treasurer Mrs A Reid, secretary Mrs A Ud Arthur, vice-presidents Mrs Armour, Mrs Ferguson, Mrs de Mestre, Mrs Foulds and Mrs H L Kyte.
The list records show dates for many towns and events from Temora to Quandialla and Bribbaree with September to October dates. It notes the Murrumbidgee irrigation area rice yield this year will fall well short of the 14 000 ton bumper harvest due to slow crop growth and unusually cool, humid weather.
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