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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1936
Page
3
P. J. Ryan presents World Range Radivla as a bold investment concept promising broad reach and growth. The pitch emphasizes global exposure, scalable opportunities, and potential returns for early backers.
At Daytona Beach Florida a 250 mile test run on a 3.2 mile course saw 27 stock cars start with the Willys 77 among the four to finish. The sand dune turns caused gear and axle failures as many cars withdrew. Veteran drivers called the course the toughest in their history. The Willys 77’s finish was a noted tribute amid extensive mechanical failures.
The estate of singer Dame Clara Butt is proved at 39317 pounds. Four thousand pounds are left to the Royal College of Music London with income to fund an annual grant for a successful vocal student to aid starting a career. Also mentioned is the 1936 Slide Relay Tuning feature on Radiolas.
At Boorowa Magistrates Court Patrick Cassidy defence denied being on licensed premises during prohibited hours. Police details described encounters at the Court House Hotel on 4 April, Inspector Bath, Constable McLaughlin and witnesses testified. Magistrate Forrest fined Cassidy and Herbert £0 10s with costs.
John Learmont and Co introduces a time payment option for Goodyear tyres. Car and truck owners can fit new tyres with no interest by paying 1 shilling per pound per week for 20 weeks, avoiding cash strain and delays while enhancing road safety.
A medical witness at the Young Court described a haematoma as a severe black eye and noted athletes have suffered from them for years without fully understanding the condition. The remark underscores the common, lingering nature of the injury.
Francis Comerford and Michael Sheehan faced charges for being on licensed premises during prohibited hours at the Royal Hotel Boorowa. Police testified both men, who had been drinking, entered the hotel yard and contemplated a drink, with Comerford denying intent to stay beyond legal hours. Witnesses described the pursuit by Constable McLaughlin and Inspector Bath, and Comerford was fined 20 shillings and costs.
A strong northerly wind drove dry umbrella grass from neighboring plains to Bogan Gate, piling masses across the village and filling dams in the district with the moving dry grass. The article notes Fisk Radiola as an acknowledged leader in radio.
Rye Park wins the Dwyer Trophy after tying with Gilong in total heat. Scores show L Wiggins led Rev Meek with 44, while F Howe shot 400 yards a highlight. Poor conditions produced many misses in the 400 yard event.
Vivian Jeffries, 40, a ringbarker and fencer on John Hunt’s property at Commotin near Toowoomba, severed his left thumb with an axe after a death adder bite to reach aid three miles to Moogoon Station. He walked to the station, received first aid, a tourniquet, and was taken to Goondiwindi Hospital in a satisfactory but bloodloss state.
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