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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1954
Page
1
At Burra School Hall Miss Joy Pettet was farewelled as she prepares to take nursing duties in Mt Gambier. Teachers and scholars presented tokens including a travelling clock while expressing best wishes for her future.
A public youth travel meeting was postponed due to poor attendance. It is rescheduled for August at 3 pm with representatives from towns and organizations urged to attend. Nomination for the travel group have closed and youths will embark to a route via Columbo Aden Port Said Naples and Marseilles.
Burra Rifle Club members will fire the second stage of the W.R. Barker Trophy at 200 and double 300 yards.
Over two years the Welfare Club raised funds totaling about £2400 to purchase modern school equipment for Burra Primary. A compact wireless audio unit with nine speakers was installed, enabling outside reception and clear room coverage. The Head Master Mr Pattrick praised the club and outlined programs including geography, history, religious and health sessions, music appreciation, and physical education led by university staff. A film projector costing £320 was also acquired, enhancing classroom demonstrations.
The article notes the Welfare Club spearheading improvements at the school including playground equipment such as swings see-saws sand pits and a cricket pitch plus new classrooms shelters and water tanks. It praises the club’s workers for providing opportunities and outlines committee members and vice presidents.
The RSL fancy dress ball is near with many costumes planned. Secretary Mr Jack Isorrell¢ reports preparations in progress and urges purchase of costumes from local stores for Friday night attendance.
Mr J Rowe of Burra Branch National Bank is transferred to Port Pine. During four years in Burra he served on town affairs and committees. move expected end of month or early September. The Burra branch notes best wishes. New manager in Burra will be Mr Jonas Jeiverie from Port Adelaide.
The final pigeon race from Parachilna saw a near loss but quick returns amid good weather and a possible tail wind homeward. Winner was P. Byrnes Otype, second Fred Brandt, third B. Swinson with distances around 272 miles noted for next week’s race.
Burra Rifle Club hosted a presentation of trophies and a social dance at the HBL on Saturday night. A large crowd attended as Captain Lynch led the Ode of Remembrance and Mayor J T Baulderstone welcomed guests, with Mr F I Reed presenting trophies and remarks by donors. Dancing continued late and ladies served refreshments. Captain Lynch thanked all helpers for a successful evening.
Longford with B Bloomfield runner up on Saturday as preliminary ties unfold. Final football results show Hallett beating Booborowie by one point 9 18 to 10 12. Leighton defeated Burra 13 5 to 13 6 in a thriller. Terowina edges Spalding, Bryan hits 13 goals in a high scoring round.
A Friday sale at Pearce's building attracted strong attendance. Oates Limited of Burra opened bidding at £2000, reaching £2950, the top bid for the sale. The property was not bought by TL and was later sold privately to Mr P W Oates of Burra for an undisclosed price. The two Thames Street cottages changed hands to Mr W Carpenter for an unspecified sum.
The Ironmine Sunday School celebrated its 31st Birthday with a big turnout on July 2. Recitations by Rott and Heather Christo accompanied by competitions and a delicious supper closed a very enjoyable evening.
Donations total £25 76 0d raised for the Burra Institute Library appeal. Contributors include Burra Branch of the Country Women’s Association and individuals such as M A Radford DP Kerr R W Loyd C L Phillips A R Downer M G Odgers J F Rowe R J Steele L Riggs A J Collins and others. Professor Carl Powell warns that there is no limit to the level of destruction subnuclear weapons could unleash.
Mr Tone Mila from Samoa visited Burra in July as a missionary representative for overseas work. He showed coloured pictures of Samoan church customs and explained the mission scheme, drawing interest at Burra and nearby meetings. He keeps a diary of nine months in Australia and plans to share experiences upon return.
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