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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1937
Page
10
After a 28-3 loss in the Maher Cup, Cowra calls for a rematch on neutral ground with a Sydney referee. Cowra players were sent off and officials worry over the rough play. Queanbeyan club seeks the rematch and aims to arrange it soon.
Chief Secretary Mr Chaffey announced a closed season for Murray cod during September October and November each year. Victoria and South Australia have similar bans. The prohibition applies to amateur and professional fishermen and aims to protect cod breeding and conserve the species.
The Wagen Municipal Council urged purchasing a £1000 diesel standby generator for Wagga to ensure essential services like sewerage water supply street lighting and power in case Burrinjuck Dam and transmission lines fail due to storms fires or floods. The superintendent Mr O A F Rabin po warned existing concrete fractures raise risk and supported immediate installation.
Jimmy Sharman and his boxing and wrestling troupe visit Boorowa Show next week. Featuring Tony Villa a hard hitting Filipino and Alex Lundyn the bearded international wrestler. Also on the bill Western Australia light welterweight champion Billy Riley and other regional locals seek cash prizes for strong bouts.
Reginald Rheuben Morton faces a malicious wounding charge against Bertie Andrew Sheather. Police oppose bail citing threats and risk of further violence. Hearing at Gumelaggar Police Court postponed eight days as witness remains hospitalized.
In NSW Parliament Premier Stevens rejects tabling dam reports as not in the public interest. A special committee will review major reservoirs and future dam plans. Ball questions reverse of consulting engineers while residents worry over strengthening Burrinjuck Dam amid concerns of faulty calculations and calls for public action.
A Monster Tennis Tournament will be staged at the Federation Courts on Sunday September 19. The event features a Men's Sealed Doubles with Man Jicap and a Ladies Club Singles Championship. Entries close September 17 to secretaries W Fisher and H Rochfort.
A cryptic domestic exchange has a person fearing others will view them as run down while a mistress asserts that a sent reference will make the judgment clear. The dialogue hints at social perceptions and reputation.
A wrestling exhibition offers a £5 prize to any man who fails to throw and pin Alex Lundyn within two rounds. The event features members of the troupe and highlights a taunting challenge to the audience.
The Clydesdale stallion bows to the season at Chesterton and nearby districts with planned travel and exhibition in the surrounding area.
Bold Melrose a bright bay working Clydesdale bred at Inverlochie Harden shows strong bloodlines with Bold Roseberry sire and Baron Pride influence. He won Highland Society Show Aberdeen 1906 second Edinburgh 1907 and Peebles 1908. sold 1911 for £9500. Fees and season details listed with paddock care and riding expectations.
Weights for the Cowra Cup to be run on Thursday September 16 list Gay Blonde 10.5 Bulldower 10.2 Powertdale 9 Televise 12 Rum mage 8 11 Poponaise 4 10 Prince Yamba 4 10 Electron 8 9 Bobili 8 9 Monogram 8 1 Macintosh 8 7 Seinauri 8 5 Topical 4 3 New Tip e 8 5 Search 4 1 Black Mist 8 0 King Moab 7 19 Kagal 7 10 Magni tas 7 8 Sehore 7 7 Nord 7 5 Kembla 7 5 Ardhree 7 0 Golden Man 7 0 Cool Joy 7 0 El Paraiso 7 0 Akaleni 7 60 Baltinore 7 0 Perm kop 7 0 Douglas 7 0 Beworth 7 0.
Princess Ubangi a 32 year old 27 inch high pigmy tree climber arrives aboard the Themistocles from Africa. She travels with entertainers headed to New Zealand. Her diet includes white ants nuts and honey and large supplies accompany her.
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