Victoria Park Improvement Committee Formed
A Burra public meeting at CWA Rooms discussed leveling and Grass planting of Victoria Park oval to allow cricket and general use. Colin Morrison formed the Victoria Park Improvement Committee with ten members and proposed council backing and fundraising plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Park Improvement Committee
C.W.A
Pearce
Victoria Park
Colin Morrison
Burra
H. J B. Jenison
Morison
Morrison
Oval
South Australian Cricket Association
Btan Woollecott
Stan Kellaway
R. A. Bevan
Bevan
Burrs
Clare
Tom Gerry
le Kellaway
Dofi Chennell
Ivan Burdon
Don Halliday
Ken Murphy
Jack Allen Int
Leo Bawke
T C. A Radford
H. J. B. Jenison
Burta
Te Mide
Stan Woollacott
Jennison
W. Carpenter
Sams
Corry
Ton Corry
B. Jennison
Rn Steer
Annual Meeting of the Burts Football Club
The Burts Football Club met at St Mary's Parish on Monday evening March 24 with a large attendance. Officers were elected including W Carpenter as President and Jim Terry as Secretary. R Barker named Patron. Delegates and officials, including boundary and goal umpires, were chosen and plans set for fees, transport, practice, and inter‑association match requests. Appreciation was shown to retiring secretary T A Radford and coach Luck Fisher, with thanks to the ladies for tea and dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burts
Cluh
Jin Terry
W. Carpenter
Ron Pascoe
Carpenter
R. Barker
Ray James
Jim Terry
Deach
Sid
Messrs
Sid Johnson
T. C. A. Radford
J. Pisher
Kevetnallen
A. Heinrich
Golin Foster
Ivan Hirschausen
Walker
Colin Morticon
Sellers
King” Broad
Butler
W. Whiteford
North Eastern Association
Colin Morrison
Bob Allen
Carrier
Messrs Wondards
Stan Kellaway
Morrison
D. Chennell
Dop Allen
Rev. Cowle
Ron Walker
Sid Geroop
Les Hirschausen
Len Bourman
Hob Allen
Victoria Park
Tyan Hirschausen
Vic
Toria Park
A. Radford
Brian Bell
Luck Fisher
B. Allen
Calin Morticon
Rom Pascoe
Final Welcome Home at Hallett
Hallett and District held a reception for four returned soldiers led by Mr Peter Bald. The program featured Mrs Kelly’s National Anthem, items by Miss Heather Phin and Miss Ann Fitzgerald, an elocution by Miss Joan Trevers, and Mr Fitzgerald. Each soldier received a traveling kit bag. names include Ken Molnes, Keith Jones, Peter Bald, and Bronze Phin with service details noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellett and
Peter Bald
W. Miller
Ken Molnnes
Islands
Australia
Keith Jones
Japan
Bronze Phin
Air Force
Miller
Noel Tiger
E. Kelly
M. Quinn
Griffyths Family Celebrates Son Frank in Despatches
Burra North residents Mr and Mrs Frank Griffthy celebrate their son Frank Griffthy being Mentioned in Despatches for bravery with the 2nd ASP in the South West Pacific. He served four years as a Jeep driver before returning to work on a Woodside property.
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Frank Griffthy
Burra North
Frank
ASP
South West Pacific
G. J. Woollscott
Downer
Woodside
Grifiths
AIF
Burra
Frank Grifiths
Food For Britain Appeal Hangs Fire in Burra
Burra citizens are urged to boost the Food For Britain fund as donations arrive slowly. A Sacr’d Concert at Burra Town Hall on Sunday night will feature Mr W. Hi Gare conducting church choirs with individual items and a collection to follow. Notable donors include Mr TF Ryan Mrs L Glade Mr M B Parker Mr W G Green Mr F M Pearce Mr J G Sara Miss M W Wreen Miss G Pearce and others, totaling £18 3 0 with £8 10 0 previously acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Jennizoh
O'Clott
W. Hi. Gare
TF. Ryan
L. Glade
M.B. Parker
W. G. Green
F. M. Pearce
J. G. Sara
M. W. Wreen
G. Pearce
Doda
Also Mentioned on This Page
Northern Cafe
Commercial Street
Hallett
Food For Britain Appeal
VES
Burra Hotel
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