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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1948
Page
8
George Grilin, captain and coach for Yaes, announced that Yass Rugby League Club will field a team named Cootamandra to play Boorowa at Woorowa on Sunday. Fayre will join the competition in Group Week-end, and Yaes will definitely play Boorowa.
An account recounts a near fatal encounter between a man and a large dingo near Brewarrina. The victim describes wrestling the animal, sustaining injuries, and eventually surviving after the dingo is killed. The telling includes direct quotes and vivid, if disjointed, recollections from the man.
A long, fragmentary piece portrays a country police figure celebrated by the Sydney Bulletin. It recalls daily duties from patrolling streets to aiding in hospital benefits, riding or walking duty, gathering data, and responding to emergencies. The narrative mixes humorous anecdotes with earnest respect for steadfast service amid floods and accidents.
Merinos hold strong position as London opening prices edge above May values while larger faults fall. Reports from Winchembe Cannon Ltd note reduced sales and cautious buying in the U S A and Britain. Australia faces a weaker clip with long staples scarce, yet global wool prices may firm if currencies loosen and demand recovers.
Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd report Thursday’s market with 22,089 sheep penned. Trade described as unstable with prime descriptions scarce and heavy lambs cheaper. other classes mixed. Bushby’s offered Mit shipment, quality deemed reliable amid pre-war style conditions.
The article notes Dr. Hanley saying Mer Cahill lost his punch and recounts a moving service at St Patrick's College in-journal, with Monsignor Conti leading prayers and parishioners offering thanks. Attendees included the Blisters of Mere and local clergy as the memorial for St Mare's Memorial School and convent building proceeds. The program highlighted support for charity work and gratitude for Cahill's efforts.
A local notice warns that any person found removing wood hunting shooting or acting without authority on Springfield Boorowa will be secured. The notice references the estate of late E G Spicer and the Springfield area.
Notice from W. Barnes manager that any person found trespassing trapping rabbits or poX munting on Suffolk Vile padlocks without permission will be prosecuted.
Anyone found removing fire wood from Rose's and Rank Him Paddocks will be prosecuted. Nature of enforcement listed under J. H. Mabon as issuing authority.
Wet weather forces clubs to forfeit the Weisel Cup challenge as Wyalong and Cootamundra honor only Young in the remaining matchups. Officials protest travel cancellations hinder club finance and cup chances.
A quarter report to the Licensing Magistrate and the Liverning Sergeant reveals government building restrictions delayed enforcement of hotel upgrades at Tamworth Market. Owners aimed to improve standards through extensive changes in 1946 and 1947, but enforcement waits on freed regulations.
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