Farewell to Burra Postmaster M Hegarty in warm gathering
A large crowd at the Commercial Hotel Lounge bid Burra Postmaster M Hegarty farewell before his transfer to Peterborough. Speakers praised his wartime patriotic work, Institute and church service, bowling club sportsmanship, and helpful postal leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hegarty
Burra
Peterborough
N.C. Woodards
Hegarty
Burta
Woodards
Burga
Byrne
M. T. Fuller
Matt
Puller
Jim Brennan
Burra Fest
Tomes
H. +. B. Jennison
T. F_ Woallacott
Institute
Patriotic
Cival Defence
Burra Folk
St. Joseph's Church
Burra Institute
Jennison
Brennan
Lberty
Fruit Fly In Burra Strikes Horticultural Crops
A Burra report describes fruit flies attacking tomatoes grapes and fruit. Mr Walker found green fruit worm eaten and observed larvae on fruit bodies. Mr Pritchard reported ruined grapes and officials in Adelaide were contacted about the infestation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aif Walker
Mles
M. Pritchard
Walker
Burra Plagued by Mice Across Paddocks and Homes
Reports say mice are spreading through paddocks around Burra with many residents complaining of large colonies invading houses. Residents recall a 1920s outbreak and hope cold weather will end the current plague, while local storekeepers anticipate a spike in demand for mouse traps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Humerous
Phould
Food for Britain Fund adopts personal parcel plan
A novel scheme by the Lord Mayor's Food for Britain Fund uses name and address stickers on parcels distributed in Britain. Contributions buy bulk food, with stickers linked to a South Australian donor, to convey a personal gift. Stickers are distributed to council clerks and can be returned to the Adelaide Town Hall after Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Mayor
Food For Britain Fund
Britain
Town Hall
Adelaide
Official Opening of Burra Rifle Club on Saturday
Members of Borra Rifle Club resolved at a Wednesday meeting to stage the official opening on Saturday 12 April with Capt E C Collins in the chair. A first trophy shoot will follow on Saturday 26 April, continuing through to 30 June with prizes for various events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borra Rifle Club
E. C. Collins
Messrs
R. Q. Bernhardt
JH. Reed
F. T. Marston
P. W. Hogan
J. ‘Schwier
Collins
H. J. B. Jenison
Burra ASU Auxiliary Holds First Annual Meeting
The Burra ASU Auxiliary held its first annual meeting in the Club Rooms on Tuesday March 26. Mrs H Jennison chaired in the absence of Mrs A L Bence and thanked members for their support at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra Asu
Rooma
H. Jennison
A. L. Bence
Jenison
Queenly Ball For Navy Benefit At RSL Banquet Hall
On a Wednesday the RSL Banquet Hall hosted a Ball in Aid of the Queen for the Navy with Miss Mary Field and Miss Barbara Jerunson as Queens. Darrell Meld's Band played as dancing ran until 1 am. The event featured a cool drink stall, a pasty supper, and a formal election of officers for the host group after the dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RSL
Navy
Atdrey Bown
Darrell Meld
Queen of the Air Force
Amy
Mary Field
Barbara Jerunson
Reg. Clarke
Bill Whiteford
R. A. Bevan
Mesdames
Jack Kellock
R. Crewes
Ld Bown
D. Smith Guy Dolman
R. Breete
Don Chennell
Gid Bown
Messrs
A. Bown
Reg Clarke
R. A. Sevan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. M. Hegarty
Us Tearea
Burra Rifle Club
A.S.L. Auxiliary
Narta Baerbela
A. L. Kellock
Jenintson
R. Campbell
Pearce
E. Kellock
C. Pearce
Mesdames A. Linde
G. Tiver
VES
Burra Hotel
Faonse
Howe
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