Burra and Peterborough Plan Bitumen Link Road
Representatives from the District Councils of Burra Burra and Peterborough met at Hallett to push for bitumenising Main Road 45, the key link to Adelaide and far northern towns. Deputation will ask the Minister for a formal link stating cost estimates around 12 000 pounds per mile, with Snowtown and Blanchetown Morgan routes cited as higher priority.
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Burra Burra
Peterborough
Hallett
Bike
G. Stanley Hawker
Minster
Hanson
Claré of Mine
Burra
Broken Hill
Melbourne
Adelaide
Bordertown
South Australia
Victoria
Murray River
Blanche
Blanchetown
Snowtown
Mount Tredst Hallett Counci
Untitled fragment on road costs and maintenance figures
Fragmentary notes discuss costs for a ten mile road section and annual maintenance. The text references figures around 7 000 pounds for the section, 100 pounds per four miles per year, totaling about 11 000 pounds, and mentions bitumen paving equivalents.
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Tveroorough
Toscanini Ends As Conductor In Retirement
The famed conductor Toscanini retires from active conducting after a long career marked by acclaimed performances and international acclaim. Artero Tenanini is not mentioned in reliable context. the piece centers on Toscanini's retirement and worldwide recognition.
Catfish Nonsense From Easter Fishing Tales
Reported humorous misadventures of catfish catching during Easter. Fish were struck with bottles and stones, then released back to the water as anglers joked about sore heads and hangovers. An amateur with a semi professional companion mused over a catfish having kittens.
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Isaac Walton
Murray
Burra Council Grants Oval Rental for Football Season
At a Burra Town Council meeting a request from the Burra Football Club for access to Memorial Oval in the coming season was approved. The annual rent, previously around £2 2s 0d, rose as water costs per match and low returns prompted the club delegates to propose 4s 0d per match, accepted for the season.
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Burra
Memorial Oval
Who Will Be Mayor of Burra This Year
In Burra the question looms who will be mayor after resignations and retirements. Nominations close May 44 with seats open in North Rom West and West wards plus a supplementary election tied to Dr Samuel’s departure. Dr Paplaentel has served long but may decline to run for mayor. council unity is seen as key to progress.
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Burra
W. Carpenter
Samuel
West
Paplaaentedl
Wight
Kitchen Evening For Margeret Field Ahead Of Marriage
A kitchen evening at Leighton Hall on Wednesday honoured Margaret Field of Leighton before her marriage to Colin Affotter of Baoborowle. Guests included Colin Mcdonald the chair man who presented a gift of cream and green kitchen utensils. Don White spoke for the district and Colin Affolter answered for the couple. Dancing followed with Messrs Feed Dean and Boxer Broad. A supper concluded the event.
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Leighton Hall
Miss Mar~zaret Field
Leighton
Colin Affotter
Baoborowle
Colin Mcdonald
Margaret
Don White
Colin
Dean
Boxer
Property Changes Recorded by Registrar General of Deeds
The District of Hal lett registrar notes alterations and approvals in the assessment books. Transfers include W. H. Stafford to M. Kloss Lot 246 Terowle and several deeds to H. R. Martin, B. F. Thomas estate to P. M. Thomas and a trustee company, plus multiple lots in Terowle North Hallett Town and Hun red Hallett sections.
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D.C
Rams Field Days Attract Breeders Across Australia
Field Days for purta Lis trios Sheep Studs draw breeders from New South Wales Victoria Western Australia and statewide. Collinsville stud hosted April 20 with 148 rams penned and top prices paid including 1000 guineas for a ram from The Snugger y Kingston and 800 guineas for another from The Bot Hallett Field Day featured purchases up to 150 guineas per ram and 66 sold at Ashgrove Gregories rams fetched 20 to 200 guineas with other sales noted ahead at Kaohoana Tumby Bay and East Bungores through April 30.
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Purta Listrios
New South Wales
Victoria
Western Australia
Moses Ashby
Ashgrove
Wud
A. T. Beckwitt
Tumby Bay
Kaohoana
Murmeh
East Bungores
Burra Market Friday Sheep Sale Sets Record Attendance
Wider Emily & Co. Ltd reported a strong Friday sale with 4 050 sheep yarded and sold. Buyers from Bilnman to Roberstown attended, bidding fiercely as prices held firm for woolly and shorn sheep. Notable lots included ewes and lambs with prices listed. next market on May 21 invites entries.
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Wider
Emily & Co. Limited
Fom Bilnman
Toxton
Pin
Alc ML & IR
Mongolata
Pa, & MD
Redden
Gerantur
Ave A. & G. Tennent
Redcliffe
LC. Duke of Morgan
Short & Sons
Ajo GM
Howard & Sons
Morgunvale
Wallinga
J. Bendy
Mt. Bryan
D.C
Burra Council Decides to Cut Cork Elms on Chapel Street
Cork Elms in Chapel Street, though handsome and shaded, annoy nearby gardeners. The council plans to cut trees to ground level and pour poison into stumps to curb prolific suckers and eradicate regrowth.
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Burra Town
Chapel Street
Hallett Methodist Guild Afternoon in the Church
The Methodist Guild Ladies held a well attended afternoon in the Church Supper Room on Thursday. Mrs B Pul fro welcomed attendees. Margaret Jeffery and Glen Williams were noted guests. Mrs Phelan won a competition and a lifesaver relay sparked a playful tangle. Mrs Crisp received a leaving present as she departs for Clare. The trading table raised about £20 and tea was served by Guild members.
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Methodist Guild
B. Pulfro
Margaret Jeffery
Bryan
Glen Willams
Phelan
Crisp
Hallett
Clare
Play Equipment For Burrs Primary School Welfare Club
The Burrs Primary School Welfare Club plans new playground equipment for pupil comfort after recent grounds renovations. A school ball will raise funds with proceeds toward swings and other apparatus, aided by a four show organized by Mr A Le Bence and a Belle of the Ball competition.
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Burm Primary School
Burrs Institute
A. le Bence
Fatiles
Australia faces submarine and mine threat warns official
A government official warns that the only armed risk to Australia currently is from submarines and mines. He notes air attacks would occur only if an enemy seized bases well south of those already identified. The statement underscores defensive concerns amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Australia
Mr W. MeMshoo
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We World
Famece
P.M
SUSY
Burea Studs
Burra Market
Hallett Methodist Guild
Lindbergh
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