Burra Racing Club Winter Meeting Faces Train Cancellations
Burra Racing Club Limited held its fret meeting for 1948 on Thursday. With two exceptions fields were not good due to coal shortages canceling the special Adelaide train. Twenty four horses booked to travel by train, but cancellation notice caused trouble for owners and traders arranging floats costing £5. Weather was bad with a strong northerly wind, dust reducing visibility until mid-day. Despite poor conditions a fair crowd from the district attended, bookmakers operated, and several events were won by outsiders. The day featured a new room for jockeys at the saddling paddock and an excellent luncheon by the OWA. The meeting concluded with the Burra Handicap won by Maren Gem. the silver cup was awarded to the owners of the winner by President E. C. Collins. Details of officials listed.
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Burra Racing Club Limited
Adelaide
Burra
SAJC
Burra Club
OWA
OWA Isdies
Burra O.W.A
R. M Reed
Hampton
Rowethiu
A. Reed
Badman
Maren Gem
Horae Maryle Bee
E. C. Collins
Collins
End of Jong dry spell as weekend rain brings relief
After a 67 year record drought, steady rain from early Saturday through Sunday eased the district. Farmers report soils soaking up moisture while water scarcity persisted for cooking and drinking. Registrations for district towns are listed, with many water channels remaining dry as lines fail and rainfall stops.
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Jong
Burra
Gum Creek
Leighton
M. R. Humphrys
R. W. Humphrys
Stud Park
Collinsville
North Booborowle
South Booborowle
Mt. Bryan
Hallett
Webster Appeal Closes With £ 238
The Webster Appeal fund closes after contributions totaling £ 238 1s 0d. Prev acknowledged gifts include £ 197 6 1d from Mr and Mrs L W Gebhardt and smaller donations from numerous supporters. The fund plans to accept late contributions though it is now orderly closed.
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L. W. Gebhardt
Edwin Finch
H. J. B Jenison
K. R. Crewes
Air Force Association
Burra
Z. P. Griffen
Tralaggan
F. M. Pearce
A.T. Hams
W. Weeks
Forty Cyclists for Anzac Sports at Burra Rate Course
Forty cyclists have nominated for the Burra Anzac Sports to be held Saturday at the Rate Course. The event draws over 100 entries, with 85 minutes of racing claimed as thrilling. Officials promise excellent track conditions, refreshed by recent rains, and a full day of sport with horse entries possible, refreshments, a publican’s booth, and children's races with prizes. Proceeds go to the Tocal R.S.L. Club.
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South Australia
Chile
Tocal Rs.l. Club
Farewell to Mr. Jim Terry in Burra
Mr Jim Terry, an official of the National Bank, has been transferred to Lismore. In Burra he supported local sport, and friends gathered at the RSL Rooms on Tuesday evening to bid him farewell. W. Carpenter led the proceedings with eulogies and Mr M. G. Dobson presented a travelling rug and cigarettes on behalf of attendees. Mr Terry thanked them and spoke of fond memories and wished Burr a successful season. Forms obtainable at The Burra Record office.
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Jim Terry
National Bank
Lismore
Burra
RSL
Jack
W. Carpenter
M. G. Dobson
Terry
Dobson
Burrs
Burta
Rifle Stage Sees Disrupted Scores In Wet Conditions
Burra Riflemen faced rain and poor attendance during the 19th Stage of the E. Callins Trophy on Saturday. Visibility was low and bullets drifted in moist air, yet Ron Kellock posted 39 with a following 34 for 75, leading in both the EC Collins and The Gap sheets. David Ford emerged with 27 and 28, noted as a promising young shooter.
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Burra
Ron Kellock
E.C. Collins
David Ford
David
Health board reviews TB survey and Burra school works
The Local Board of Health met in Council Chambers to discuss readiness for a Health Survey in country centres focusing on tuberculosis. Skin tests will be arranged and leaflets sent. Education replies note Burra High and Primary School lavatories are top priority and Mines Department will investigate waste disposal promptly. A note to Burra school secretary requests notification of any work within fourteen days while Dr Bevan laments stray dogs harming Rotunda plants.
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Central Board of Health
Education Department
Burra
Mines Department
Marston
Burra High School
Connell
Baulderstone
Bevan
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Burra Racing Club
Winter
Meeting
HM. Scott
A. Bevan
Chinc
Kaperina
R. Medhuret
Turkish Pride
Redruth
Aberdeen
J. Reilly
Penburst
B. Whitaker
Pen Burst
Penbrae
Offersis
Webster
Austin Cars and Trucks
Bitain
Mid North Car & Tractor Service
Austin Cars
Caterpillar Diesel
John Deere Aero Tractors
Street Surray Telephone
R. J. Kellockay
W. Bogan
H. Lehwier
D. H Field
F.T. Marston
C. Bushell
Holmes
C. Hopkins
A. Loga
J. E. Harris
AC. Ford
A Bernhardt
of Health
Board of Health
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