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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1932
Page
4
Lawrence and repairs of all descriptions faithfully carried out cylinder reboring by the Stormizing process a specialty. A comprehensive range of spares and accessories always in stock. Knight Cars & Trucks Lister Shearing Machinery.
Downey and Cooke advertise quick delivery of McCormick and Deering binders mowers hay rakes self feeding hay presses engines McCormick Deering tractors and the Farmall tractor. Large stock of International machinery parts Dodge Care and Trucks Tyree tubes oils and petrol. Repairs carried out under expert supervision. A women’s meeting urged the Premier to include women in any Upper House appointment.
The Burrows Catholic Federation Tennis Club report details a dry court day with C Machin defeating Ho Rochfort 6 7 2 6 8, Jim Cronin beating Mickle for ninth on the Ladder, and Cronin climbing to seventh after a forfeit. Mixed doubles tourney may start under American system with eight top men barred from over grade women. Inquiries from NSW Lawn Tennis Association. travel plans to Kangira and anticipation of a tennis boom before 1932 end.
The Commissioner for Taxation Mr McMahon states the Family Endowment Tax at 54 pence in the pound on wages earned between January 1 1938 and June 30 1950 must be met by July 30.
All persons found hunting or trespassing on "Strathmore" without permission will be prosecuted. The warning cautions against unauthorized entry and outlines legal action for violators.
The School Journal reports Edlirene students led by Joan Upton prefer hockey over soccer with a return match against the Convent football team resulting in a 20 to 3 loss for the home side. The Mythology column shifts to Bluegum and readers debate Micah Clarke as English study continues amid light classroom anecdotes.
A reader recalls a nature poem about a thrush and its nest written by John Clarke. It describes the bird’s work with wood and clay, dew covered eggs, and a brood while the poet reflects on country life.
Friday last the Sixth Class held a Gould League meeting with Bill Riles presenting A Canary. Lecturettes by Ermant Upton Ashley Derselt and Millie Cullen. Chair G Shelley D Hushby and PF Dimmock as Hon Secretary. Some class boys play football against the Convent midweek. A picture honors the class for recruiting members to the Private and Citizens Association. Keith Myers from our doey is slow to attend but others travel far to reach meetings.
A descriptive poem about a thrush building its nest in a hawthorn bush observed by the speaker. The text notes Clarke as an Enetiah poet, born 1793 and died 1864, with life spent in country scenes and later mind illness. The piece reflects on nature, birds, and sunrise in a nineteenth century style.
Mythic tale describes Kepliaos Krorthous builder of a rocky city by a river. Zeus orders a contest between Athena and Poseidon to name the city. Poseidon offers a horse, Athena an olive tree, and Athena’s peaceful emblem leads to the city being named Athens.
Narrator notes fourth and fifth class activities at Burrowa Public School. A teacher reads from Sunbeam and a girl’s account of a Sydney to Canada voyage is enjoyed. Atlas lessons send students to New Zealand, Fiji, Honolulu, Vancouver, the Canadian Pacific Line, and through the Rockies to Ottawa before returning to class. John Little.
The meeting on Friday 6 July reviewed road issues across the region including Golong Binalone and Cialong Boorowa roads, culvert problems, and a dangerous crossing near Coppabells. Requests were made to the Shire Council and owners to clear obstructions and repair infrastructure. The group supported Mr Blenkinsopp’s town amb box project and addressed street conditions in Kent Street.
A dream recounts Bent Street in Galong as the worst street with gutters and mudholes. The piece notes a scratchy match for a golf handicap, a hospital illness sidelined resident, a dairy cow killed near a railway line, and July rainfall totaling 13 points by midweek.
The Church of England announces service times for Sunday July 17 and Sunday July 24 with morning and evening prayers at Eye Park Moorows Progwor Boorewa Tang and Marengo venues. Rector CASHULEY WILSON oversees arrangements.
A church service list shows times for Avida Flite on Tuesday July 19 at 7 40 pm in Frogmore Wednesday July 20 at 7 40 pm Rye Pask Thursday July 21 at 1 00 pm Boorowa Friday July 22 at 8 00 pm.
The Methodist church lists services for Sunday July 17 with Hoorena at 11 am and Bye Park at 1 pm. Work on Galomg streets started Wednesday with local unemployed workers. A Convent Ball is planned for July 27 and other events follow, led by Rev. G A Little and Mr Josiah Southwell with times at Godfrey's Creek and Rye Park.
The schedule lists multiple parish masses across towns including Marengo Frogmore Kan gary Rye Park Rugby and E. Seaan P.P. with times at 4 am 10 am and other morning slots on Sundays in July. Names and precise locations appear garbled but indicate a regional church observance.
Dimock's Pharmacy advertises Almond Cream for smooth soft hands at 1 shilling 6 pence or 2 shillings 6 pence. It warns users not to leave pots and pans with their lids on or they will retain the odor of last cooked food.
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