War Memorial Plaque Unveiled at Hallett Ceremony
A Sunday April unveiling of the New Hallett War Memorial Plaque drew a large crowd. Sir Robert Nicholls inspected returned men, then Sir Ryder was introduced by Mr Miller. Nicholls spoke of sacrifice, unveiled the plaque listing World War II servicemen, followed by a two minute silence and the Soldiers Creed recited by Mr E. Murray. Wreaths were laid by the Hallett RSL president and the Fathers' Association. The service ended with the National Anthem.
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Hallett
Robert Nicholls
Miller
Sir Ryder
Robert
E. Murray
RSL
Noel Tiver
Hallett Rsl
Murray
Fathers’ Association
W. Miller
In loving memory notices from family members
Memorial lines recall fathers and mothers with dates 1928 1986 and 1943. Names include Daphne Dorothy Mick Bob Dorothy Norm Doug Joan Kingsley and Allen Doss referenced as immediate family. Messages express remembrance and longing across generations.
Burra Girl Plays for South Australia in Brisbane
Miss Valma Hirschhausen of Burra and third daughter of Mr and the late Mrs A Hirschhausen was a member of the South Australian Women’s Cricket Team at an Inter-State Carnival in Brisbane. She played with YWCA Adelaide and, in her first cricket season, forged a notable partnership with Miss June Ingam for the highest individual score among South Australians. Her five brothers none play cricket, but her father was deeply involved in Burra cricket.
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Valma Hirschausen
Burra
A Hirschausen
South Australia
Brisbane
Miss Hirschausen
YWCA
Adelaide
June Ingam
Horsehair Demand Urgent for Hospital Mattresses and Allied Goods
Urgent appeal notes need for horsehair along with brushwats and sheep skins for hospital bedding and medical uses. Mentions suppliers Hob Fox Water Rai Kanesroo and CAINant JACOR in a brief, fragmentary item from a historical page.
Seventh Security Loan Promotion in Australia
The notice urges nationwide savings to control prices and boost production. It promotes fourteenth year securities at 3 1 2 percent with denominations from £10 to £1,000, and three year bonds at 2 percent with £1,000 minimum, funds aiding repatriation, rehabilitation, public works, and redemption of maturing loans. It emphasizes safety, semiannual interest, and liquidity for emergencies.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Victory
Spalding reach record Mus Association score in victory
Spalding, chasing 281, extended nine for 280 to eight down for 581 with IK Gill making 208 before bowled by Beckwith and G Collins reaching his first century at 135. Allen, Jenner, and others contributed as Spalding posted a record Mus Association score. bowlers Voumard and Beckwith took most wickets amidst numerous catches dropped. Burra Market report follows with sheep yardage and prices heading into May 1949.
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Spaldings
IK. Gill
Beckwith
G. Collins
Heneker
Spalding
Mus Association
Mt. Bryan
Wolimard
M. Connors
Collins
Burra High Sports Day Set for Racecourse Tomorrow
Burra High School announces annual Sports Day at the Racecourse tomorrow with expected big attendance. After noon tea will be sold under the grandstand by the Parents and Friends Association. Last week's results show Softhail Craysey House 18 runs 6 Steel House won. In cricket, Draysey House scored 49 for eight wickets at the toss. Don Edwards excelled with five wickets for 23 runs.
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Parents ‘& Friends' Association
Softhail
Craysey House
Steel ‘House
Beeuer Draysey House
Don Edwards
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UTI
Ty the Tamer
Aseior
Matthews Emporium
Makoto
Market Report
Elder, Smith & Co. Limited
Priday
Burra High School
C. Leslie Phillips
Univ. Adel
Riverton
Tores
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