09 Jul 1937
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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1937
Page
1
A brief notice from the General Practice section notes Sydnee Minicom by post as a newspaper item. It records a routine update or instruction circulated to readers without further context or action.
The article stresses thorough shed and yard cleansing before shearing to reduce disease and losses. It advises cleaning pens, boards, roofs, and gear, supplying ample tools, checking machinery, and keeping lamb-proof fences and paddocks ready for efficient operation.
Guidance on soil tilth, harrowing timing, and cultivation depth for potatoes. Recommends post-planting weed control by harrowing, between-row cultivation as plants appear, and shallower cultivation as the crop grows. Advises on hilling, sun protection, and rot prevention during Irish Blight outbreaks with mention of varieties by region.
Harvesting and storage guidance for potatoes on sandy soils. Early crops are dug green. main crops dug after haulm dieback. Pitting described with a thatched earth cover, drainage and dry storage. Emphasizes drying, light protection to prevent greening and skin color changes, and branding bags to appeal to buyers.
Ford introduces economy carburetor and 2.78 to 1 axle ratio in its 1947 V8 utilities. Body construction blends steel roof and sides with the frame for strength. Cable brakes, worm and roller steering, enlarged water pumps, and a 75 inch loading space are highlighted along with safety glass and other upgrades.
District Coroner Mr G M Whiteman ruled the death of pensioner George Riles natural. Post mortem by Government Medical Officer confirmed endocarditis of the aortic and mitral valves with about four hours since death. Widow Annie Slattery of Pitstone recalled him setting out to visit his brother at Beorowa saying he was in good spirits.
The notice invites readers to visit optometrists J B and R Burgess at Sydney offices for correct glasses and better health. It lists upcoming eye-exam dates for Boorowa, Young, and Harden with venues Royal Standard Hotel, Albion Hotel, and Carrington Hotel and specifies times in August.
The Hume A L P Electorate Council met at Wagga on Sunday for the largest gathering in time to discuss the forthcoming Federal election. President E J Chandler presided with delegates from Young Wages Murringo Cootamundra The Rock Binalong Tumbarumba and others. Mr Eesell Head the Labor candidate and M L C J B Martin outlined campaign plans and will tour the electorate with Mr Houd to contact electors and target weak points.
An advertisement lists round and adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers and oil bath air cleaner options for coupe, roadster, panel van and truck bodied forms with prices for roadster utility chassis £293 open utility £206 coupe £316 panel van £520 18 cwt chassis £230. A coroner report details the death of an elderly man found in a lane near Pitstone on June 26, with a grey mare seen nearby and no signs of violence.
The first rifle shoot for Mr F Reid and the Club trophies was held under difficult conditions at 300 yards. S Myers led with a 76, and scores including handicaps followed for Halpin Coble Gaze Mille Reid Warren. A second shoot is planned for 500 and 600 yards next Sunday to determine the best two of four scores.
Labor raises confidence in victory at the poll with all sub ampaign directors appointed for the divisions. The campaign aims to leave nothing to chance in securing a win.
District boards plan heavy use of poison bait in spring to curb hoppers. Funds come from landholders via the Noxious Insects Act. about £1000 is still owed from campaign advances. Coonabarabran leads with £500 spent. Pilliga and Coonamble follow with smaller sums as shipments and depots are arranged.
An urgent letter from Lands Minister Battenshaw urged big landowners to part with portions of their estates for government closer settlement. About a dozen responded, offering highly improved arenas at price too high. The government sought land suitable for settlers to make notable improvements. Last year 200 landowners were asked for areas, but responses were negligible, prompting threats to compel acquisition if voluntary action failed.
The writer recalls old yarns about aboriginal life and humor from colonial Australia. It includes stories of Myalls and coin tricks, a hospital of hospitality at Beach’s Hotel, and a grim tale of a native police dispersing party where a blind elder is killed and a youth laughs at fate.
A young witness testifies that Pitstone found the animal and unhapped it before riding it without bridle or saddle to his home. The mare, though quiet, often stumbled and shied when ridden or driven by the deceased.
Printed and Published by Emily Maud Burns and Osman Warner Burns sole proprietors at their Linotype Printing Works Padman Street Burrowa New South Wales.
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