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Newspaper

Burra Record

Location

Burra, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 04, 1942

Page

3

Burra High School Saturday Sports Meet Report

Burra High School held a Saturday sports meet with the present scholars defeating the old scholars 25 to 10. Events included girls and boys sprints, relays, flag races, overhead ball, corner spry, skipping races, and three legged races featuring Davies, Ronda Smith, June Bouman, Joy Pascoe, Heather Pearce, Gus Pieg mace, and B Smith among others.

I Davies Ronda Smith June Bouman Joy Pascue Heather Pearce Joan Mazarol B. Seaforg P. Humphrys B Smith Ronan Mankivel K_ Brue Eye Gus Pieg Mace Browns Ravento R_ Smith June Bourman M. Pearce Joy Pascoe R. Bourmat H. Pearce Spior Rhonda ‘Smith Diana Navies Jay Pascoe Ronedy Peikrman Kate Rhonda Smith Meisie Pearce Audrey Bown von Harvey Ronda Bourman Mary Field Pastoe Heathst Pearce Barbara Jenison Ad Allen Youngs

Violet Memory Day and Birthday Greetings at Aged Mr Gebhardt

A local note recalls August 4 1914 the German declaration of war with Britain and features verses by the Rev J P H Tulbrook honoring fallen soldiers of 1914 18 and current war dead. Birthday wishes extend to Mr Fred Gebhardt who on Saturday turns eighty with health and vigor.

Germany Britain J. P. H. Tulbrook Fred Gebhardt Gebhardt

Services in the Interest of Overseas Missions

Reverend H B Bartlett of Burra Methodism conducted weekly services in Redruth and surrounding circuits to inform audiences about overseas missions. He spoke after evacuation from a Papua island group due to Japanese invasion, sharing lantern shows and commentary on local native customs and Protestant Catholic missionary histories.

H. &. Bartlett Burra Redruth Ltd Island I Papua J. ‘Bartlett iBeed

Hanson Public School Weekly Examination Results

Upper Grades list Peter Dunow and Michael Hogan tied for second. lower grades Jeanette Rop wie first, Brereton reported. Wamiong reconstruction measures after the war deemed essential to restore freedom of association. Postwar Europe recovery framed by Mr. Bareld Sutter on trade unions' role.

Peter Dunow Michael Hogan Jeanette Ropwie Firstsawn Brereton Wamiong Europe Bareld Sutter

Air Raid Warnings Adopted for Burra Town

Public notice announces air raid warnings for Burra with two siren signals. Action warning signals an imminent or ongoing raid, alternating rising and falling tone. All clear signals riotous continuous blast for two minutes. Warnings are fixed at Waterworks Office Burra North for citizen memorization and observance.

Kala Burra Streasure Sirea St Burra North Adelaide North

Waterloo and Steelton Red Cross Annual Meeting

Surra Tuesday meeting of the Waterloo and Steelton Red Cross Branch elected officers for 1932-38. Officers reelected: President Mrs W J Slattery, Vice President Mrs Ho Wi Harms, Secretary Mrs C Webb, Treasurer Mrs R Simpson, Assistant Mrs A Mesdames B Behn T Schroeder J Schmaal H Waline M Wilks and Miss M Slattery. Members report attendance, fundraisers, garment sewing totals, aid parcels, and drive receipts totaling 263 pounds 5 shillings 4 pence. four knitted outfits for soldiers and several first aid and home nursing certificates awarded.

W. J. Slattery Ho. Wi Harms C. Webb R. Simpson A. Mesdames B. Behn T. ©. Schroeder J. Schmaal H. Waline M Wilks Red Grass Aid M Slattery T. Schroeder Wapara

Black Springe Porters Lagoon Red Cross Branch Gala Day Planned

The Black Springs and Porters Lagoon Red Cross branch met on July 23. Members reported £127 receipts, a year’s activities included sending 50 garments to Headquarters and items to Dr Willan Rellel, with donations acknowledged. A Gala Day and Red Cross Queen Competition are set for October 1.

Black Springs Portas Lagoon Red Cross Eodames Kelly K. Dunn C. Anson DrWillan Rellel H. J. Dunn B. Kelly George Rowan L. White J. “Turner Rowan Ray Carter Ken Lawn Atternon Red Criss Depot

Glorious Weather Bets Rainfall Figures Across Regions

The season's warm spell lasting a week brought countrywide relief and notable rainfall readings. Gallins led with 35, Murkaby 45 close second, followed by Old Koamooloo 38 Ret chowla 35 Hogback 35 Ora 35 Wiilata 33 Boomoo Joo 32 Woolgandi 31 The Gums 21 Pulpara 20. Reports are the only ones received on rainfall censorship for the period.

Tursher Irgins

Obituary of Mrs Mann of Waterloo Australia

Mrs Mann died suddenly on July 25 at age 63. Born in Waterloo Australia she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Simbowski and had two marriages. Survived by husband Carl Hermann Mann two daughters Doris Ries ren and Millie Williams and a son in law. Also survived by sisters Mrs George Finch and Mrs B Trebulcock.

Mann Waterloo Latis Australia Wes Martha Alia Simbowski Marriet Willem Riessen Burra Carl Hermann Harry) Mann Worlds End Manoora Bungaree Baldina J. Dsillivan Prospect Doris Ries Ren Melyn A. G. Hel Tieb Millie T. Williams George Finch Henley Beach Worldling B Trebulcock Sydney Nsw

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