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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1939
Page
7
The Burrowa News reports a large extending circulation across the rich and developing district including diverse localities and communities such as Ragt Bey Taylor Tangmangaroo Frogmore yangala Graham Terringomar Marengo Narrawa Bennett's Springs. The paper provides full and accurate coverage of all local matters.
We have a splendid stock of type and materials and our work and prices will bear favorable comparison with those of the City. All work turned out in first class style with neatness and despatch.
A Tat tarsal central hotel gathering of Barrows P A H Association members debated show scheduling. President H C Hume urged business support to unite interests, with decisions to keep dates aligned to the District Council and to appoint canvassers for April 1 to revise prize schedules.
The Moss Vale Show Society reports theft of 15 exhibits, mainly new ing and fancy work, stolen on the final night. Exhibits were packed for return to owners. Claims referred to stewards to assess fair value and arrange compensation if possible.
A boy, named Yueny, was found drowned in the Mastings River at Brombin near Wauchope after a two day search by over 200 men including mounted and on foot. He apparently followed his father while fishing last Sunday and wandered into the bush where he was lost. The body was located four miles from his home.
A council officer reports an incident where cattle wandered onto Fant Street and were driven toward the Pound before two animals were recovered. Mr Zickby’s cattle escaped custody and a recommendation to press legal action is noted, with a possible warning by letter as an alternative. Council members debate enforcement and officer support, with a plan to pursue penalties if needed.
Rescuers raced along the river bank after heavy rains as a boy slipped and plunged into the water. Searchers faced slick, steep terrain while police dogs from Sydney began a car chase to the scene, but were diverted when the body was found.
Mr H Henley of Bassett Downs Cowra argues for a uniform fat lamb type and policy across NSW to ensure steady supply and better market returns. He urges selecting ideal breeds, reducing variation, improving land, and relying on meat rather than dual purpose sheep, with the Southdown ram as a preferred first-cross option and emphasis on timely selling before feed runs out.
Wombat leveled the final after Boorowa posted 184. Lloyd Stuart spun a dominant 4 for 11 as Wombat defended a modest total, with L Wagenbach and A Beazley guiding the chase to 4 wickets. Hall and Brennan starred in the decisive stand as Wombat sealed the title.
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