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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 07, 1937
Page
8
On Wednesday May 12 the Boora wa Post Office observes limited hours from 4 am to 10 am for ordinary business. Money Order and Savings Bank services are closed. Town letter delivery will occur. letter receivers are to be cleared between 9 am and 10 am. all mails closing after 10 am will close at 10 am.
Arthur Carter was fined £1 with 8 costs at Goulburn Police Court for allowing a child under 14 to possess a firearm. The incident occurred during a Towrang shooting excursion on March 1 when a 13 year old boy was injured by a discharged gun. The magistrate noted new pistol license penalties and said he did not intend a severe punishment.
Premier Mr Stevens announced the Executive Council approved Coronation Day May 12 as a holiday under King’s Birthday terms for industrial awards. May 12 will count for awards. King’s Birthday provisions apply. A separate King’s Day celebration is planned for June 9, 1987, not a public holiday, to mirror UK observance, for 1997 only.
Five children of Mr and Mrs Edward Walker of Little Arthur Street Grafton died within 12 months. Lorraine six months Alexander eight Priscilla six Annie infant Christina five. Edward fourteen survives. Walker a returned soldier and railway worker. For a rubber stamp order contact Burrowa News Office.
Jack Moore wins the second and final stage of the Dwyer Rose Bowl at Rye Park with consistent shooting across 500 and 600 yard ranges. The Galong Challenge Cup was contested by Boorowa, Rye Park, and Cootamundra clubs with Cootamundra claiming the aggregate 64 of 70 and the cup presented by Mr J Dwyer of Boorowa.
A report from Italian East Africa highlights the danger birds pose to Royal Air Force aircraft. Bird strikes from eagles and kites endanger planes at high speeds, with many wrecks occurring near the northwest front. The account cites Lord Semphill’s remarks on birds rising with warm ground currents to 15 000 to 20 000 feet and being hard to spot.
A record nomination count for trained horses announced for the Burran gong Picnic Race Club meeting on May 12. The Kingsland Bracelet sees thirty nominations with entries including Toompang Malden Game Lady Dent Peter's Pal Maytheopian and Graven Image among others.
Income tax returns and other returns compiled for P. J. Ryan a stock and station agent. Office at 1 Padman Street formerly occupied by Mr B Morgan. Norwich Union Accident Insurance Co Victoria Insurance Co listed in association.
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