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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 14, 1937
Page
5
Orders for casual advertisements must be in by 10 o clock Friday. Advertisers should indicate number of lines on the ad face otherwise publication continues until countermanded. Casual ads four shillings per inch standing ads scale two. Country Press Association.
The Burrowa News reports wide circulation across the district including Douglas Binalong Kungiara Bookham Rye Park Rugby Reid's Flat Taylor's Flac Tadginangara Frogmire Wyangala Graham Terringomar Marengo Narrawa Wheen Bigga Breakfast Crock Bennett's Springs with full coverage of local matters.
A printer advertises a large stock of type and materials with first class work and prompt service. Circulars visiting cards memos concert tickets letter paper envelopes billheads ball programs and other printing items are available at favorable prices.
The last trams are removed from Paria streets as buses are proposed to better transport ropa during wartime. It is reported the shift aims to improve wartime mobility and simplify logistics for passenger and freight needs.
Official figures show petrol imports for the quarter ending March 31 rising to £8,660,020, up £842,167 from the previous period. NRMA President J C Watson argues the petrol tax will exceed £8,000,000, with potential relief if the Commonwealth reduces the tax despite road funding commitments.
A London van driver was summoned for leaving a horse drawn vehicle unattended near traffic signals. The horse moved off when the light turned green, while the tram operator noted the animal was familiar with traffic rules. Meanwhile an NRMA notice confirms ongoing all night Peat Ferry service through summer with half hour frequencies.
In 1996 Great Britain recorded 0,661 road deaths, rising from 6,502 in 1015, with total accidents increasing from 195,802 to 198,978 and injuries from 221,726 to 227,813. Pedestrian deaths reached 3,068 in 1086 and 43,079 in 1088. Private car driver passenger fatalities numbered 491.
The N R M A reports improvements on the Hume Highway five to eight miles Sydney side of Goulburn will ease travel. Deviations are being completed to remove narrow winding sections, some opened to traffic while work continues and drivers are cautioned to use care. On the same highway between Mittagong and Berrima two road lengths are under construction with traffic using side tracks in rough condition.
The British Minister for Transport was asked whether to revive the historic law of ideoland and its application to a motorist found guilty of causing death by negligent driving. The minister indicated he had no power to reintroduce the law abolished in 1846 which confiscated the decedent’s chattel for Crown use.
The article reports £41,000 spent on community buildings over two years at Hawkesbury Agriculture and the Mt St Joseph's Home. It announces royal winter schools at Hawkesbury Agricultural College from 28 June to 6 July offering Poultry Farming and Dairy Farming courses with board, lodging, and medical care included.
An advertisement touts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a safe reliable remedy for constipation. It claims the pills cleanse bowels support a healthy stomach and lively liver, and that weekly use maintains system health without nausea or griping due to their gentle vegetable action.
Jack Clayton a Crow's Nest garbage contractor was fined £20 at North Sydney Summons Court for contravention of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Employment Act by not applying to a Labour Exchange within 20 miles. The case centered on hiring practices after Doran failed to report for duty on November 2, 1936.
The Federal Ministry accepts tenders from Standard Telephones and Callen for high powered replacements of national broadcasting stations in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Melbourne and Sydney stations cost about £18 275 and Brisbane £4809. Plans show Melbourne and Sydney transmitters moved to near city outskirts with phased replacements of 28.0 and 1FC stations, Postal Department to take over technical services on completion.
W Coble won the Club's Trophy final at 500 and 600 yards with F Halpin close behind. F Reid took Mr G Riles' Trophy. Final scores show W Coble and F Halpin leading with handicaps added, followed by Reid and Myer among others. Lawrence and Hodgson named local agents for Harwood Bagshaw products.
Harry Temple of Cootamundra was seriously injured when his car failed a turn at Demondrille while traveling from Cootamundra to Harden and overturned. Two other men from Cootamundra sustained minor injuries. Temple has a fractured pelvis and internal injuries and is in hospital in critical condition.
A local shearers meeting discussed a strike if no satisfactory award is granted for the coming season. Two representatives were elected to attend a conference later. Many visitors expected for the Church of England Ball at the Guild Hall on Friday May 21. The Gloomcchasers Orchestra with Fred Smith violinist will provide music.
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