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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1940
Page
5
A London writer notes a new Australian influence spreading through British speech and attitudes as Allied forces advance. The piece mocks Australian bushranger Ned Kelly's lingering fame and suggests local soldiers are shaping English dialogue with rugged phrases and idioms.
A battered inland field is likened to a battle ship with decks prepared for defense. Women and children are described as part of the nation’s army, their courage praised as strong and steady, earning quiet admiration and acceptance by the British public.
Fragmented text shows Australian forces near a banked watercourse with talks of fishing rights and a £100 per rod valuation. The passage hints at camped troops affecting access and a speculative reassessment of the price, though details are unclear due to garbled wording.
Wartime bulletin notes Australian camps at peak training for potential near term combat. Parachute raids feared as the military stays alert for intruder attacks. A recent parachute incident was contained swiftly, though details remain uncertain. An ALF address in the United Kingdom lists soldiers and units for correspondence from Australia.
The account notes that the first visit to the Australian troops in their camps was not just a formality. It emphasizes the significance of such exchanges in solidifying wartime cooperation and morale.
Australia’s wool cheque for 1939-40 is estimated at £65,098,487 with a record private sale value and growers guaranteed an average of 13.4978d per pound. A 1% retention by the Central Wool Committee and an 84% dividend are due on July 26, reflecting a conservative assessment and support for growers while funds are temporarily retained.
The King arrived quietly at an Australian training area and greeted privates up close, inspected nursing sisters and a mixed brigade, and toured fields and canteens. Soldiers cheered as his car departed after informal interactions with troops and staff.
The amended roll for the Win the War Mally on the 20th lists amounts subscribed by numerous individuals and firms, including Mason & Sons, F. W. Hume, WM. Bryer & Co, K. MacPheoun, Fred Hume and others, with several totals and acknowledgments noted though many figures appear incomplete. The fragmentary entry also mentions a deceased relative and various payments toward jewellery and other items, reflecting a late stage accounting.
Fragmented notes describe municipal elections and delayed roll updates. Mentions W Kelly and various car brands, with unclear dates and places, suggesting a local notices collage rather than a cohesive event.
Bushly's Beofows announces a sale starting July 6 with bargains on items previously bought at low prices. The store promises law prices and faster fret pick opportunities to customers.
Mary Brown of Seven Ways Bondi is described as a reclusive woman who left more than £12,000 in a will. Police investigated a June incident at a Bondi house after her body was found and her possessions, including 50 from the Public Trustee, noted as part of the estate.
The report outlines a national discussion on petrol rationing and industrial mobilization, noting proposed scales, executive actions, and public response. It references government figures and industry stakeholders, with emphasis on timing, implementation, and potential impact on daily life and military readiness.
Advertisement claims Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills provide clean bowels, healthy stomach, and lively liver. It describes the remedy as safe, purely vegetable, mild, and preventive when taken weekly to keep the system healthy.
A community event "Monntoy Card Party" raises funds for the Red Cross Emergency. Tickets cost 49 advance with prizes including jewelry and gowns. Broadcasts by radio stations across New South Wales will announce winners and progress reports. Blanchee Day, secretary, invites public help via En deavour House and Bank of New South Wales official support.
The Royal Automobile Club of Muntralia issued rationing guidance detailing reductions and timelines. The notice outlines how vehicle fuel allocations will be adjusted, with dates and requirements for motorists to adapt to the new policy.
A terse ad fragment offers a service pitch for Mydrautic Brake at Adams with urging language and no clear contact details or locations. The readable portion hints at a sales or promotional message but lacks concrete terms or dates for action.
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