20 Apr 1943
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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1943
Page
1
A government proclamation designates star thistles as noxious weeds. The notice notes widespread infestation concerns and outlines control measures and compliance expectations for landowners and local authorities.
The S School held presentations for retiring secretary and treasurer Miss G Pratee and Mrs Pearce. Staff and scholars praised their service, with Miss Hill and others presenting tokens of appreciation. Both recipients thanked the staff and wished the Gay School continued success.
Met. Bryan Methodist church held annual Sunday School anniversary services with afternoon and evening addresses by Mr. P Turosk and Rev. B Brook. Children received offerings and will prepare for the annual event at Mr Y Beckwith’s Razorback pavilion on Saturday April 24.
In Mondap's Advertiser a Milne Bay air battle report lists Pilot Officer Morrison among pilots credited. Before enlistment he attended Worlds End School and married Essie McWaters. Morrison later received the Air Force Cross for conspicuous service. He was on leave in Queensland when last heard from.
Report describes a test of a new theft deterrent device in Burra North. A car stolen at 3 am was recovered by 7 am, with authorities noting the device limited thief access and required a patrol route adjustment. The owner, Mr. Ho ken, located near Beaglenole Street, and the effort aimed to reduce thefts by enforcing longer travel distances for stolen vehicles.
Retired Gratiers unique tribute notes Mr Thomas of Burra North arranging flower pots and craft items for local patriotic bodies. He sells the wares and donates proceeds to various committees while accepting orders from anywhere. Townspeople show demand and supporters contribute sand cement and supplies to aid the effort.
A lively function at the Memorial Hall featured a dance and a trading table organized by Mrs Eric Murray and Mrs John Gebberet to support the FFCF unit. Volunteers directed stalls with vegetables, jams, chutneys, and preserves while Mr Jettver’s Orchestra provided music. The event drew a large crowd, with supper served and notable donations recorded.
J B Pearce defeated O Walker 26 to 16 in a bowls championship match last Thursday. The green was slow due to showers earlier in the week, but Pearce seized the lead late and pulled ahead after the eleventh end, finishing with solid scores on the final ends.
Burra Red Cross Branch reports a well attended meeting with resignations and new delegate appointments. Treasurer’s statement shows accounts balanced. donations acknowledged from Mrs F V Lord Pune Valley. Next meeting set for first Tuesday in May at Mrs W H Sandland’s Heaghmount residence with social activities and games.
Mrs Bardié A Allen, mother of Mr Robert Allen of Burra North, died in Adelaide after a brief illness. The deceased had prior to marriage been Bertha Jeuharder Gaveliter from Gurra North. Both Mrs Allen and her husband were born in Burra, with many residents noting the family’s long ties to the area. The notice records a funeral in Burra and mentions Mr B as a relative.
A Mt Bryan social for the Red Cross drew 22 attendees. Prizes included Mrs Maxtec's competition with fowl won by Merl in Lownsest and Mrs Wilks. A table of samples and comments noted totals and event details, with proceeds recorded as 3/1/6 from attendance.
Historical notes describe a controversial extermination method used against foxes in district 6. Procedures include inserting substances into fox holes, burning, and covering burrows with dirt, with steps repeated to ensure the pest is driven from dens. The text advises safety and mentions sulfur stocks where available, reflecting dated pest control practices.
The President Rev BK Barnett resigned as chair at last Thursday's meeting and will leave the district this month. Rev 8 J Martin named Acting chairman until the annual meeting. Aldhoven We has been in town briefly but contributed much to the society and parcel program at the Institute is thanked for its support.
Residents voice frustration as Burrs seeks to close flour mill and move processing to Adelaide. Citizens claim city interests push urban development at rural expense, threatening local jobs and town commerce. They urge maintaining local mills, butter factories, and rearing work to support rural prosperity.
Fragmentary OCR notes list names and days of activity at Burra Observation Post. Mentions Teena Pearce Abedgis and Gernden with scattered time slots from Wednesday to Saturday, including early morning to afternoon periods and several initials or initials-like entries for personnel.
The weekly examination results list medal witnesses for Grade VII Natalie White and Grades IV and Tam Eer, Grade XI Cokin Fisher, Grade T Jeanstie Belly, reflecting scattered student performances across multiple classes.
A concise report notes an incident involving the El Clases Op Jo arm of the Reseed Gale. Readable details indicate activity around a local institution and associated figures. Further context remains unclear from the fragment.
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