12 Jun 1936
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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1936
Page
1
The article traces fifty years of oil’s rise from a small California refinery producing a few barrels daily to today’s vast plants with hundreds of thousands of gallons of gasoline daily. It notes the industry’s essential role in motors, ships, and machinery and anticipates further growth ahead.
John Learmont and Co., Goodyear dealers, say time payment tyre plans are gaining popularity. They claim flexible terms let customers buy the tyres they need when they need them, improving satisfaction and dealer goodwill while ensuring value for every shilling spent. A stray, unrelated fragment about hanging pictures and sour milk appears in the text.
A Saturday visit to Reid's Flat on 6 June notes residents turning eyes to heaven amid a display by a monoplane piloted by Squadron-Leader D E Stodart. Passengers took pleasure flights toward Wyangala and Pigen, while observers admired the craft and scenery, with discussion of Australia’s industrial and defense prospects and the ministerial call for developing domestic industries.
When you have your fireplace or geeste stove nicely blackleaded, polish over again with floor polish. To protect mirrors and pictures from damp, cut two pieces of cork and place at the lower corners of the frame so the cork rests against the wall.
The 1930 census puts Japan at 10 394 049, but estimates suggest a much larger population. Japan is rugged with limited cultivable land, relies on imports for iron and wool, and has rapidly grown as a manufacturing nation. Defence spending may reach £82,000,000 in 1937 while the Commonwealth spans 2 948 366 square miles.
In the New South Wales Legislative Assembly Mr. Ardill questioned the Burrinjuck to Gunning power line. Minister Spooner said the survey is complete but timing depends on Port Kembla electrification policy and a pending government decision. He aims to proceed quickly once a recommendation is confirmed.
Printed and published by Emily Maud Burns and Osman Warner Burns sole proprietors at Linotype Printing Works Marsden Street Burrows in New South Wales.
Canonball Baker, famed race driver, tested a Graham Crusader across the United States covering 4 744 miles. The car achieved a high petrol mileage of 27 30 mpg and faced extreme weather from 10 to 956 degrees Fahrenheit, snow and ice to arid deserts, and altitudes from 5 500 feet to 20 feet below sea level. Authorities praise the Graham Crusader for performance and economy.
Simple care tips for cork table mats involve soaking in cold water and gentle rubbing with a spoon until clean. A second tip suggests drying celery leaves in the oven then grinding into a powder for flavoring soups and stews stored in a jar.
A Cowra region social item describes Wives and Daughters of graziers attending a late May picnic dance at Bennett Springs Hall. Mr and Mrs Hyles hosted a country gathering with dancing, games, supper, and heartfelt tributes, highlighting community effort to provide wholesome amusements in the bush.
Practical tips for baking and cleaning from an old guide. Addition of lemon juice enhances scone flavor and score. vinegar and water cure helps polish and eye care includes castor oil and gentle duster use.
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