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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 07, 1937
Page
2
Notice warns trespassers will be prosecuted at Nilgari after this date. A reward is offered for information leading to conviction in Sheep thefts from Nilgari paddocks.
The article outlines ornamental fruiting shrubs for interior and exterior use. It highlights Crataegus, Cotoneaster, Pyrus, Arbutus, and others for evergreen and berry bearing display, with emphasis on training, pruning, and seasonal color. It notes mountain ash and Eugenia varieties, plus care tips for beds, sprays, and cutting stems for decoration.
An historic advertisement promotes roses for gardens with options to choose colors and varieties. It lists sample color counts and states rental terms, prices, and ordering instructions including prepaid postage and page reference.
P. LC. Shepherd & Son Ltd advertises Pare and Garden Seeds dating from 1827 with postal box 38008 and telegrams to SHEPHERD Sydney.
The Australian government plans a global publicity push for its 150th anniversary in 1938. Arrangements include printing half a billion folders, distributing to 2,000 travel agencies, exporting 20,000 posters, and large displays aboard ships and in Britain, Canada, India, China, and Egypt. We will feature photographs and articles in newspapers, plus radio broadcasts and early talking pictures to promote Australia’s heritage and scenery.
Sydney hosts from January 26 to April 3 celebrations including a literary exhibition at Mitchell Library and National Gallery displays. Australian writers are featured, with prizes for painting, sculpture, drawing and poetry. Aboriginal music studies gain focus. Augustian Band Championships and City of Sydney festival entertainments also planned.
The Country Producers Co Ltd reports April 29 findings with London and Brisbane views noting continued strong inquiry and clearances. Wool remains largely unsold globally yet demand is keen for forthcoming shearing district wool, with Japanese buyers providing added support. The Sydney sale slated for June 10 to 15 will feature autumn sheen wools and related lots.
Quesnabean coursing meet ends with disciplinary action. Referee ruled the steward D Primmer and entrant Munro fined for misconduct. The case involved a dog named Whatajake and alleged use of a cord to limit breathing, with Primmer also accused of false nomination entries.
Buyers in the Northern centre submitted a large bale lot for auction as Woldaborough Mort & Coy report. Competition came from Germany Japan France America and local mills with good demand for well grown fleece and skirting. The London sales opened with keen competition and strong attendance, as crombreds and merino prices rose slightly compared with prior sets.
A textile firm summary notes weaker wool futures near 84 per pound and softer raw materials while demand remains strong for fabrics. Labor shortages in Yorkshire hint at revival in manufacturing, with new sales ahead in Sydney and Brisbane. Misogynist rant and an advertisement for Aunt Mary's Bakewell powder pepper the page.
Rewards of 500 and 300 pounds for information leading to the conviction of the person responsible for the Pyjama Girl murder near Albury have been extended for three more months as investigators seek the victim's identity.
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