Premier predicts revolutionary power changes in decade
About eighty people attended the Burra town ball where Premier addressed the audience. He warned of major power shifts in ten years, citing uranium development and atomic propulsion as future game changers. The Premier, introduced by Mr Hawker, praised local efforts and discussed taxation, uranium potential, and large scale energy plans impacting transport and industry.
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Burra
Priddy
Roo
Hawker
Wilesa
Rawker
Wileon
Australia
T. Playford
Commonwealth
Gepost
Playford
TSA Tain
Age
Alsanle
Fie
Runsane
Amertestry
Frontier
New South Wales Coal Board
Siaahaa
Dunbar
Burra Trio Returns from England on Strath Eden
Mr and Mrs K R Grewes and Mr Ray Jennison of Burra sail on the Strath Eden, which departed England last week for Australia. The Grewes family previously left Australia months ago for a visit, while Mr Jennison has spent years in England advancing his studies at Vickers Vimy as an electrical engineer.
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K R. Grewes
Ray Jennison
Burra
Stratheden
England
Australa
Grewen
Australia
Engand
Mr Jenison
Vickers Vimy
29th Birthday at Ironmine Sunday School party
About 50 residents gathered at Ironmine to celebrate the twenty ninth birthday of the Bunda. Local witnesses included G Molle Willingss, Barbara Binye, and Mrs Milton Siew. The event featured a cake, a ceremony, and a supper provided by the Ironmine ladies.
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Ironmine
G Molle Willingss
Milton Siew
Fem
Mre Christopher
Concert and Dance To Aid Booborowie Memorial Playground
A grand concert with four dances follows on Wednesday night August 1 at Booborowie Memorial air. The organizing committee promises a wonderful lineup including Slown, Miss Burict, Tiverland, and Michael, with many other artists. An excellent supper will be served and everyone is welcome.
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Dooborowie Memorial
Burict
Tiver Land
Michael Txts
Burra Hospital Building Fund Surpasses Five Thousand Pounds
Fragmentary OCR notes cite Burra Hospital Building Fund over £5,000 with scattered figures such as 63 1/6 and various names and amounts, indicating fundraising accounts or donations. The text is incomplete and mixed with unrelated numbers, making precise details unclear.
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Burra Hospital
Impounding Act Debate At Local Government Association
Burra Tow Council discussed stray impounding at its meeting and endorsed seeking Act amendments. Col Pettett noted the Impounding Act is inadequate for current needs and urged the Association to press for broader local governing powers, with a strong case to be drafted for submission to the Association General. Dr Baulderstone supported the motion.
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Burra Tows Counci
Mid- North Local Government, Association
Clare
Gr Pettett
Acsoaia
Baulderstone
Polio Case Totals Decline From 1949 to 1961
From May 1949 to December 1961 the state reported 344 poliomyelitis cases with 99 deaths. The metropolitan area recorded 9318 cases and 71 deaths, while other districts counted 728 cases and 28 deaths. For January to March 1952 there were 726 cases and deaths, and April to June 1952 had 140 cases with no deaths.
Parking by law tightens in Adelaide country areas
Polike Department aids inspectors in detecting offences as By law tightens parking limits. Country motorists face one hour limits in most areas, with 30 minute zones on several streets including Rundle Street and Stephens Place, while City Market and North Terrace are noted as stricter zones.
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Polike
Bonnett
Adelaide
Cdy
Baston
Rundle Street
Hing Wiliam
Pulteney
Stina Street
Envithiarn
Morphety Cts
Prohibited Streets Rules Noted In City Drama
In a scene set around Pirie Street and nearby blocks, drivers are warned to avoid parking in prohibited zones between North Terrace and Flinders Street. The dialogue emphasizes time limits from 6 pm to 8 am, bans on stopping near intersections, and maintained distances from lanes and hydrants, adding a rule about keeping papers clear of the windshield.
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Pirie Street
Betiween
Klux William
Poltenoy
William
North Terrace
Flinders
Pratkiin Streets
Prize Money 69 Years Ago at Princess Royal Grounds
A long scanned notice recounts a 19th century public holiday event with a two color poster for a Demonstration at Princess Royal Grounds. It mentions prizes up to £9 2s, entry fees low, total prize money around £60, and a grand evening entertainment with a temperance angle. Names of committees and local officials appear in the article.
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J. G. Sara
Burra
Princess Royal
A. McCulloch Esq
Itis
Weupon
Messrs
J. McLaren
Joshua Blott
W. Anderson
8. Burns
G. ‘Ander
Farewell for G Herbert by Ladies Guild
A farewell event for Mr and Mrs G Herbert was hosted by the Ladies Guild on a Wednesday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs H Hobbs among others, with reflective remarks by local officials and community members. The gathering concluded with prayers and expressions of Christian goodwill.
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G. Herbert
Ladies Guild
Kori
Sr G
Herbert
Jules Tat
Oneadon
Artillery Shell Unearthed In Unclear Report
A fragmentary report describes an artillery shell unearthed near a locality. The shell’s cap appears fired, suggesting it is inert now. The item may be a souvenir or relic from a World War I era shell found in the area.
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Binks Yillarge
Infant Falls From Car Incident Reported
A three year old named Darrell fell from a car on Friday after the vehicle was driven by the father. The child was found traveling on the roadside and received medical attention at a local Barca facility.
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Dperell
Barca
Ahand
Darrell
Down Every Street Campaign Gift Envelones Appeal
Campaign appeals for donations to aid crippled and spastic children. Envelopes should be returned to Goldsbrough Mort & Coy Limited office by Tuesday August. A report on the amount collected from Burra will be published in next week’s Burra Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsbrough, Mort & Coy, Limited
Burra
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Olympic
Shirley
Cdo
Eronmig
Booborowie Memorial
New Guinea
Son
T. Kitchen
J. H Walk
Pamoe
A Anderson
We Genke
Thos
Harris
Alek Barris
Richgras Tridges
J.D
Cave
HL Morris
Buttes Worth
T. W. Pedtoe
Morris Raboich
Returiec
Messry H
Brede
Stndor
H. Hobbs
Shu
Banat
Matadin
Burrk
Darwin
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