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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1943
Page
2
A demonstration of the Mules Operation will be given at Dave's Sheep yards on Tuesday April 13 at 10 am. Mr McKenna Veterinary Officer and Mr Reid Stock Inspector will demonstrate. Everybody welcome. Timacheon provided.
Elder, Smith & Co Limited announce a land auction at Burra Market on Friday April 16 as part of the Apt er Sheep Sale. The sale proceeds follow instructions from MRF. Duell with consent from the Commissioner of Crown Lands.
A vintage notice advertises a 533 acre perpetual lease with 200 acres cleared, subdivided into three plots. The property includes a house, four Jesuis, underground tank, sheds, and 70 acres of palow on share. Water supplied by springs. Terms include a deposit and balance due at transfer.
Ledger of sheep and cattle lots from multiple owners with counts of ewes and wethers. Includes ages from one to six years, July shorn, and May or OctoberNovember drops. Notes on breeders, joined rams, and good lines for sale at Martindale and Quandong.
Auctioneers invite further entries for fat mixed cattle at Ave Reg. Wantes with Woolzings. Terms must be arranged prior to sale. Attractive yarding of well bred sheep with good skins noted. buyers are advised to attend.
Fragmentary OCR shows back seats Circle 97 and totals for two/three children under eight, with taxes and multiple totals. Mentions Sealy and Az 64 but details are unclear.
A kitchen evening event titled A Kitchen Evening will be tendered for Miss Melva Hall in the Methodist Lecture Hall on Wednesday evening in April. Friends are cordially invited. Ladies requested to bring bride supper masks.
The Boobarawie Hell Committee has decoded to conduct Centenary Celebrations in 2013. Proceeds will be donated to Hall Ponds. The public is invited to attend the public meeting to help form a programme and ensure the celebrations are successful. L Gill, Secretary.
A church notice lists St Mary's Parish as holding services Sunday next with arrangements led by Borra 7.
The Barra Redruth Circuit announces Sunday services led by Rev S J Sykes at 3 pm with a supper following at E243.
Burra Kooringa Methodist Church announces Sunday nest services with Sunday School anniversary events. Morning and afternoon sessions listed with child services and usual church activities. Revenue or fundraising mention appears as aid for school funds. Included is reference to Rev St. Martin and an individual named Mr S Sykes.
MG and Mrs. T H Weillscott and family express sincere thanks to friends and relatives for kind sympathy after the death of their son Noel.
The family of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williams expresses sincere thanks to friends and relatives for cards, prayers, and expressions of sympathy following the death of their daughter. They appreciate all acts of kindness during this sad time.
A call for support to the PROF Annual Appeal features Lindsay Seulier's Orchestra performing dances titled Waltzing and Novelty Dances with good prices for admission. Ladies pay 9d and Gentlemen 6d, including supper, with baskets and supper preparation details.
Publicity by press and radio prompts landholders in Burra district to complete the police sanctioned questionnaires. Forms must be returned immediately. noncompliance risks a £100 fine or up to twelve months imprisonment.
A Mt Brean East Agricultural Bureau notice describes a mules operation demonstration on 40 weaned sheep at Mr Charles Tare's near Mr Frank Tews Homestead at 10 am on a Wednesday in April. Vet officer Mr McKenna and Stock Inspector Mr Reili from Adelaide will attend with equipment. Proceeds go to Royal Red Cross funds. A dance at the Institute follows on Friday the 9th of April, with entertainment by Mr Jeuner and his band and novelty dances. Admission 2 shillings, supper provided. plans call for food contributions from Unit members and support from the community.
A wartime themed cinema program titled The Mighty Air Arm opens with a romance and aviation documentary starring Robert Taylor Ruth Hussey and Walter Pidgeon. Highlights include battleships piloted dives and night action scenes with landing deck footage. Period entertainment features short subjects and a community musical segment, with tickets and tea served at Coverdale’s and Burra Pharmacy.
Local readers and supporters contributed generously with poultry meat fruit vegetables and sake noted. Mrs W H Sandland donated, Mrs MC Williams gave ten shillings, and Mr C H Rooke gave £1, bringing the total to £26 and pleasing all involved.
A dense ad column lists linoleums matting and fabrics priced for City buyers, plus ready made raincoats and wool garments. It promotes combines for harvesters, machinery parts, and accessories from Sara & Co. along with various tools, tonics, cattle notices, timber sales, tailor services, medicines, belts and wallets. Multiple firms vie for attention with price points and stock mentions.
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