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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 07, 1948
Page
8
Some soldiers at Wantabadgery settlement celebrate a rabbit poisoner who spent weeks on three properties. The pest had reached serious levels with an estimate of 15,000 rabbits killed, including 6,000 carcases from a single property.
The article notes stronger wool prices and rising demand across markets, driven by crossbred and combing wools. It cites improved prices for topmaker positions, stock shortages, and prospects for higher prices into the coming season, with supply constraints in Australia and Britain affecting availability of long and short wool types.
The Grenfell built caravan for Mr. Fred Armstrong is described as a full mobile home with a parlor, front bedroom, and curved verandas, designed to be towed by a 120 horsepower White Owl. It features a kitchen, lounge, washroom, radio, and electric systems, with town electricity and water hookups and on-board power options.
A poorly understood repair emphasis warns motorists to seek expert help rather than attempting engine fixes on the roadside. The article cites dangers and potential further damage from amateur tinkering and urges calling the motor club and official service for proper assistance.
The wedding of Marcia Matha Watt daughter of H Watt Cowra to Raymond Picker second son of J Picker was celebrated by Archiecon Murington of Mex. The bride wore a silk wet dress with white veil. Attendants included Mrs John Howart and Miss Lyty Taylor. The wedding took place in the Railway Institute at Stow with friends and family present.
A fragment from a wedding notice describes a ceremony at Cavern where Brenly Newham and her daughter of Darby's Palle celebrated with Rev Mather McMahon officiating. Mrs Joe Whitty Willigtro served as honour attendant and Mr Herb Hideo was best man. The bride wore white satin with a bouquet of white asters. matron of honour wore pink tulle and also carried white asters.
Readers recount harsh housing struggles as the Housing Commission eyes ballots for home allocations. A man laments job loss and housing fear, while a woman cares for a crippled father and children, describing crowded conditions and desperate choices amid political tension.
A large prune harvest totals about 1 400 tons with the best district producing around 1 900 tons. The unfavourable season lowered quality, and growers expect payments near 600 pounds per ton for prune products.
A wedding breakfast in a refredent room featured telegrams from West Aut uria Byssney Queanbeyan and locals. Guests received cheques and presents. The couple will honeymoon at Katoomba and Sydney with plans to stay at Hollyvale Maryan.
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