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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 22, 1931
Page
1
Walter Burns is identified as an auctioneer and stock station agent with roles in financial and general commission work and valuator services. The entry presents him as a versatile professional in auctioneering, stock handling, and valuation.
Burrowa stock and property listings accessible for sale across the district and statewide. Emphasis on accommodating small lots or large estates with prompt payment handling and post sale remittance. Auction sales conducted anywhere with agent forwarding, consignments to Sydney, and representation for Caspar’s Dip and Australian Fertilisers.
A £50 reward is offered for information leading to the apprehension of anyone involved in erasing or opening wire fences or netting, with details requested from the public to aid the investigation.
The monthly committee meeting at Chair Howe discussed handicapping reform rejected as unworkable, minutes from the prior session adopted, and financials shown with a balance of £90 17s 8d. Reports covered correspondence from Western District Association, including bylaws, and entries for cups with costs and sponsorships noted.
An expression of gratitude from the Buor owa Sub Branch of the Moturnoss Holdion to the town for support and a token of wareriation. The letter thanks volunteers for continued assistance and requests further contributions to fund the Band and community activities.
Marie Dressler and Polly Mowan star in a Metro drama filmed at the Empire Theatre. The comedic plot follows emotional entanglements as Anita Page and Charles Morton navigate social foibles while a stock market subplot adds tension. The feature highlights witty banter and the era’s film charm in a lighthearted production.
A contested council meeting discusses a Burrinjuck Burrows district bulk supply plan. The town government considers extending the line to serve multiple rural consumers, detailing costs, franchise rates, and potential impact on residents and ratepayers.
Fragmented OCR text suggests a sheep show and related events in Australia with references to farmers and artists. The content is garbled, but indicates a festival or fair with livestock displays and associated activities. No clear dates, names, or outcomes are discernible.
A lengthy and tangled report discusses drastic legislation aimed at banning motor transport to boost railway revenue. It claims prohibitions could raise billions in lost motor trade, shifting freight and passenger movement back to rail, with political arguments and economic estimates tied to 19th century transport policy. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but the passage centers on government action, fiscal projections, and the tension between motor vehicles and railways.
The readable portion hints at introducing a writer or author with garbled phrases and names. It mentions nameless individuals and unclear attribution, suggesting a misread line about an author or speaker and possible regional or linguistic notes. The content is incomplete and lacks concrete events or outcomes.
The Boorowa Branch 8 meeting at the Court House Motel Saturday heard from listed officers and attendees including ET Waboy KM Wright LL Williams VOW ume Batt Spleen 2A Bul man TA Cuomek and Chaiemae. Minutes from prior session read. a motion to advertise meetings was defeated in favor of calling meetings by secretary. delegates reported on conference proceedings and thanks were extended to Mr Spoor for attendance.
Fragmented text reports a scheme linked to government savings security through private banks led by the Bank of New South Wales. It mentions discount rates from 6.4 to 1 percent, lodgment of pass books as security, and withdrawal slips. Officials cite controlled, selective advances and note ongoing immigration discussions by Commonwealth Bank Board in Melbourne.
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