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Burra Record in Burra, South Australia

29 Apr 1947

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Burra Record

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Burra, South Australia, Australia

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Apr 29, 1947

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4

Remembering Mr G E Dane Burra’s musical patriot and benefactor

A devotional obituary recalls G E Dane of Burra who died on Tuesday night. Born October 6 1869 in Aylesford England he moved to Australia in 1899 and settled in Burra in 1900. A music teacher and organizer he staged operas and concerts including Pirates of Penzance and The Messiah. He funded hospital concerts, led a 30 to 40 member local orchestra, served as Town Councillor and Justice of the Peace, and supported Burra Electric Supply Co and bowling and rifle clubs.

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Burra Reddenta G. E Dane Mr Dane Aylesford Kent England Clare Peter Dawson Mrs Oldam Elsie Woolly Alice Pearce J. Gallagher Maurice Collins B. W. Crewes W. H. Sandland James Read G. B. Dane Burra Taikies J.P Dane
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Burra Funeral For WWI Helper Of Burra Cheer-up Girls

A private funeral was held at Burra for a man who supported the Burra Cheer-up Girls during World War I. He married Muriel Edith Pearce on March 6, 1907 at Halifax Street Methodist Church. His widow survived him with three children in Australia, including Allan of Adelaide D Arcy of Sydney and Muriel Mrs Noel Ditty. Rev H Hobbs officiated at the graveside.

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Burra Muriel Edith Pearce Halifax Street Methodist Church J. Kessel ir—Allan Adelaide D'Arcy Sydney Muriel Noel Ditty H. Hobbs J. Pearce
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