War Memorial Committee Starts Work
The Burra and District War Memorial Committee formed after ratepayers backed Victoria Park Oval improvements begins work. About 20 members, including President Mr Hawke and strong Town Council input, plan fencing seating goal posts removal and site levelling. They seek public donations and labour to fund a memorial for fallen servicemen.
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Burra and District War Memorial
Victoria Park Oval
Hawke
Coun—il
Oval
Victoria Park
Gunthorpe
Burra
E. R. Dalvey
Birra and District
A. B. Riggs
Riggs
W. Carpenter
J. C. Morrison
Record Office
Burra North Defeats Burra Worth In Net Match
A Friday night badminton contest at Oddfellows Hall ended with Burra North beating Burra Worth 9 nets to 1. Supper was provided by the Burra North Club ladies. A return match is set for Monday August 11 at Burra.
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Oddfellows Hall
Burra
Burra Worth
Burra, North
Burra North Club
Burra Town Council Increases Rates to 3/8
At a Burra Town Council meeting last night the general rate rose from 2/8 to 3/8 to cover ordinary expenses and the overdraft. The council noted assessments are low while planning for a fresh valuation or unimproved land basis, but funding requires action within six months. The 9/8 peak in 1929 is recalled.
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Burra
Finance Committee
Te Council
Burra Basketball Association Scores Show Close Games
The Saturday program featured two tight matches. The Royals beat St Marys 17 to 11, while High School outscored the Kooringa Methodists 18 to 3. Best players from each team are listed. Next Saturday at 2:45 pm the High School, St Marys, and The Royals meet the Kooringa Methodists.
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St. Mary's
The
Royals
Owlk
Kooringa Methodist
High School
Kooringa Methodists
C. Presse
M, Hogan
B. Bill
Mary's
R. Bourman
G. Brown
Wilis High School
M. Nelson
C. Davies
J. Nelson
I. Woodward
E, Brown
Burra Hospital to Buy X Ray and Washing Machine
At a Burra Hospital board meeting the sale of a Watson-Vistor X Ray for £500 and a washing machine for £200 was approved. Government subsidy offered if funds are public donated. Donations total £130 already credited, with £65 for the washer and £50 from the Burra Red Cross and £15 from the Burra Footwall Club. The new X Ray is portable and the washer includes dryers.
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Bupa
Burra Hospital
Burra Red Cross
Burra Footwall
Seven Mile Cycle Race Won by R Angel at Burra Club
R Angel won Burra Cycling Club seven mile fold race with a one minute handicap. Kakoschke finished five seconds back after a miscalculation reduced the distance from eight to seven miles. The event featured seven riders and a strong head wind affected the outward leg.
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R. Angel
Burra Cycling Club
Drom P. KakGsthike
J. Wohling
Angel
Kakoschke
Seasonal Changes Bring Humans Through Harsh Weather
The verse describes the shift of seasons from summer heat to winter cold and spring’s fresh growth. It notes human frailty amid weather, referencing safety, tears, and abrupt changes. Mentions woods, peppermint cure as a remedy.
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Atin
Burra Show Society Considers Ground Move and Expansion
A Burra Show Society Finance Committee proposal urges shifting venues to the Burra Have course due to rough ground and limited space. Exhibitors from other centers declined entry. move would cost money but may be offset by selling the current site and donor pledges. A committee will investigate. show grounds relocation is deemed too late for this year. Local industries will gain pavilion space within 20 miles.
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Finance Committee
Burra
Ciety
Messrs
A. T McWaters
FH. Reed
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War Memorial Committee
Collins Street
Melo Fet
Tubba
I. Gill
St Matthews
Burra Basketball Association
Horna
Cain
Jacob
Waymouth St
Adriaide
Mile End
Waymouth Street
Petrolux
Australia
J. &. Lennison
Guy BH. Dollman
Ll.ebig
Sara & CO
J.C. Goodridge
Lott. & Phils
KM. Scott, Burra & District
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