Social to Pte Don White at Leighton
A Leighton social honored Pte Don White and his mother Mrs White with a gathering that ran into the evening. Guests praised his enlistment from Ayers School and his future duties as speakers encouraged him to uphold the church’s ideals as local residents voiced pride and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don White
Leighton
Australis
Katherine
Den
Roy Earle
I. Don
Ayers School
Don Bitte
Mastin Hogan
Cupbeare Pane
Delegates Meet of LCL Elects President Willoughby
At the LOS meeting on Wednesday August 7 delegates including Vowles Finch McDonald Moore and Willoughby elected Mr Vowles of Saulding as president. The session approved reports and urged a wartime political truce while discussing land policy and postwar reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los
Len Ws McBride
Mes & McDonald
O. Finch
B. Willguenby
N. A. Vowles
Marston
Edwards Ree
Ashton
M. Rosce
Robinson
Vowles
AD. McDonald
Central
Mestre McDonald
Ventes
J. J. Warnes
B. Willoughby
J. Warnes
Mes
Heb
Messrss Q) Finch
Tren Prove
A. D. McDonald
H. & Moore
Dunstan
A. H. Richcards
Burra and District Soldiers Welfare Meeting Seeks Remembrance
At a Burra and District Satciegs Welfare meeting, Secretary A B Riges reported plans to fund and distribute small tokens to local soldiers who served at least six months. The committee approved using the seven watches on hand to honor eligible His Majesty's Forces, with future presentations to include Birra soldiers and eligible dependents. Subscriptions to support the object were invited, addressed to Box 7, Burrs North, A B Riges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Riges
Rand
Fu Majesty's
Saldiere
Ctx
Elinitie Burra
Zeretary
Parente
Emer
Burrs North
Rires
Letter to the Editor from Burrs Correspondent
A reader from Burrs Defends his letters to the newspaper noting misreads by the correspondent and defending his identity. He laments misattribution and asserts several personal details while offering to provide further information if requested. The letter centers on credibility, privacy, and requests for the Recorder to publish a response.
Burra Volunteers Face Scrutiny of Local Records
Burra citizens challenge wartime entries in local records noting that Bonar and Pte. Halle were not properly honored. The dispute references a December notice and January issue claiming Pte Len Watilert’s farewell interval occurred, prompting calls to correct the historical roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aravat
Wis
Dén
Arthur Com
Burra
Bonar
Novor
Soa Couns
Ron Swinden
Arthur Cox
T. P. Halls
Tarewell
Robert
Halle
Burrs
Len Watilert
Wedders and Festivities At Catholic Ball Raided by Weather
The Catholic Ball rozpatted amid rain with Mr. and Mrs John Hogben guesting from Manoora and Nance Slattery from Clare. The event featured Mrs. Bogben in white, guests and dancing, with floral décor by Mrs. Tom Turner and cue of a late supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walinesday
John Hog
Ben
Manoora
Bogben
Clare
Nance Slattery
Amether Bidtar
Adaea
Ata
Sively
Titohehan
Ald Toot
Wis Powell
Phe
Bupper
Pitt
Tom Tura
Tammere
Mick Cleary
Burra Red Cross Meeting Reports Financials and Drive Plans
The first meeting of the new year at Burra North Fridky had eleven members present. Minutes were read and confirmed. The POW accounts show £96 11s 4d for three months with balances and disbursements noted. Secretaries provided unit financials. The Red Cross drive and store activity were discussed along with a HQ lever and thanks to branches for support. A thrift campaign and list of donated foods and clothing items were recorded, including balaclavas caps mittens and socks, while public appeal for seasonable aid was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barra Northn
Fridky Ist
Red Cross
Adelaide
Burra
Burra North
Red Cros
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Mra
J. R. Wate
Widatis
Dieriot
Batt Pam
Sack Field
Mrs White
Lloyd
Ray Batle
Marsin
L.C.L
Surrs
Don Bove
Bleston Oy
Don
Gordy
Lindsay Jeltner
Clause
C. Pinch
H. Moore
Vogles
Sredidenk
Willguebby
Holden Ad
D. McDuosid
Willoughby
Sauber
Uch
Destroy
Asary
Gostaf
Bam
Moore
E. Ashton
University
Whh
LCL
Leugby
Teter Be
Aghton
Saeetine
Friale
Oxtare Shoes
Timbésing Ap
England
Sara& CO
Genral Merchants
Yale
Saares
Record
Burrs Red Cross
Wberry
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