Black Springs Red Cross Show at Hall raises funds
A large turnout at Black Springs Hall on Saturday supported the Red Cross fundraiser. Taslor and Branch Red Cross Funds benefited, with music, demonstrations, school displays, and a special address by MP Mr. BP Quirke. Local Farm entries, flowers, crafts, and a lively evening concert followed the daytime exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Springs Hall
Taslor
Red Cross
Childre
Quirke
Sra! White
Cates
RAAF
Pri
Jocal
Fatehen
Norman Heinrich
Community social notices and reminiscences
A fragmentary report details social items with many names and items such as Bread, Scones, Cream Puls, and Yeast Cake, listing Mrs Eckermann and Miss Butler among others. The piece shifts to a reminiscence of a community gathering, referencing Norrel Baynes, Mr. Morton, Rev. Bartlett, and others, noting welfare cheques and thanks for guests Don and Bob Morton and their expected contributions to town affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Winters
Mar- Tel Baynes
Brian
Norvel
Bartlett
Uney
M. Morton
Norrel
Vercontay
Larder
Clode
A. B
Welfare Committee
Pte
Bats
Pie
Bass
Inc
JM. Reps
LAC Baynes
Spackmal
Presentation to Soldiers in Burra Reflects Local Pride
In Burra the mayor presided over a council chamber gathering to honor LAC Baynes and Pte Spackman. Citizens praised their service and wished them well in returning to duties, noting Spackman’s family wartime service and local pride in the duo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac ON
Mayne
Spackman
Wonllacol. Esq
Lac Baynes
Pte
Lek
Butra
Norfel Baynés
FP. T. Sam
Burra
Brian Riggs
AB. Rigs
Kitchen Evening Honors Miss Melva Hill at Methodist Hall
A large gathering at Ko9 tiea Methodist Hall celebrated Miss Melva Hill with gifts and praise. Rev S J Marin led the program as Miss Beth Pearce and Mr A W Best won games, while Mrs Pearce and Mrs A Bown organized the event and Melva pledged to continue church duties with her fiancé Pte Hoss Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melva
S J. Marin
Clem Pearer
Martin
Bill
Pearce
A. Bown
Beth Pearce
A. W. Best
Norman Maxted
Hill
Miss Hill
Burra Tuesday Social Notes Highlight Local Movements
Burra Tuesday social column records Rev A. Barrett arriving with his wife to lead Burra Bedruth Methodist Circuit and his family, with locals Wells and Riggs family updates. Notables include Burra residents serving in the forces, relatives visiting, and townsfolk on holidays to Victor Harbour, Henley Beach, and Adelaide with mentions of Bank of Australasia transfers and hospital stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett
Burra
Bedruth
Barrett Bean
Mavis Riggs
Roma
Ant Battle Station
Oticer Hf
Senttizon
Stuit
B. Riggs
Brien
Badle Pinch
Victor
Rex. Pickering
Davey
Silver
Adelaide
R. Cowan
Ardressah
E. A. Pearce
Sprise
Boomonotoa
Warnes
Dawson
Faliett
Burra Hospital
Fred Wicklein
Whyalla ‘S
L. Wi
Anraith Celebrates Birthday of Mr Slower Humphrys
A luncheon in the Dining Hall of Messrs John Martin’s Adelaide marked the birthday of Mr Slower Humphrys. Attendees included Rev J P Thbrook, grandchildren and a great grandson, with greetings from family. Mr Humphrys, born at Stony Gap near Burra, is the sole surviving son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Gumargs of Hanson. He lived in Hanson and Burra Districts, with much of his life spent in Medinic. Surviving sisters and several relatives were noted, including Mrs Jones and Dr Serution, among others from Hanson, Burra, and Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martin
Adelaide
Salemate
Slower Humphrys
Blaine Hall
J.P
Th- Brook
Humphrys
Cme
Stony Gap
Burra
Jesse Gumargs
Hanson
Hansa
Medin
Lye
Thires
Jones
Country Women's Association Meeting Recap and Donations
The monthly meeting of the Country Women's Association drew about 2000 attendees on Friday, April 16 with Mrs G C Hawkes presiding. An apology came from Mrs W Lev. A second donation of £20 to the CWA AM Services Library Fund and £3 to the Cheer We Hiatt were decided. Next meeting will feature Divisional President Mrs Hervey Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uunity Women's Association
G. ¢. Hawkes
W. Lev
CWA AM Services Library Fund
Hervey Kelly
Mira Kelly Camoutige
Pearce
Leighton Group
Mesdames
Ot. McWaters
D. Baynes
Tettner
S. Pearce
M. Bogan
G. 5. Hawker
B. Langhottom
Priest
B. Jettner
Dp. Pearce
Also Mentioned on This Page
Black Springs
Junior
Brancs
Gilbert
K. Junn
H Gilbert
K Cowan
A. Gilbert
London
Cowan
I Hersey
Mr. Giersch
J. Dram
L. White- Roses
E. White
H. Hersey
W. Priebel
Gerhera
Colin Fisher
Harold Kelly
Trevor Tkahl
Garry Dunn
Natalie White
Ross Guibert
Cass
Trevor’ Kahl
Laurel Hardling
George Oram
Joan Oram
Jeanette Kelly
Marilyn Kelly
Marin Bully
Kay
Matthews Emporium G.B
Market Square
Burra Drapers and Furnishers
C. J. Pearce & Son
Willer Ral
Bangsras
Cain and
Jacob
Wagmenth St
Melva Hill
Ted Baulderstone
Eruit Palace
Smallgoods
T. Baulderstone
BURRS
Country Women’s Association
Sara’s
Sara& CO
Jaek Burra
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