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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1949
Page
7
The Minister for the Interior told the House of Representatives that the general changeover from existing electorates to the new boundaries would take place on June 20. Arrangements had been made for new electorates to operate in the new divisions if necessary by June 37.
The Weather Bureau warns of an oncoming frost with severe conditions tonight, especially on slopes and tablelands. Public advisories urge all ages and sexes to prepare, with cycles and depots listed for weather-related supplies.
Tumut dominated play at Young scoring a try two goals to reach 8 points while Young managed 2 points from a penalty. Tumut led 7-2 at halftime and secured the Maher Cup after a strong display in the second half. Boorowa is named as challengers for tomorrow.
One of the hardest Weissl Cup games in seasons saw Cootamundra defeat West Wyalong at home. Cootamundra led 7 nil at half time as Heenteker and L Wheatley scored tries with Tull adding conversions. Mellon scored for West Wyalong and McGrath kicked two goals. Cootamundra edged ahead at the final moment, final score 11 to 7.
Cimamundrn defeated Gundagai while Phe Tunit beat Young 42 to unknown. Murgrumburrah defeated Vowra and Hoorowa toppled Grenfell 64. Wamoon beat Leeton 12.5, Temora 2010, Griffith defeated Venda 17.4, Harmedman defeated West Wyn long.
The notice lists Sunday draw details for several towns including Tumut, Gundagai, Leeton, Temora, Griffith, Wagga? and others with named districts such as Cootamundra Hoorewa and Wri?ong. The fragmentary entry names races or bets with parallel references to towns and dates.
Country Week debate rages among football fans as selectors weigh star talent versus local country players. Critics argue the event blocks four genuine country players from showcasing their worth while Kangaroos like Noel Mullican Wally O Connor and Neville Hand draw focus. Lithgow Rugby League protests the head selectors over the selection process and its impact on country players.
The report notes ongoing strong demand for Australian wool with limited surplus. Australia sold three quarters of its clip in ten months at about £62 9s 4d per bale, while the United States showed moderate demand and Britain and the Continent emerged as strongest buyers. Australian mills import top-quality spinners’ types in quantity, while U.S. stocks fell. Prices adjust amid retrenchment, with British and Continental units active on consumption and exports. France remains a key destination for wool textiles, and India receives noticeable quantities of tops. Substantial catalogues for the next season are anticipated, with new sales events slated in Sydney on June 9 and June 16.
The Country Party re affirmed a policy to transfer all petrol tax revenue to state and local governments for pond bridge and aerodrome development. A letter from the Shires Association asked if the policy should allocate petrol tax for road construction and improvement with shares to local authorities.
Warning to anyone trespassing on Suffolk Vale property. Any person found on any part will be prosecuted. Signed by W G Barnes, Station Manager.
At Cowra 52 400 cases of beans were handled by the annery, 10 009 more than last year. The third and fourth of the new ene mines are to be used on the Hivering daylight express train. State Government will introduce measures to abolish compulsory branding of sheep. At Sydney sheep sales on Saturday 190 goulneas was bid for a Border Leicester ram from Cowra. A state of 3400 gorge is to be split for soldier settlement between Forbs and Condobolin with pleasure on a Wynall. Obtainable at VW Padman Street.
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