Anzac Day Service Held in Burra Amid Remembrance
Well attended Anzac ceremony in Burra with 69 marchers. Ex Navy band led parade, flag bearers carried Australis flag and Air Force plug. Ministers directed service noting fallen in World Wars I II Korea and Vietnam fields. Wreaths laid by officials and community groups. evening service at St Mary’s Church.
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Market 1 Square
Adelaide
Burra
Sprendia Muster
Compriaine
Burt
Australis
Air Force Plug
ex-Navelmen
Bandiister Roilds
Bwre Bub-Branch
Sen
Mr Griffin
Hellett
Griffin
Wi Young
Burra Air Force Association
W. Woodmen
Hallett
Navalmen’s Associaion
Burra Corporation
Finch
Rental For Oval Football Club Negotiated Revenue
Messrs Murphy and Morrison attended a Town Council meeting to discuss Memorial Oval rental for the football season. Council members noted past income of 2 pounds 2 shillings per match. water costs were higher at 7 shillings 4 pence, leading to a shortfall. Delegates offered 24 pounds 14 shillings 0 pence rental for the forthcoming season on a motion by Drs Bernhardh and White.
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Burra
EK. J. Murphy
J. ©. Morrison
Cornell
Memorial Oval
E. R. Davey
Council
Bern— Bardh and White
Women Fire Auxiliary and CWA Endorse Burra Branch Link
Meeting chaired by Mrs H L Biggs with several attendees discussed endorsing a general meeting. They recommended the Burra Branch of the Epee Auxiliary be coordinated with the Burra Branch CWA and separate bank accounts for standing funds. Apologies were read from several members.
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Burra
Epee
CWA
Dry Quarter 1953 Stands Out In Weather Record
The January to March 1953 period is remembered as unusually dry with only 58 points of rain. Optimists see time to recover while pessimists warn of a tough season. Historical figures show that early year dryness did not determine the overall drought outcome, with the annual total reaching 71 points.
Red Cross Street Drive Reminder Meeting Notice
Members are reminded of the annual Red Cross street drive. Collecting will occur and rewards are expected. The next meeting is Tuesday May 12 with bridge payment noted.
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Red Cross
Utility capsizes near Mt Bryan. driver survives crash
On Friday afternoon William C D Connors of Mannands Station via Yun ta escaped serious injury when his Plymouth Utility skidded on gravel near Mt Bryan. The vehicle, heavily laden, crashed through a railway fence, capsized, and left the road narrowly missing a car driven by Michael Gebhard. Connors and his two sheep dogs were rescued by passing motorists. the vehicle was badly crushed.
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William C. D. Connors
Mannands Station
Yun
Mt. Bryan
Plymouth Utility
Ber Con “Nors
Juear Schuyler
Burrs Mt. Bryan
Capsia
Ped
Michael Gebhard
Mt Bryan
Sir Connors
Failed To Stop After Accident On Friday Evening
On Friday around 4 p m unknown drivers in a cream colored utility vehicle failed to stop after hitting six guide posts near the White Host Garage corner on the Barra Mt Bryan Road in Barra North. The vehicle fled down a two foot embankment and witnesses saw the incident as Burra and Burra North Police investigate.
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Barra North
Barra-Mt. Bryan
Burra North
Wavily Jeten
Burra
Burra Noth
Campers Re union Gathering Promotes Faith and Fellowship
Enthusiastic group of campers met in Red Ruth Sunday School room for a reunion at Clare show grounds. About 36 young people from Eydulena Fallett and St Bry an with ministers Jave RD Vanser and G Armstrong attended. From Burra came Alan Baulderstone and two Methodist ministers. Tea included jokers and whiskers, with Margaret Jeffries arranging social moments. A sketch by visiting ministers led to playful prayers for a camel, which yielded three asses. Rev Armstrong and Vanser supervised, with a devotional by Graham Nicholls on Foundations referencing the parable of the house built on rock. Supper wrapped a hopeful gathering as plans for next year at Clare were announced inviting more youth.
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Redruth
Clare Show Grounds
Regent
Mosty
Eydunda
Fallett
St Bryan
Thos
Jave
RD. Vanser
G. Armstrong
Burra
Alan Baulderstone
Dpe
Margaret Jeffries
Armstrong
Vanser
Margaret Jeffries Seadine
Nts
Buchara Himphrys
Messrs
Pou
Edwards
Christopher
Devert
Allah
Graham Nicholls
Eudwnda
Jesus
Alte
Clare
Car crash over Bon Accord Bridge near Burra North
A Chevrolet sedan left the road and plunged over the Bon Accord Bridge at Burra North on Sunday morning. The driver Mr Thomas King of Parkside and a passenger escaped with shock and minor injuries. Vehicle damage about £300. A prior crash at the same bend occurred December 1951, with a Hudrion Sedan through the railing into the creek bed. all four occupants survived.
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Burra Noth
Thoman King
Parkside
Vouterly
Burra
Raulnd Huir
Vols
Heast
Successful Year At Gum Creek School
The Gum Creek School commemorates a productive year with the School Committee and Mothers' Club reporting achievements. They completed improvements, bought sports gear and equipment, and funded trees concerts and a yard project. Officers were reelected for another term as 1958 promises further welfare support.
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Gum Creek
Gut Creek
Shhool
Chuir
Sven
Ptae
Henson School
Ana
Alt Wich
Coronation Celebrations Ambitious Civic Fundraising Request
The government requests municipal and local authorities to submit funds from residents to secure invitation admission tickets for Coronation Celebrations at Centennial Hall Wayville. Byrn Corporation allotted ten seats and interested persons should notify the Town Clerk by 6 May.
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Wayville
Tune
Corporation of
Byrn
Public meeting planned in Burra Town Hall May 27
Correspondence from the Secretary of the National Safety Council leads Burra Town Council to call a public meeting at Burra Town Hall on Wednesday 27 May at 8 pm. A Safety Council representative will address attendees and discuss forming a local branch. Invites extend to public bodies and the general public.
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National Safety Council
Burra
Burts
Byrne
RSL
O.wa
Crow
Home Made Cannon Accident Injures Boy
A 13 year old boy Lindsay Auld and an unnamed companion attempted a gunpowder experiment using a copper tube mortar. They placed a fuse and marble in the device which exploded when picked up, injuring Lindsay’s arm and face.
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Lindsay Auld
Mr. Bryan
Felund
Ike
Lindsay
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W. Ashdown
A. W. Fain
Footesse Season
Wrigley
Alex
Bon Accord Bridge
Perhupy
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