Mysterious Bird Cry At Burra Lake Alarm in Town
Residents near Burra Lake report an eerie cry and puzzling activity around the water. The unusual sounds and suspected presence of a large bird have caused concern among neighbors and local observers.
06 Nov 1934
Page 1
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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1934
Page
1
Residents near Burra Lake report an eerie cry and puzzling activity around the water. The unusual sounds and suspected presence of a large bird have caused concern among neighbors and local observers.
The Braidwood Shire Council met with President presiding and attendance noted. Discussions covered infrastructure steps for Tren Creek and surrounding areas, environmental considerations, and warrants for future work. The council approved funding measures, laid out leasing figures, and granted the Shire Engineer leave from November 1 to 24 for forthcoming duties.
The monthly meeting of the Gaul hori and Dietriet Ambulances committee discussed finances and welfare work. Figures showed income and debt coverage. the balance was deemed satisfactory with praise for staff. future wire charges were noted. The report highlighted a strong month with 246 total cases and 28 transports, plus plans for a December gathering near Graben and improvements at Captain's Flat.
Circus phrase appears garbled but indicates an award presentation to Mir Wood related to a Cup event. The text mentions a 440 yard race and a meeting or competition, possibly named Cup or race context.
In a fragmentary diary style Victorian scene, Delamont, Margaret Cheney, and family navigate upcoming marriage arrangements. The piece centers on a pending wedding to be arranged in six weeks, social tensions with Lady Tallsmouth, and the strain of Meyer Cheney’s match with Arnold Bellmoot amid village expectations.
Alderman Turnbus asks Goulburn City Council to detail quantities and costs for power house operations. Questions cover freight charges from railway, haulage to power house, fuel usage, repairs, maintenance, and overall running costs up to specified dates.
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