Burra welcomes returning soldiers and local war effort
A long Burra event highlights hospitality for Aberdeen brothers and WWI heroes. Mayors, bands, and residents welcome Pit Webster, Sapper Will Davey, Tyr. Jack Tanner, and other soldiers home aboard trains. Community groups plan a street sale for the State Boys Memorial to aid returning servicemen and orphans, with celebratory songs, cheers, and thanks to those who served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alves
Beed
O'Brien
Aberdeen
Mayse
Atrleat
Burra End
Bonslag Chem
Soldier Brothers
Mic
eHlome Sweet Home
Bruin
Ceegas
Pic
Webster
Mes
Camely
Will Davey
Tyr
Jack Tanner
Crewes
Hem Tong
Devey
Kenrvpa
Tpr
Turner
Arrose
Chrer-up
Red Cross
Stete Buys
Yue
Hoys
Todumtrtul Sehoo
Rénarddans
D.C
Bertram
Cpl
Alan Bertram
B. B
Trix) Paseca
Fass
Rifle notes on Saturday score chaos and racial tension
A jittery record outlines a Saturday game with heavy disruptions caused by racial rows between white and Black players. It lists scores and players such as Bert and Cowie, with remarks on crowd behavior and a tense changing area.
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Atver Walehlon
C. &. Walker
Cowie
R.o.rotineon
B. Pouce
Central Fallen Soldiers Memorial Plans Advance
A public meeting outlined costs and fundraising for a central Fallen Soldiers Memorial in Market Square. Delegates discussed district contributions, engraving every fallen boy, and uniting committees under a single memorial authority, with Town Council backing and ongoing design reviews.
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Market Square
Verrone
Fa Barca
Uber
Winall
Rerves
Bone
Brent
Bramuall
Parish School Night Concert and Maple Street Bicycle Incident
District News reports a school concert at Whesie dane Schoat om Tomratay lat with a 4 o'clock tea and evening program featuring Miss McCarthy Gallasch Miller and Mr Weill. An incident near Read's Clackanith shop caused a bolt injuring two tires as children played, with A Hodge praised for stopping a horse before only minor seat damage occurred.
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Parralus
Artie Dig Wis
Tom the Echal
Fecmanse
Floen
Misses McCarthy
Gallasch
Weill
Mise
Mist
T. Detmpney
Miller
SAA
Grovefeary Pitsgerald
F Bom Feiolin
J. Seain
Fercordion
A. Hodge
Public Meeting Plans Land Allocation for Soldiers
In a Saturday gathering at the chamber Mr J H Rogers chaired a meeting to discuss a ten acre parcel between Flacton township and the railway station. The plan calls for immediate ploughing and later tree planting with work to be done entirely by returned soldiers funded by a Commonwealth gift of £240.
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Bansoa
J. H. Rogers
Flac~ton
Return of Pte Spackman from Active Service
On Wednesday evening Aust Gti farge urence led a gathering to honor Pte W Spackman who has recently returned from active service. Local officials praised his sacrifice and the district pledged not to forget these soldiers. A community fundraiser followed with songs and dancing, organized by local partners and Red Cross ladies presenting woolen work and inscribed keepsakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Finwkesleo
A. Tororr
A Turner Ae Pigmett
MM Hawkes
G. Piggott
Red Cros
Tre Crier
Fisher
Sar
Arbitration and Wages Debate in Letter to Editor
The Sun letter voices opposition to arbitration and wage controls, arguing higher court-set pay fails to buy more goods and boosts living costs. It claims workers would benefit only by real wage improvements and lower food and clothing levies, criticizing labor leaders and lawyers. A second letter from S. RK of Ware Street defends truthful reporting and urges charity over falsehoods, noting pay increases must deliver lasting value.
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Sun
Belug
Trades Unione
Edvancing
Nea
Arbitration Court
Erie
Cort
Parliaroma Ffm
Local War Veterans League Meeting Highlights Support Plans
The gathering praised Barra sub-branch for strong membership and fundraising. Leaders urged unity among soldiers, emphasized education to reduce grievances, and promoted Army Reserve participation. Speakers urged duty, sacrifice, and continued service to strengthen veteran community.
Marble and Granite Monuments Importers Ad On Sale
A fragmentary ad notes Marble and Granite Monuments and Tombstones for sale or order. It mentions Wakefield Street and a location a few doors east of Gawler Piece with unsettled spelling and garbled phrases. The text also references remedies and cough relief in a later, unclear portion.
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Waymomn Street
Tombstases &c
Wakefield Street
Gawler
Chimaberiaia
Lyon
Choubenaia
Burra gathering honors returned men and volunteers
In Burra, a community gathering on April 25th honored returned servicemen from the great war and discussed support for the Volunteers’ Association. Speakers praised volunteer workers and urged unity with the League, stressing respect for those who served and a duty to keep politics at bay while celebrating wartime efforts.
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Australia
Broderick
B.V.A. and
Fathers’ Association
Barca
Bowers
Roy Inwood
Roy Ingwood
V.C
Burra
Ubold
Semyos
Renpoone
Keays
F. Bat
Adelaide
Burts
Thomson
Burt Burgess
Jose
Togwood
Redrath Local Court Case Involving O'Dex and Kitderry
In Redrath Local Court on a Tuesday, John Cluster O'Dex of Bosbarowir was charged on Felix Jeremiah ilderey’s information with assault in Bodorondeen. After trial, the jury found him guilty on charges linked to injuries at Foobarcmve, with a fine of 40s and costs 52 2s. Cross information heard against Murret and Palle, all before Mosers J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cluster O'Dex
Bosbarowir
Felix Jeremiah Ilderey
Sassellrd
Bern Elven
Phlei
Haines
Leo
Noble
Peak
Mary
Margaret Kit Derry
Thaving
Murret
Palle Foe
Job
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Sara & Co., Enchants
Barra & N-E. A. H. & P. Society
Barra
Rigle Notes
District News
Anson
Pedersons
Quality Shoe Store
Wattion Man
Ware Street
Belbu
New York City
Joan
Ana
Saarry
Leagees
Pep
Bowts
Brew
Hemphrio
Crescent
S. M
Lane Sieele
Brew S
Macauuve
Branteenaeeye
Craton
Gordon Sa
E. C Ssndland
Pearhy
Rischtern
R. S&s. EL
Soneselves
Gome
Commonwealth
League
Avatalin
Australian Army Reserve
Australis
Gordon Spry
Carcatlve
Miriotian
Enother
Sls.s
Festler
Dey
Iegiernames
Turkey
Stockholm
Sara & Co, General Merchants
Redrath
Tuceday, Angmat Sth
Hinde
Broderick’s
Mradarlcts
Bank of Australasia
Commercial Street
Kparinga
Keating
Michelin
Universal
Glenister & Sams
Hierley-Dasideon
Henderson
Cohner
Kooringa
Prime
Riverton Chaff
Svaclesd
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