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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1947
Page
5
Farmers report wheat planting in early autumn, green cover replacing brown fields after pest damage. Lewis Gate plans barley crops in a few months while old grasshoppers effect a light reset. Lambing season begins with many twin births, easing sheep farmers toward recovering flocks. Foxes less troublesome due to abundant rabbits.
Burra North Red Cross met on March 5 to decide against closing the branch and sent £5 10s to the TB Hospital building fund. A local Britain food and clothing appeal was supported with garments packed and old linen sent to Burra Hospital. A meeting is planned for May 7 with a trading table event to boost participation. Head office issued certificates for faithful wartime service to numerous Burra North members and the dance committee.
The Booborowie Ladies Club held its April meeting on the second Thursday with Mrs in the chair. Mesdames Keynes and L Pearce hosted afternoon tea and Mrs Taylor submitted a further A to be credited to Bureau Conference proceeds bringing net to £12 12s. The group voted to send food parcels to ten addresses and planned a social afternoon for May with musical items and a competition for household hints. Members urged attendees to write or bring hints, and notes of gratitude were given for recent donations to Britain relief.
The Salvation Army Band led a parade of World War I veterans through Market Square under ideal weather. Rev Hobby led prayers, McDonald read lessons and prayers, and Rev Pitman delivered the address. Wreaths were laid by Mr Collins, the mayor, and other local leaders.
Week service drew a large audience including Returned Service Personnel and members of the Town Council with their wives in attendance, reflecting solid local support and community participation.
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