Week end sport roundup shows easy premiership wins
The Week end Sport reports top three teams easing to wins on Saturday suggesting a premiership race among them. Hallett defeated Spalding 2-20 to 2-9, Boobcrowle beat Leigh ton 26-21, and Burra triumphed over Terowle 25-19. Effie Shooting notes a Rookaburra trophy revolt with over 200 and 300 yard scores and W Holman winning the handicap section with 93 of the rifle and 18 handicap. B Scholz won the Marksmen's section. Saturday foursomes over nine holes went to Meagames J Gebhardt and Jeffery 57 (18) 38. Burra Homing Club reported late arrival of birds but fast times, with E J Reed posting 1881 yards per snute.
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Hallett
Spalding
Boobcrowle
Leighton
Burra
Terowle
Baturday
Effie
Rookaburra
Ty W. Holman
B. Scholz
Noted Vaness Cheques Pass Anger Clues Arrest in Burra
A visitor named Patrick J. Kelly, later identified as Michael Peter Nolan, was arrested early Thursday in Burra after passing four valueless cheques totaling £85 at Bon Accord and Burra Hotels. He claimed to be a shearer and was linked to similar offences in Victoria and South Australia. Police pursued him after a taxi call and continued searches led to his midnight arrest with further investigations.
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Chainters
Barbsry
Patrick J. Kelly
Bon Ac
Prem Co
Michael Peter Nolan
Kelly
Nolan
Burra
Gawier
Adelaide
Harbury
Adstaldte
Nolan St Owen
Teter
Victoria
South Australis
Chopping Wood Down Our Way
A vivid humorous sketch contrasts different breadwinner methods of wood cutting. It notes a skilled shop leader who classifies chips as bobs and snobs, while other workers endure early dawn noise. The piece highlights neighborly tension and domestic adaptation around the act of chopping wood.
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Byer
Hursi
Jeret
Teylus
Improvements for Mt Bryan School For Mt Bryan School work to add closets and install a tank system
The Archiec in Chief informed us that all department tender calls for Mt Bryan School work are planned. The department intends to erect additional closets and install an applic tank system at the school.
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Hen
Mt. Bryan School
Buffalo Lodge Annual Ball At Burra Hall Seen In Dignified Night
The Buffalo Loder held its annual ball on Friday evening August 7 at Burraws Hall. The event drew a moderate crowd with £49 in door takings. Mrs Preiss’s band supplied the music. decorations featured almond blossom gum leaves and red and gold streamers. Mr Heinrich the Prima of the Lodge officially opened the ball. Mr W. Preiss spoke in support. Winners of a novelty dance were Mr and Mrs Ray Lloyd. Organisers included Mr and Mrs F and Baulderstone with a team of workers J A Fisher P Borowat G Radford J Phuch K Mesride L White C Bruce J Allen and Fillmore. Doorkeeper was Mr F and ticket-seller Mr Williams.
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Burraws
W. Preiss
Helntich
Ray Lloyd
F & Baulderstone
A. Fisher
P. Borowat
G. Radford
J. Phuch
K. Mesride
L. White
C. Bruce
J. Allen
Fillmore
Fi. Willams
Preservation of Siam Freedom Against Communism Threat
A historic brief notes concerns that maintaining the freedoms and integrity of nations like Siam is vital to prevent Communist expansion into Southeast Asia, warning of acute regional danger if these liberties erode.
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Siam
South-Ust Asa
Buckboard Crash Left Burra Residents Shaken
Early Saturday morning a buckboard driven by Donald Beauchamp of Princess Royal Station collided with a motor car driven by Mervyn Tram of Burra at Kangaroo Street and Commercial Road. Beauchamp’s vehicle suffered heavy front-end damage estimated at £100 while the other car had about £40 damage. injuries toperm were reported but not specified.
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Donald Beauchamp
Princess Royal
Burra
Mervyn
Kangaroo Street
Commercial Road
Abo Perms
Bearchamp
Irlam
Trees Planted at Burra Showground by Enthusiasts
Two dozen enthusiasts attended the Burra Showground event on Saturday morning and planted twelve Arizona Cyprus Pines donated by Mr RW Hemphryn along the fence between the entrance gates. A committee met to discuss housing poultry and pigeons and a new floor was to be fitted in the Secretary's office.
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Burra
RW. Hemphryn
Spalding Rodeo Preps for October Boulding Event
The Rodeo Committee works hard for the Boulding Rodeo in October. Lewcock of Clare’s Gt. Jong Ambulance says locals will provide a vehicle for an improvised ambulance. Les Dieckmann & Co will run the drinks stall while HV and ELA Walpole manage the publican’s booth.
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Lewcock
Gt. Jong Ambulance
Clare
Les
Dieckmann
ELA
Walpole
Marrabel
A Morony
Hanson To Form Rural Youth Club
A meeting is called at Hanson on Monday evening to form a Rural Youth Club for the village and surrounding district. Mr S. M. Brockman will convene with Mr P. Angove present to explain the movement. The display will feature slides and two club types for different age groups. The nonsectarian, nonpolitical aim is country love, rural industry, self education, social fellowship, and leadership through camps, tours, contests, and inter-club visits with Department of Agriculture support.
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Oss
Hanson
Eirrounding
M. Brockman
Hanson Agriculture Buren
P. Angove
S.A
Aftaire
Wye
Tetsure
Department of Agriculture
Burra Market Sheep Sale Yields Mixed Yet Satisfactory Trade
At Burra market Goldstrough Mary Co yarded 2730 sheep selling 2106 amid dry conditions. Prices ranged with August shorn two year ewes £5 0 8 and prime heavy August shorn wethers £5 1 9. Hoggets keen, mixed ages varied, quotations listed for ewes, wethers, hoggets and lambs across September and August shorn lots, indicating solid demand despite overall dryness.
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Goldstrough, Mary 4 Co
Burra
Gust
MLB
Hoggers
Wether
Ewes
August Horn
New District Clerk Arrives in Burra Burra
Mr T G Percy takes over as district clerk for Burra Burra District Council welcomed by officials and residents. A former Western Australian and ex-RAAF member, he relocates with his family to begin duties and settle into the community.
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T. G. Percy
Burra Burra
Perry
Wadians
X-Raaf
Coronation Year Examines Individual and National Life
The coronation year is presented as a moment for self and national reflection, urging citizens toward renewed dedication. It frames the occasion as a public moral call to greater service and personal responsibility.
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Shearer
Smaigh Mishits
New Wooth
Buffalo
Spalding Rodeo
Rural Youth Clu
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