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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1947
Page
5
The Highways Dept was asked how much grant money the town wanted for Main and District roads. A past five year grant of about £60 was deemed insufficient, with calls to repair Smelts and Cemetery Roads. The council (Dr Kellaway) proposed asking for £200 plus £100 from the council, to create one good road, seconded by Dr Woollacott.
A large gathering from Leighton and nearby districts met at Leighton Hall on Tuesday evening to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs B Jettner and Brenda who depart for Victor Harbour. Roy Humbrys presided as speeches praised the couple’s 35 years of service to the district and hall. Dancing and a supper followed as the community sent best wishes and a farewell gift.
Burra Institute advertises a Friday event at 55 King William Street with address C5890. The notice is a brief public listing for the community.
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