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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1932
Page
1
A notice offering a 50 pound reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone leaving gates open or cutting wire netting fences. The appeal targets those responsible for breaches of property security and underscores legal action. Authorities urge timely tips from the public.
Ambitious scheme backed by Local Government Association and Minister for Local Government aims to decentralize authority to country shires and municipalities. If enacted, it would grant local bodies power to administer vast Crown land settlements, with debates over reserves and transition challenges.
Mr T. fi. L. Flynn returning from Natallie Station, Wilcannia, notes cheaper sheep than in years. A mob of 7000 wethers sold at 3/6 a head, with large numbers moving west for feed. He cites dry country between Nevertire and Collie and a rabbit influx from Darling River. Wilcannia rainfall set a seven month record. shearing near complete with dusty clip and little burr.
The plan focuses on selecting men to work land in shires and municipalities with suitable locations. Practical countrymen warn that not every unemployed man will succeed on the land, even with small blocks. The scheme is ambitious with vast potential, promising to enrich New South Wales and fuel debate on state division into self governing units.
A reader suggests a practical antidote to poisonings in dogs. The correspondent recalls cases of dogs killed by poison and proposes using well powdered charcoal mixed with dye and forced down the throat to neutralize the poison, keeping the dog from drinking.
The article discusses Australian economic performance including gold exports, wool and wheat prospects, and government debt charges. It notes favorable wool prices, a strong recovery by Australia relative to other nations, and advice from Professor Hichen on holding back offerings. It also covers sport results and local social events in Binalong and surrounding areas.
In an interview Dr Woolnough discusses an aerial survey of Australia prospects and reports observing hens running during a flight over Fitzroy Crow. The next day it was learned the birds laid 18 eggs almost immediately after the reconnaissance, despite not being lawful for 12 months.
Public notice lists two hotel events with dates and times. Albion Hotel hosts on Thursday September 22 from 9 am to 5 pm. Carrington Hotel hosts on Friday September 23 starting 1 am.
Henry Simpson of Trafalgar Street Annandale was bitten while leaning over a fence by Bannerman’s Alsatian dog. The High Court found the dog’s presence near the highway an intentionally dangerous act beyond reasonable protection of property. The decision orders Bannerman to compensate Simpson.
A petition seeks a vote on uniting Wallendbeen with Demon drille and Jindalee. a counter petition may lead to an inquiry. Diggers Ball profits estimated at £300 with £100 allocated to Public and Sacred Heart hospitals and about £100 to the R85 League.
Experts say the proposal is the sole path to success for dairy farmers in this state region. Locally the plan would bring Yass within the central factory’s reach, with local suppliers poised to gain better returns.
Tumut Football Club proposed a race horse as the stake for a match with Cootamundra, valued at £200, to be played on Sunday. Cootamundra refused, though the committee joked that they would play if their president Mr. J. McLean rode the horse home, a weight he could not meet as Jim weighs about fourteen stone.
A notice invites readers to inquire about fully guaranteed battery sets sold by Paling's at 348 George Street Sydney. Terms are described as very easy.
Mrs Ricks of Bowna near Albury reports her pet lamb caused a burglary in her bedroom. The lamb was killed and found contain two 10 shilling notes. jewellery and other items were recovered with the notes.
A solicitor in a country police court lamented that his client lay in bed rather than attending. The Prime Minister sharply replied that perhaps it was better he lay in bed than in court.
Printed and published by Emily Maud Burns and Osman Warner Burns sole proprietors at their Linotype Printing Works Marsden Street Burrowa New South Wales.
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