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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1947
Page
3
Team selection announced after a rivalry event at Hal Lett where Booborowle may depart at 148 p.m. Players listed include Brooks, Willis, Murphy, Fairchild, Jock, and Measkill among others.
Gladys Watson, daughter of Mrs L A Watson, married Clive Jettner of Leighton in a March 29 ceremony officiated by Rev Hobbs at Kooringa Methodist Church. The bride wore a white lace wedding gown with Chantilly veil, trained bouquet, and pink and blue bridesmaids. reception at the RSL Club with pink and blue decor and a red wedding cake. Guests included family members in formal attire and telegrams read at the reception.
An advertisement promotes a standardized peppermint cure framed as a faithful treatment. It asserts consistent effectiveness, soothing properties, and reliability, urging readers to trust the product as “Always the same, always the best,” with repeated claims of quality and purity.
A Burra deputation urged the Town Council to fund Victoria Park upgrades by reallocating £400 from a previously borrowed swimming-pool loan. Plan includes a first class oval with cycle track, retaining wall, fencing, watering system, and tree works, plus potential War Memorial integration and community facilities.
Burra High School held its annual sports day on Thursday at Victoria Park starting 10 46 am with a 1 hour 30 minute break. Draysey House won the Sports Shield 197 to 297 over Steele Howse. senior cups went to Don Allen and Meryl Nelson. junior cups to John Heinrich and Relea Panes. Apples donated by Mr Lloyd were distributed. Mr Burdon organized the events.
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