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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1936
Page
2
Garden feature outlines planting flowering plums peaches apples and quinces to brighten winter and early spring. It covers Prunus Serrulata varieties Prunus Sinensis Alba Prunus Triloba and other flowering shrubs with advice on shelter from wind and best planting periods.
A 109 year old firm advertises a self selection fruit offer. Send 10 shillings for seven trees chosen from apples almonds apricots figs nectarines peaches plums prunes Japanese plums persimmons and quinces with free carriage, other fruits extra. Rail towns prepaid unless post requested.
The Wool Report notes that London auctions remained satisfactory with demand strong and clearances at current rates. Local sales were quiet except for fellmongered lines, while Sydney sheepskin auctions showed improving trends. Shearing began in many sheds and growers are urged to prepare clips evenly to avoid restricted competition.
P. L. C. Shepherd & Son Ltd presents farm and garden seeds dating back to 1827. The company lists postal box 36045 GPO Sydney and telegrams under SHEPHERD Sydney for customer correspondence.
A report dated 16 July from Schute Bell and Co notes firm London sales especially for better class merino. It says Germany is active for these descriptions. In Sydney the sheepskin market is firmer by a halfpenny perkh and several passed-in lots sold at higher bids during the week.
Any person found shooting ducks pigeons quail or otherwise lingering near the docks will be prosecuted. The notice warns that trespass or unlawful activity on the Kenya Pad docks will result in legal action.
The Shire Clerk reported on endowment applications for six months to 38, supplementary electoral rolls to be posted August 8 to 24 with objections due by August 24. Diphtheria immunisation plans were set, with 100 Shire and 90 Municipal children to be treated at Boorown by doctors Le Fevre and Cook, fee 5d per head. Transfer of lands from Municipality to Shire was discussed, noting financial implications and calls for amalgamation or continued separate status.
The Council should ask petition signatories to declare the petition’s allegations under oath before proceeding. This would reveal seriousness about severance and allow withdrawal of names by signatories who oppose amalgamation, noting severance and amalgamation are practically the same.
A Goldabrough report on wool cites the York shire Post 5 June piece, noting a healthy wool position despite political disturbances. It highlights weak top market activity post Whitsuntide, steady general tone, and limited unsold raw stock in topmakers hands with cautious selling and strong liquidity.
Prepared to sell uncovered. Delivery instructions for goods to Germany have been received after permits were issued. The range includes yarns tops by products wool and weights. Fellmongered wool prices rose with Bradford leading buyers Germany Italy following. London reports a firm market with sellers' favor while home trade and Russia Germany France Italy show strong demand.
Notice warns all trespassers on Nilgari after the date will be prosecuted. A reward is offered for information leading to conviction in the case of sheep stolen from Nilgari paddocks at Boorows. Thomas McGrath, 22/12/38.
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