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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1948
Page
3
Goldsbrough Mort and Co Limited announces livestock auctions with pigs at 10 45 am cattle at 12 45 pm and sheep at 2 pm buyers urged to attend the sale in the listed order.
Extensive sale catalog lists sheep cattle pigs horses and poultry from multiple owners with details on breed age condition and foot at sale includes miscellaneous sundries kitchen furniture clocks beds and assorted household items. notes direct off trucks from the north and items such as Merino lambs ewes wethers bullocks yearlings and choppers among others.
Instructions from Mr J KALLIO authorize the sale by auction of the whole stock and plant on his property. The sale aims to transfer complete ownership of inventory and equipment as described in the instruction, with terms to be announced at the auction and in the official notice.
Friday evening a civic reception was held in Burra Town Hall for a party of Touring New Zealand Primary Producers hosted by Mayor F Marston. A notable gathering of royal guests and other attendees marked the event. a full report will appear in the next issue of The Record.
A Friday August 6 social and games evening at Kooringa Methodist Sunday School Hall supported the Kooringa Tennis Club. Committee of male members organized the program. Despite small attendance the event was enjoyed with lively trading table, games, and mixed age participation. Members urged continued support as the club enters its second season with last year’s A team runners up in the Premiership. Ladies served supper and an annual meeting advertisement was noted.
Club matches part of the Burra Golf Associates season with champions in First and Second Divisions. First Division winners Mrs M Miels and runners up Mrs A Bence, Miss M Davey defeating Mrs R Jeffery. Second Division results included Mrs J Hill and Mrs H Scott, Miss L Finch, and Mrs Richardson. Semi finals saw Mrs Hill beat Miss Finch while Mrs Richardson defeated Mrs Davies. A 3 Handicap Stroke Competition on 18 holes was won by Mrs A Coverdale with net 60, tied by Miss Davey, followed by Mrs Miels 65. Upcoming events include midweek and weekend competitions with partner draws at the Club House.
At the first meeting for the new year the Burra Hospital Board reappointed all former members for the next 12 months. Officers elected include Chairman J Finch and Vice Chairman C W Gare. Committees named and staff needs noted with July patient averages and a call for one sister and five trainees. A donation of four fire side chairs from Greenacres Hospital Group Booborowie was received for ward use.
An old advertisement proclaims Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as the ultimate remedy for colds. It promises soothing relief and widespread use, claiming no other product provides the same comfort for those afflicted.
The Tall Em Bend race on Saturday August 7 covered 116 miles for Mr L Hood s trophy. Fant J Brandt blue chequer hen 11121 achieved velocity 1055.07 with a 3 hour 14 minute time. Second H Hood blue chequer cock 11151 velocity 1044.02 in 3:15:30. Third C Moore blue chequer cock 11091 velocity 906.07. Fourth P J Byrne fifth W Holman sixth A Kellaway.
The Burra High School P and F Association held its usual monthly meeting on July 17. The president welcomed new members and a ball was decided for September 11. Mrs Jennison was thanked for donations of copies of Walkabout, a new automatic pencil sharpener was presented to the school, and many plants were brought for the garden. The afternoon takings totaled £1 1s 0d.
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