Welcome to Rev and Mrs Tregilgas in Yooringa Hall
A welcome and social for Rev and Mrs F. Tregilgas was held in Yooringa Methodist Hall hosted by Kooringa Methodist Circuit members and friends from Burra North Circuit St Marys Parish and the Salvation Army. Speeches urged cooperation and support for the new minister and Sunday School work. The evening featured musical items and welcomes from various church groups with Pam Bourman extending a child’s welcome and a concluding supper and social chat.
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F. 5
Tregilgas
Yooringa Methodist Hall
Kooringa Methodist
Burra North
St. Mary's Parish
Salvation Army
A Bruce
Mary Best
G. L. H Pitman
Pete
St. Mary's
Pam Bourman
Paquita Ball
Jennifer Sheldrick
Avis Bruce
Beth Pearce
Avis Brice
Fay
Tregilzas
Beolf
Young ‘Worshippers’ League
Mrs Tregilgas
Contract Approved for Septic System at Burra Schools
Hon A McEwin announced during his Burra visit that the Burra High and Primary Schools will install new W C blocks after approval of a contract won by Mr A Herden for £2870. The Chief Architect's Department seeks a contractor to remodel classrooms and plans to pave and asphalt the yards to improve safety and reduce accidents.
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A. &. McEwin
Burra
W.C
A. Herden
Burra Water Supply Upgrade Planned
The E. and WS. Department will spend 2350 on Burra water system upgrades. Replacing old mains in Best Plate, laying 24 chains of four inch line to connect the eight inch Kootinga Malin to the six inch main along Morehead Street. Queen Street will have about 20 chains of three inch and two inch mains replaced with new three inch pipe. Pipes are being conditioned at Crystal Brook Depot and will be lined with cement.
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Burra
Best Plate
Morehead Street
Queen Street
Crystal Brook
From One Publican to Another Eagle On Counter Surprises Guests
A Burra hotelkeeper received a large parcel with exotic contents that turned out to be a seven foot two inch wingspan eagle. The note claimed shipment from Eudunda and was intended for the Burra Hotel's guests. The event drew attention as the eagle revealed itself when opened.
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A. Saxon
Burta Hotel
Eudunda
Cobber
Burra Hotel
Saxon
Contract Signed for Grading Victoria Park
Burra and District War Memorial Committee has engaged Mr B L Hogan of Boobcrowle to grade the Victoria Park oval and build a surrounding sancet rack. The £250 contract exceeds the committee’s estimate and work must be completed by August 31 1949 leaving time to plant grass seed. Hogan will start in about a fortnight.
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Burra and District War Memorial
B. L
Hogan
Johnny Green and Wishing Pool Debate at Town Council
The council resolved to place Johnny Green and a wishing pool in the lawn near Memories with suitable ornamentation. Mayor discussed design options and a competition offering a guinea prize for the best installation idea. Community members are invited to submit suggestions.
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Field
Bevan
Johnny
Foxes Rampage Threaten Sheep in District
Reports say foxes are unusually numerous due to rabbit scarcity and are killing lambs and even a sheep. A pastoralist claims 47 lambs lost in one night while a motorist spotted foxes near a slaughterhouse paddock. The Waterloo Gun Club has organised shoots to reduce the menace.
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Waterloo Gun Club
East Ward Ratepayers Lead in Tree Planting Drive
The Burra Town Clerk notes East Ward ratepayers are more tree minded than West and North Wards in a council campaign to plant trees and fill holes. Residents must water and tend trees. applications pour in, with East Ward foremost. Contact the Town Clerk or ward councillors to join.
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Burra
East Ward
West
North Wards
Town Council Faces Payroll Tax Burden
A local bulletin argues the Burra Burra Council must pay payroll tax on salaries and wages including clerks officers and park staff while excluding mayoral allowances. It notes government grants shifting cost between departments and cites Deputy Commissioner tactics and a council objection over horse hire fees. A humorous lodging anecdote follows about a lodger’s tea.
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Burra Corporatant
Peter
Paul
Council of
Burre Burra
Superannuation Question Fosters Council Debate
Burra Town Council and the Local Government Association discuss superannuation for council employees. The issue centers on wages and pensions with claims that current schemes deny early access to old age support and discourage thrift.
Greater Government Grants For Councils
The Australian Local Government Association aims to question councils nationwide on finance matters. Big state councils face budget strain from 40 hour week and wage costs, with ratepayers reluctant to raise rates. Some push to shift surplus petrol taxes and other federal funds to councils to ease funding.
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The
Australian Local Government Association
Councll
Commonwealth
Council
Australia
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Welcome
Rev and
Victoria Park
Johnny Green
Burrate
Landiaay
Farvellous
Inespa
Minespa
Ring Burra
Burra Cold Stores
G. Franklin
H. Cummins
Roth
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