Burra Observation Post schedule snapshot
Burra Observation Post shows upcoming monitoring shifts from April 12 to 16 with multiple personnel listed for each day. Entries include Corry, Brooks, Fite, Murphy, Maskiveau, Ockenden, Peem, Priday, Kellock, Pearce, Taylor, Best, Riges, Hogan, and Me Waters assigned to early morning to early afternoon slots across days Monday through Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Brooks
Pam
Fite Haz
Murphy
Ian
Amy
Maskiveau
Priday
Bains J. Kellock
Sasa
Anri
Pearce
Se Taylor
Aamy A. Best
A. B. Riges
F Hogan
Waters
L A C Len Bence Winz Boxing Tourney Report
Len Bence from L A C dominates an amateur boxing tourney among AME Crew personnel at an Australian aerodrome. Descriptions note sharp punches, dramatic spins, and a referee’s calls ending in a winner. Crew mates nickname him Beneey as the event closes.
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Len Bener
Snd
AT. Bene
Australia
AME
Len
Bencey Sant
Bet
Wis
Tal
Thes
Tham
Beneey
Barra School Welfare Club Minutes Report Meeting
Minutes from Barra School Welfare Club in the Assembly room ADE G 1543 show apologies from Mex Hil G Woodman and A D Sellers. Mrs Jenn son presided over good attendance and a prize donated by Mrs Bartlett. Next month plans include a sugar bag trade table with all goods made from sugar bags for school funds. The news neecine will be best on May 4 15 192}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mex_ Hil
G. Woodman
A. D. Sellers
Burra Public School Weekly Exam Results Show Varied Grades
Weekly examination results at Burra Public School list students across grades from I to VII with names including John Jenkin Jubm Barplet Ken Heinrich and Brian Saunders. Week ended April 1 shows Irlam Par wer John Jenkin barplet and a wide spread of students earning marks across grades, reflecting mixed performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesle
Pam Tiver
Page Ir Jam
Avis Erlam
Joyce Skone
Ene Jobe Jenkins
Donald
John Bartlett
Ban ‘Scoop
Barbara Bennett
Barbers Ferret
Lou Boilman
Marjorie “Willis
Shirley Lewis
Terry
Lindley ‘Davies
Brian Saunaers
Sue Matin Joen Nelson
Pattie Genders
Bob Ha
Brian
Catliene Dees
Lois Finch
Trenta Kelkek
Doc Allen
Burra Extends Beauty Spot Park With Tree Plantings
Local council plans to expand the beauty spot along the creek with upgraded paths and bank planting. Residents recall past improvements and note many trees from the Centenary year thrive, with replacements for failed plantings anticipated after this damp season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Connell
Ures Creek
Dueiup Une
Halett Red Cross and F F C F Halett Meeting Honors Baker
The Halett Red Cross and F F C F held a monthly meeting on April th with good attendance. Mrs Owen Smyth presented a coal gift to Mrs Baker for her long service including as doorkeeper. Baker expressed thanks and pledged to continue helping. Trading table raised £2 10s 1d. evening takings £22 8s 3d. mystery parcel £14 9d. Donations from Mrs Owen-Bmuth Miss Nordemare Mrs Shear Diver and Mrs Noel Tiver recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northmore
Parpel
Mystery Arce
Qwen-Bmuth
Nordemare
Shear Diver
Noel Tiver
Burra High School Fest Royalty and Assemblies Report
Burra High School announced Fest Year officers including Sarry Pearce and Loma Simmons with Vivian Jeters and Lesand among nominees. No sports were held last week due to the flu. Pasroe led the assembly along with the usual form of Lie assembly. A note on weather mentioned Misiaware. The April Schostst Pstrich Fund stands at £2 10 3. War Saves total 1017120. House points show Blue House 146 and Brown House 103.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lass
Sarry Pearce
Loma Simmons
Vivian Jeters
Lesand
Sesther Pearce
Margaret Sykes
Warman Mar SB
Intermediste
Scurn
Hastian Ford
Lindsay Kakoschie
Geneal
Jill Pesroe
Ronda Baurcan
Rom Pasroe
Bateson Sane
Burra Police Court Case on Drunkenness and False Report
In Burra Police Court Avril Ghst ke Burm faced charges on a scheme of drunkenness by Moss of W H Gure and M S Ed wards, with 776 posts noted. He was sentenced to twelve months under The Act. On April 7 John Kir win Clement was fined £1 and 1s 0d for giving a false report to police, leading to severe police action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Schube
Moss
W. H. Gure
M. 8
Edwards
S.P
John Kirwin
Clement
G. £. Dane
W. M. Gare
Burra Protests Rural Sale Scheme Cuts Livestock Trade
Barras' district rallies against a government plan to limit livestock markets to one market day monthly. The Rural Industries Division argues for savings, but locals warn it will waste manpower, reduce sales, raise transport costs, and hurt rural livelihoods and war effort. They urge unified protest through MPs, industry groups, and local stock owners associations.
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Butrs
Barra
Rural Industries
A. &. Callagan
Department of War Otgsnsatan
Hural
Agents Association
Abe Rhockowners' Association
Mar- Rete
Shel Momume
Gra. Burra
Burra
Manus
Sheen
Opaina
Tuinine An
Thi
Dave
War Organiseion Department
Agents ‘Association
Grms
Stock Owners’ Association
L Burra
Seventeen Children Christened at Barre North Methodist
Seventeen infants were christened Sunday afternoon at Barre North Methodist Church. Rev. H.K. Barnett officiated. eight boys and seven girls joined the church. Names include Shirley Hischausen, Marie Gare, Rosslyn Reed, and Bruce Stockman. Mothers received posies, and the Kindergarten choir sang The Candle Song.
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Barre North
iRedrath
Kinten
Foormiga
Hut Wing
HK. Barnlett
Shirley J
Ronda Hischausen
Marie Gare
Rosslyn Reed
Marlene Carentier
Russel Tiver
John Bartlett
Phyllis Williams
Leslie Ine Thomas
Don Wien
Hindergarten
Ehuldeen
Hanson Red Cross Branch Meeting and Events
The Cove Branch met in Memorial Hall on Wednesday. In April 1943 a cheque for 49 pounds was proposed for Red Cross General Funds. Mrs Wanny departs, a presentation of Oven Ware was given, a dance and a welcome home for Pies were planned. Traditional table overseen by Mrs H Bishon, competitions run by Mrs J Mitchell and Miss M Rogers. Mrs M J Marchant won in both events. Afternoon tea by Mrs J Brereton and Miss Gillett. Next meeting at tear Stasee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cove
Memorial Hall
Red Cross
Leig
Wanny
J. J. Brown
Dixon
D Gray
H. Bishon
J Mitchell
M. Rogers
M. J. Marchant
J. Brereton
Gillett
Black Springs School Hreskty Examination Results
Sade Votan reports on examination results at Black Springs School with Betsey and Colin Fister noted among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Springs School
Sade Votan
Tan Betsey
Colin Fister
Burra North Red Cross Branch Meeting Notes
Burra North Red Cross held its monthly meeting in the Crogus ial on Wednesday with a large attendance. Mrs. F. Sara presided. donations were noted for materials for Mr. Thomas, including sand and wire, and a plan to craft dolls and animals. The bank balance was 89/10/08 and a £50 donation was authorized to Headquaters.
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Crogusial
Avril Tin
Metilig
James Clote
Tarvey
Carl Pearce
Fr. Reed
W. J. Thomas
Feaman
Sion
Headquisters
Tes
Sereed Oy Mesdames M Tiver
T. Fuller
Baldina Mongolata Gold Mining Syndicate Progress Report
Report notes for Baldina Mongolata Gold Mining Syndicate at Fort Let Ened Sed Apel 1942. Describes ongoing hill stoping near Farnden’s Hill, continuing for a period with a six foot advance totaling 79 ft. West wall shows a small leader while bearing no monetary value. Value estimated around 15.
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Farnden
Stopin
West Wall
Burra Council and Institute Committee Reach Rent Deal
Council and Institute Committee reach agreement on renting the present Council Chamber. Council pays 505 for generic rent plus cleaners lights and three nights use, with permanent representation on the Tasstate Committee to bring closer ties and social benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bure ‘Tow Council
Burra Institute
Council Lo Supply Lye Cleaner Council
Messrs FT. Sara
ACB
Rimes
Jenruary
Atko
Too Orlies
Burra
Burra North F.F.C.F. Sets up Shop to Aid Empire Appeal
The Burra North F.F.C.F members met with 28 in attendance presided by Mrs. Riges. They planned a shop opening on May and a donation to the Empire Appeal. The shop opened on 2 April under Mesdames Clyde and Pearce, with profits totaling £36 10s 4d from various stalls.
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Empire Appeal
Foublic
Boston
Thowas
Smith
Jafternoon
Mesdames AL. Clyde
C. [Pearce
Griz
Meadames B. Jennison
Scroop
Alogether
Mt Bryan East School Weekly Test Results
Mt Bryan East School presents weekly test results with student pairs Lover and June Mazled, Ronda Thom, Margery Dare, and Fenben Thomas. Grade v marks show totals including 63/10/0 to date, indicating ongoing progress and assessment outcomes.
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Lover
Ronda Thom
Fenben Thomas
Margery Dare
War Sawinks
All persons urged to obtain a Forms from Guera Record Office
Citizens are told to secure all required forms from the Guera Record Office, with each form itemized and available upon request. Officials emphasize accessibility and prompt collection to ensure timely submissions and compliance with local procedures.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ockenden
L.A.C
Len Bence Winz Boxing Tournament
Barra School Welfare Club
Burra Public School
Couneil J
Burra High School
Burra Police Court
Barra North
Hanson Red Cross Branch
Touremment
Grant
Davey
Sara Te
Pesree
Tiver Barris
Sykes
Bavey
EY. Riges
A. Bartlett
Corry Ay
Edwars
Martin
McWaters
Hegarty
Leftery Herbert
Walker
Marston Rogers
Stevens Kellaway
Burra North Red Cross Branch
Baldina Mongolata Gold Mining Syndicate
Burra North F.F.C.F
Mt Bryan East School
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