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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1947
Page
3
In a surprising move Lieseitee forfeited midway through the ves season at the Premier Peti Net event, altering standings and opening room for competitors. Officials have not released further details about the forfeit or its impact on the championship options.
Latest figures show Miss Navy Audrey Bown 600 votes Miss Air Force Mary Field 9600 votes and Miss Army Barbara Jennison 600 votes. Time prevents a dance for Miss Army but supporters urged not to neglect the Army in the progressive penny vote totals.
Burra residents report many mosquito bites around town. At a Burra Town Council meeting Dr Woollacott suggested mosquitoes with tiny flight radii may breed in people’s own tanks. He advised regular kerosene or Bittten treatments for full septic tanks warning semi septic tanks can be treated.
Breele wins an A team match 17 games to 15 while the B team loses 13 11. Joan Nelson and Josie Jennison fall to Meryl Nelson and Avis Clark 3 5 in a doubles set. Other results include Fas Berglide and Carmen Dare beating Claire Lloyd and Joan Fahey 5 3 and several B team pairings with mixed fortunes.
On Thursday April 10 the High School Council toured the school at vori inspecting woodwork dressmaking chemistry and the yard and outbuildings. An assembly followed with remarks by A B Riggs H J B Jennison R C Heddle J 4 S Fisher and Mrs Woollacott. Carliene Davies played piano solo and Dawn Bernhardt Colin Samuels moved a vote of thanks for the council’s visit and for the half holiday granted by the President.
A quote attributed to Kingsley urges steady focus on one’s current task as the key to diligent effort. It presents work as the sole priority for the moment, framing concentration as the secret of all hardworking men.
Saturday evening event in the RSL Rooms raised funds for Miss Mary Field. Catherine Band provided music while Jack Gall prepared the floor. Decorations by Mrs Arthur Kellock and con veners Mrs Dick Aldridge and helpers assisted. The evening ran to midnight with W Young as MC and thanks extended to numerous volunteers and supporters.
The mayor revealed eight accidents reported at Bon Accord Bridge with the latest incident near term. Dr Woollacott warned a fatal outcome if no action is taken citing the dangerous curve. The town clerk noted road signs placed by police authority and councillors will inspect the bridge soon.
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