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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1937
Page
4
A Japatiene newspaper outlines rules for long life including time outdoors, daily hot baths, meat once per week, vigorous woolen dress, six to seven and a half hours sleep with open windows, weekly rest, temperance in work and speech, and widows remarrying.
The Dowd family of Goolagong marks 100 years since settlement. Henry and wife, Irish arrivals of 1847, are named founders. Bishop of Goulburn Dr Barry led a Special High Mass with family members and 13 priests from Sydney and beyond. Papal messages conveyed.
Dr. C A Grogan urged the Shire to arrange a meeting with the Commissioner for Railways at Burrowa Gates to highlight daily danger and municipal support. The motion urged a full council reception during the commissioner's tour next month and passed with consent from Dr Vallance.
The Yass team defeated Queanbeyan by points to win the Massey Cup and bring the cup back to the home town. Canberra are expected to play at Queanbeyan on Sunday to challenge and retain the cup with a strong local effort.
The Voss Waratah football team defeated Queanbeyan 6 to 4 to win the Massey Cup in a rugged match. Shumack and McAliater combined for the try after a punt, O Hara converted, and Capewell stood out among forwards with strong play.
The Indo Australian remount trade ships four to five thousand horses yearly from Australia to Calcutta and Bombay for the Indian Army. Queensland provides the largest quota with Victoria and New South Wales also contributing, while boats from Melbourne Newcastle and Gladstone carry horses in stalls with windsails for ventilation. Prices vary by state, with heavy outlays for agistment branding transport and freight, yet values typically double on arrival in India.
Miss Hattie Gerrani married Mr John Tullueh Laver at Roseville Presbyterian Church with Rev G R S Reid officiating. Bride wore magnolia satin with train and pearl coronet lent by Mrs Graham Gerrand. reception at Church Hall Roseville. Honeymoon planned by motor and possibly to Adelaide.
Mass was celebrated at the old homestead on Croot Park Estate using the altar of the first Roman Catholic Australian Bishop Dr Polding. Congratulations arrived from London from the Prime Minister Mr Lyons and from the Premier Mr Stevens.
A historical summary traces Ford Motor Company progress from the first 1896 model to the 25 000 000th Rouge Plant Ford, noting Model T peaks, wartime shifts, postwar models, and key milestones including the 10 000 000th Model T in 1927 and 2 000 000th V-8 in 1935.
Norman Yorke, ex Secretary of Yass District League, officiated his first official rugby league match at Redfern Oval in the Metropolitan League star game. E G Boyton praised his exhibition alongside city officials, noting Yorke’s potential for England tour. Colin Evans, ex Banco Rovers fullback, shines for Graham's first-grade side in the Metropolitan Competition.
Three men injured in a motor car crash at the corner of Gerdener and Beat Binds Mascot hospital bystanders aided Albert Prentice 22 unknown bleed until Central Ambulance arrived Prentice Poldt and Walter Deacon were admitted to Royal South Sydney Hospital Prentice skull fracture throat lacerations serious ey es injuries critical Deacon fractured arm and facial wounds Polden a tobacco worker from Randwick suffered scalp face and eye lacerations and danger to life.
The report notes limited wool market activity in Great Britain overshadowed by the Coronation. Auctions run June 7 to 10 with cataloguing by June 2. The article also details ship loading of horses for India, the clearance signoff by the stock inspector, and workforce hard at work, despite racial language reflecting era attitudes.
Len J. Murphy announces new cartage service in Boorowa offering 24 hour general carriage and transport across the district. He mentions a motor truck, top-dressing machine, and if inquiries, with contact from Jugiong Street Boorowa and phone 8.
Notice reads trespassers will be prosecuted on property at Freshfields Borrows. James Heafey posts the warning dated 17 May 1995 prohibiting shooting or hunting without permission.
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