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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1929
Page
5
The P P Board authorized Stock Inspector Smith to prosecute several cases of sheep loitering on routes and reserves. A drover was accused of taking the long way round to avoid washout, provoking criticism from Chairman Dr Tout over the expense of policing traveling stock.
A land board convened at Boorows on Tuesday with Chair Kenny and members Reynolds and Conmwbers. The session reviewed confirmations of acreage, survey directives, and rent approvals for multiple freeholds and covenants. Notable items include 28 acres confirmation, 164 acres survey directives, varied rents from 1 shilling 14 pence to 16 shillings 4 pence per year, and postponements on several parcels.
Wool trade analysts report Germany remains the strongest factor in stabilizing prices amid fluctuating demand. German buyers expanded prewar purchases, while postwar figures show growth in wool and artificial fiber output, with concerns about supply and competition from cotton and other fabrics easing as markets adjust for a new season.
Boorowa Golf Club held its monthly committee meeting at the club house with President B. Morgan leading. Motions passed include payment of accounts, discussion of hiring a professional, adjusting bogey to 4 for hole, and plans for eighteenth hole competitions and trophies. Visitors fee enforcement and resident-use reminders were debated, with secretary instructed to clarify visitor definitions to townsfolk.
War correspondent notes a grand concert and ball in Rye Puck Memorial Hall on Friday 28th alt raising funds for stage curtain repairs. The event, under LP.W. Si elety, featured a full program with bands, choruses, solos, readings, sketches, and speeches, with Mrs. D. A. Stewart and committee organizing. Financial details list receipts, takings, expenses, and the balance, with A. M. Banks as treasurer and proceeds to the Soldiers' Memorial Hall Committee.
A Chevrolet truck overturned on the Cowra to Wyangala road last night. A man identified as Charles Bryant of Cowra was found dead beneath the vehicle. Another man, William Garven of Bowning, was badly injured and transported to hospital in critical condition. Bryant, a greengrocery proprietor once in a butcher partnership, had long battled diabetes and left a wife and young children.
Union officials report unemployment in the Sydney clothing trade at its worst in thirty years, with 4 worst years cited. The downturn impacts workers across factories and retail outlets amid ongoing labor disputes and economic pressures.
A philanthropist recalls a boy carrying newspapers as fixtures for the Yas District league unfold. Senior duties include Gunning v Yous at Guning and Burrows v Gunning at Burrows with August dates. Johnstone Knock-out Cup begins September 1.
A historic sale notice advertises bargains across item groups. Ladies black patent shoes, dress flannel, Bond’s hose and towels, flannelette nights, boys boots, men’s caps and trousers, Bond’s sheeting, with sale prices and usual prices, urging clearance at reduced rates. Read as a compact period shopping column from a local newspaper.
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