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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1930
Page
2
The first joint rolls for Commonwealth and State elections are on exhibition at post offices police stations and other public buildings. Electors may inspect the rolls and ensure their enrolment is correct. If not listed they should obtain enrolment forms at any post office and mail them to the local registrar.
Mrs Ellen Teresa Downey widow of M J Downey died at 71 after 42 years residence at McMahon's Reef near Harden. She formerly lived at Temora where she married. The family includes J A Downey of McMahon's Reef, Mrs Cahill Brisbane, Mrs Lowns Oberon, Mrs Weston Wages, and Mrs Johns Cowra. A note on politics mentions Sir George Fuller in London and a state election due in October. Practical tips follow on air freshness and household uses for magazines and soap.
Wool Report from Sehote Bell and Co states auction scales progress satisfactorily with broad competition and fairly steady prices. Strong demand concentrates on fine fibred lots though most parcels see activity. Brisbane buyers attend next week. Brisbane sale begins June 16 offering about 3500 bales. final sale planned June 24. An article notes artificial silk from carbon from coal and water and references broader wool industry concerns.
The New Zealand firm reports 2771 sales in a regional auction with good quality, followed by a fatal accident near Coreoor. Roy Allen Smith, 24, died after a metalworking accident at Coombing Park. his funeral in Curreemur drew a large crowd and local footballers led the procession.
Mr M E Seane, on extended leave, returns to Goulburn. Hy Legge wins Orange Nationalist selection by a large majority. A family car overturn near Youne causes minor injuries. D F Hancock of Grenfell dies leaving £21700. Sculptor George W Lambert dies near Cobbity. Currawong donates ornamental gates for Mutrumbrural Show. Police transfer: O T L Parker moves to Goulburn. Voter roll reminders from Commonwealth Electoral authorities. Regional wheat growers active in Temora. Harden Police Court fines for possum skins. Radium cancer therapy showcased at Madame Curie Hospital in Swiss Cottage per Lancet report. Kitchen tip to remove floor grease with cold water.
Vincent George Williams of Murrings set off for work on Wednesday morning and collapsed a mile from home. Rescued by relatives, he died at Sacred Heart Hospital after refusing earlier offers of aid. He leaves a 16 year old son and eight stepchildren, with brothers Ernest and Tom and sister Mia Barr nearby. The family is a longstanding local clan.
The Burrows News provides two contact numbers: Office 20 and Private Residence 150 as listed in the notice.
A Kansas City Star summary notes U S Women's Bureau data showing 27 percent of 30 600 families with incomes entirely from women workers and one in five of 17 000 unmarried women supporting a family. It discusses married women in higher percentages in industries and the risk to women marrying for economic security. The piece also includes unrelated product and health tips.
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