Mount Bryan Girl Recalls Queensland Flood Ordeal
Miss June Maxted of Mount Bryan recounts a roadside flood near Bundaberg Maryborough when 30 travelers faced rising water. The group formed a human chain, rode out the surge on car hoods, and waited 24 hours for the creek to subside. They eventually reached Maryborough after a five day weekend with fuel and food scarce.
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June Maxted
Mount Bryan
Mira H. A Edwards
Bttada~berg
Maryborough
Cald
Dust Delays Adelaide to Burra Race Day
Dust on the main Adelaide road between Marrabel and Burra delayed many racegoers from Adelaide to Burra for Wednesday races. Vehicles had to follow at a mile's distance due to poor visibility. The Racing Club watered the track to curb dust but caused slick conditions at the top end of the straight where jockeys noted slipperiness after the hurdle race.
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Adelaide
Burra
Marrabel
New Mineral Found In Burra District
A report from the Mines Department notes a new mineral discovery in Burra district. Samples from Uraniues were submitted by E and B Pinch and others, with authorities delaying analysis pending fuller identification. The draft notes mention Taquirtes and plastic clay deposits between Burra and Bryan, suggesting pottery production potential for the area.
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Burra
Mines Department
Nal
Bettiz
Bryan
Two Tenders Lodged For Burra Hospital Extensions
Two tenders have been lodged to carry out extensions to Burra Hospital. The Board of Management will review them shortly to enable work to proceed. The note recalls there was only one tender before the war.
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Burra Hospital
Board of Management
Inet
It Never Rains But It Pitches Through Town
The report recalls past property fires at Mr P. Byles estate and wind damage to sheds. This week Dr Pitcher figures in a traffic incident when a blown tire near Bute caused his car to overturn and another vehicle collided with it, leaving extensive damage.
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P. B. Byles
Dr Pitcher
St Over
Bute
Pitcher
Burra Racing Club Winter Meeting a Success in Windy April
Burra Racing Club held a successful Winter Meeting on Wednesday April 1 with bookmakers turnover around £22,500 and a rate of £447 9s 0d. The track was in excellent order and patrons enjoyed improved facilities, though the Squatters Handicap disappointed with only five starters after Beccason scratched. Seaboy won the Squatters Handicap ridden by R Cox, Velvet Bow won the Princess Royal Hurdie, Lucy Bree took the Canowie Trials, and Ganger won the Mackerode Flying. The CWA Ladies provided a well attended luncheon and trophies were presented by President Gerald Gask to Sea Boy owners Sullivan and Dew, trainer G R Jesset, and jockey B Cox.
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Burra Racing Club Limited
Burra
Beccason
Seaboy
Mesars BJ. Sullivan
M. J. Dew
GR. Lesser
Hurdie
Ted Maddigan
Wood Prince
Chev Marie
Wat Prince
CWA
B. R. Davey
Gerrald Gask
Burra Racing Club
E. J. Sullivan
M. 3. Dew
Gask
Adelaide
Sullivan
Igullivan
G. R. Jesset
Race Day Accident Near Burra Involving Unknown Driver
A vehicle arriving from the Burra Racecourse lost control and crashed at the culvert near the Post Office. It ran along the footpath to the Town Hall entrance, veered, and collided with a car parked in front of Dr Pitcher’s residence. Both vehicles were damaged.
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Burra
Pitcher
Quiet Burra April Fools Day Passes With No Incidents
April Fool's Day in Burra passed quietly with no incidents reported related to the time honored custom. A few visitors at the Burra Races played light jokes at gate entrances, telling drivers they had a flat tyre as the preferred harmless prank.
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Burra
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Meyer
H. A. Edwards
Andee Bere
Guitier Sesdons
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Savings Bank of South Australia
ESD
Gog Williau Sreet
Adelidh
R. Cox
Heald
Eid
B. Cox
W. Millard
Cox Wustably
Gebhardt
W. G. Terry
Byron Gordon
Judee
Gordon's
Hurdies
Velvet Bow
Carlo Domino
Parvera
Deserete
St. Tempery
Baccawin
Burra Squatters
Chev Marle
Primge Raches
Funny
Chataret
Casture
Pigidy Hendicap—Ganger
Cavan Bass
Royal Token
Lucy Free
Deserette
Beesna
Beecason
Betair
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