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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1948
Page
2
Mushroom foraging has drawn women, men, and children from the district away from rabbiting. Reports say two men loaded a lorry and earned about £4 each for an afternoon sale to Sydney. Two women and their children earned roughly £9 in a similar period. Prices vary with quality and packing, as in Sydney markets.
Weather challenged play but Jake Thomas won the 18 Hole Stroke event with 67, edging Jim Whale who shot a net 68. John Coughlan topped the 18 Holes Stableford with 28 points as Sunday’s wind and chill limited scoring. Next weekend features 18 Holes Plug and Stroke Competitions starting earlier to finish before dark.
At a Boorowa Show Society meeting last Saturday the N S W Sheepbreeders Association presented revised regulations for exhibiting sheep. All inspections must be completed within six weeks after June 1, with special permission needed if a breeder cannot meet the timeline. Permission for late inspections would render sheep ineligible for the 1948 Sydney Sheep Show. If applicable to the focal show, late shearing could allow exhibition at the final show. An Inspection Committee of Mosars, F Wright, W G Withers, T A Cusack and J C Mason was appointed. The motion passed.
The Forbes Municipal Council ousted ten employees after funds dropped below wage needs. Town Clerk Dempsey reported doubtful availability of funds for the next pay period. Finance committee debated the measure for over three hours before finalizing the mass dismissal.
The article argues for increased primary production to feed the world. It describes a young Junee turner testing a cost study to compare profits from 20 acres of wheat versus 600 acres with labor. the aim is higher earnings and broader employment.
Miss Mellin Mary Corcoran and Mr Themis James Flannery wed on Saturday May 1 at a Nuptial Mass in Cowra region. The bride wore magenta satin with full skirt and orange blossom veil. numerous relatives attended, with reception at the bride’s parents home in Woyan cala for about 130 guests before resuming their life at Wyangala after a touring honeymoon.
The Burrowa News urges readers to place early orders due to newsprint limits. Readers without copies are advised to contact Stuart Brown's Newsagency or the News Office. Subscriptions and ordered copies will be prioritized to avoid disappointment.
Results from the Golf Associates Wednesday events include the Stroke event for Mrs Amer's trophy won by Mrs Wood. The Line Stroke event was taken by Mrs There, with Mrs Greig Berend. Next week features two posted events on May 28 and an 18 hole stroke event.
Results show Young defeating Wealone 25 to 7 while Tenora beat Cowra by a score of 2 to 0. Gunidligal toppled Tumut, Cootmurdra defeated Junee 24 to 0, and Hamby beat Hoda 6 to 4 in a low scoring set of matches.
A garbled report lists taints score table entries with names Gundiagal Funes Tamar Hoorewo and Tiare, each showing rough point values. A lawyer quips about exact measurements in witness dialogue. The piece ends with a stray line about Wynall Cycle Depot Pudman St.
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