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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1932
Page
8
The article describes methods to control persistent weeds such as Johnson grass and sorrel by plowing in September and thorough cultivation to bring roots to the surface. It notes soil moisture loss and weather conditions affect effectiveness and recommends rapid crops like wheat to suppress regrowth.
A heated discussion among pharmacists and shopkeepers over headache powders triggers potential Pure Food Act scrutiny. Vendors worry about mislabeling and the need to limit sales to compliant products while authorities consider how to regulate powders lacking true food substances. A patient named Richo Win undergoes an appendectomy recently, highlighting medical issues connected to the broader topic.
Readable text lists four offers for garden seeds trees and related items. Mentions firm L. C. Shepherd & Son Ltd at 5 Parker St Sydney. Includes garbled product references like rock melon mix and flower items, with unclear quantities and inconsistent phrases.
The report details gold mining developments around Binalong and Emu Flat, including a ten acre deposit, rail transport logistics, and tunnel work. It mentions a capital base in 1960, deposits linked to Peak Bid style returns, and incidents from site exploration. The piece weaves local crime and personal anecdote into the mining tale.
A reminiscence on Kelpie and Barb dogs linked to Woalongoueh Station and the Macquarie River region. The piece recalls dog lines, notable kennels, breeders like Mr Gleeson and Mr Gibson, and famed dog names such as Chesty, Grand Flaneur, and Hector, with notes on dog breeding culture, matings, and early show judging.
Fragmentary notes detail breed affinities among Kelpie and Barb lines, naming dogs like Laddie and Call, the bleeding points on show day, and outcomes such as Laddie drowning and Sallie found dead. Mentions King, We Kings, Murray at Wollomgough, and various kennels, trials, and expos.
Mr Keith Kennedy described an incident where a traveler sought to train for a corroboree and caught a frog in a swamp. After the frog was released, it drank water and allegedly affected the speaker's voice, prompting a notable stir at the event.
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