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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1932
Page
3
Sydney wool sales show strong Continental demand for fine wools in good condition. Prices for New England and Moree clips indicate buoyant market as buyers seek quality wools. Re-offered lots from last season test prices. figures suggest solid values if supplies meet demand.
A New Zealand wool sale notes strong demand from Japan and Continental buyers for standard and strong fleece wools with prices rising 7 to 10 percent. Free grown lines sold full some at higher values, and bulky stock remained in demand with notable gains. The Br bred lines and AAA branded lots achieved top results, with sales continuing next week and a catalogue of around 6090 bales to be issued in Sydney on September Find.
The Corowa committee invites former residents to join the back to Corowa week in October. It promises the largest event in town history with a full programme tied to the Corowa Show and Water, featuring His Excellency Governor Big Philip Game. Special train services will run and visitors should send names to Secretary Frank Galbraith promptly to secure certificates and reduced railway fares.
A series of divorce petitions in various states reveals trivial marital grievances driving legal separations. Chicago petitioner cited constant jokes and snoring as intolerable, Minnesota claimant complained of color clash from her husband’s hair, while other divorce pleas referenced nagging and quotes about obedience, with courts granting relief in each case.
An advertisement section touts a selection from the firm offering a dahlia set, urging readers to order promptly. It references a long list of varieties and promises best options for gardens and nurseries. The misspelled text hints at a promotional tone for spring planting and plant catalog sales.
Local Sydney firm LC Shepherd and Son Ltd advertises trees plants farm and garden seeds from Parker Street. The listing highlights a general supply business serving gardeners and farms with varied flora and seed offerings.
A letter from A Coles of Stenagar Commonwealth Stud Farm argues Australia must boost pig breeding to compete with Denmark. He cites Ottawa support, improved breeding quality, and the need to align with British markets, urging rapid development of a world‑class pork industry to stabilize home markets and win export opportunities.
The court heard a cautionary tale amid prosperity about spouses and individuals taking on loans and extravagances beyond means. The discussion cited furniture and expensive furniture suites as examples and warned that living beyond ability leads to financial trouble. The solicitor noted costs and the matter was adjourned, with a purchaser to pay £60 to £70 and a further week for settlement.
An old hospital tale recounts Blue the dog awaiting his master at St George Miptyiet Hospital. For five years Blue kept vigil, guiding nurses and visitors, waiting for the master who never returned. When the master finally died, Blue appeared to sense the event and retreated, remaining a symbol of loyal devotion in canine form.
Fragmented OCR text describes ongoing updates across scientific, political, commercial, musical, and sporting fields with reference to Victor Radio and a guaranteed battery sail to Paling’s at 338 College Btre e Sydney. Terms reportedly favorable.
A fragmentary item reports an unusual equine event with unclear details. Names and places are unreadable, but the piece hints at a troubling incident involving a horse and a mystery surrounding its fate.
Fragmentary line mentions Alto large mocks of nine items and references Compasy's Fruit Playered ewrdidla and Sheekey's famed works. Names and context are unclear, making precise identification difficult.
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