This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 23, 1930
Page
8
The ideal choice for Verandah Poreh or Town, balancing price and quality as the benchmark in goods and services. The message highlights consistent standards and customer value across locations.
May meeting of the band committee held in Boorowa with President Mr W Champion presiding. Minutes read and confirmed. Treasurer reported cash collection, audits satisfactory, and proposed band contest to be organised around mid November. Repairs to kettle drum approved, rooms for rent discussed, and Cowra trip hailed for hospitality and learning.
Alu meeting at Me Donald's Refreshment Room appoints A J Adams as acting treasurer for about seven weeks W Turner named secretary and manager of the Burrows Reserve Grade. Burrows First grade to Grenfell next Sunday in South Western Rugby League action. Hootown Reserves host Grenfell reserves in Bath-Western Rugby League at Murcown Showground with a fast game expected. Secretary urged to collect outstanding dues. Ban on a broken crease and disciplinary details noted with potential adjustment by contesting committee.
A Sunday match between Forbes Our Boys and Wirringa devolved into a brawl after referee Groan sent a Forbes player off. Leading 8 to 5, punches were thrown, women and girls joined, and two players fought with improvised weapons. The melee lasted about a quarter hour with no police present. Wirriya agreed to a rematch next Friday.
In Roehampton the Ashton brothers dominated the match against Ubique Artillery, delivering strong teamwork and powerful shots. The Gouburn side, led by the brothers, secured a decisive 12 to 7 victory while observers noted the Ashtons’ exceptional cooperation and pace.
Read of fish and crabs alleged to have fallen on paddocks sixty miles inland after whirlwinds. Queensland farmers report hunted fish, shrimps, and mud in homes and paddocks. Museum expert Mr Whitley confirms unusual event while practical tips on cleaning and dye removal follow.
Police search for 4000 sheep reported stolen by a large party of bushmen led by Detective McPhee. The herd, owned by Mexars Gorman and Sone of Momalong Station, was driven into snow country between Cheshunt and Mansfield toward Gippsland. Five bushmen aided the operation, with 1000 sheep believed dead. Investigators follow tracks across rugged terrain amid heavy snowfall.
The document cites a large federal deficit for the nine months ending March, with interent payments by the bank not yet adjusted. It notes total budget expenditures around 18,448,000 from direct taxation and lists revenues, customs, and debt figures, including a public debt total near 1.017 billion pounds.
The State Railways expect a deficit of 42,750,000 by year end, marking a principal shortfall. Minister for Railways Mr Stevens said a sharp fall in revenue has occurred, with as much as 50,000,000 lost in a single week.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.