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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1937
Page
2
The article outlines practical steps for growing lilies and bulbs, including mulching with leaf mold, watering, planting depth, and root protection. It stresses heat tolerance, soil moisture management, and careful handling to improve bloom quality and plant health.
Quality fruit trees offered with a choice of 7 varieties from apples almonds apricots grapes lemons mandarins nectarines peaches pears plums prunes oranges quinces and others. Order at seven trees minimum with wholesale rates and optional home delivery.
A fragment notes P.LC Shepherd and Son Ltd a seed supplier with a long standing Farm and Garden Seeds tradition. The text references 827 and telegrams from an entity named SEPHERD Sydney, indicating a historic business thread and communications era.
The article advises starting pruning of stone fruits this month to gain a lower set and direct growth. It notes potential weather benefits and mentions that early pruning may improve yield though departmental experiments are not conclusive. It references the departmental handbook on pruning practices.
Fragmentary report discusses varieties of fruit trees cultivated in the state. Mentions agriculture, cultivation practices, and a reference to agrivulturary topics with unclear details and stray phrases.
Ethiopian horse James Barnes will retire from racing duties and be kept at a Suffolk Vale property. The owner Mr We Bowe of Kelso Bathurst confirms the old stallion will spend retirement days in a good home and will be retained for breeding.
A speech outlines plans for a steeply funded dam and auxiliary schemes at Wyangala Dawn with channel works and Weirs. Criticism targets government responsibility and calls for awakening ministers to accelerate development. The article notes high costs and suggests parallel northern projects alongside the Namot River dam. A local sale ad closes the piece with shop notices.
Police attend a meeting at South Circle Park to discuss proposed measures in the elaime hoe industry. The gathering, with members of the recently formed juastaral workers union, elected two delegates for June conference and reported no fresh developments in Rivering districts.
Racing at Binalong Race Club featured the Swiitay meeting with main events including the 44 furlong Hutser 40 Puteri B12, and Flying Handicap. Notable entrants include Sky Brightener, Armada Tus Sunthe, Tarsille, Neay Neon, Wall Honour, and Colonel Glow On. Nonice Handicap and Welter results list several contenders such as Onward, Viailen, Venton, Tom's Mistake, and Gad Abie with varied performances.
Inspector OConnell of Forbes police district said two plainclothes officers attended the meeting to stay in touch with the event. He stated they did not interfere and only ensured police awareness since the gathering occurred in a public place.
Leo Reddy former first grade captain and Yass District League captain faced amateur code revalidation rejection by the Rugby Union. The decision sparked controversy as Reddy played league matches and led University swimming at the Adelaide Centenary carnival. Reddy previously worked for the Department of Main Roads and held ranks in the Royal Australian Air Force.
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