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Burra Record

Location

Burra, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1942

Page

4

Aberdeen Croquet Club 1942 43 Officers Elected

Minutes from the Aberdeen Croquet Club meeting at AURUMT Lab IME record the 1942 43 officers including President Mrs FM Pearo Vice president Mrs Finch and Mrs Steer Secretary WHE Gare Treasurer Mrs E Finch Auditor Mrs AB Riges. Reports from secretary and treasurer reviewed and acted upon.

Nis W. B. Gare Sonai Mra FM. Pearoté Finch and Steer W. HE. Gare Mia. E Finch A.B. Riges

Burra R S L Wives Group Meeting Notes

The Burra RSL Wives Group held a monthly meeting in the Club room with about 200 members attending. President Mrs. Bacher read a message from Honorary Supervisor Mrs. Shepherd praising the group’s efforts. Funds and donations supported wartime comforts, with plans for a knitted socks competition and proceeds aiding the Prisoners of War Fund and troops overseas.

FF. Comforts UND Bacher Fetter Shepherd DCP Burm Genders Bowker Bluwhter Pascoe Bertha Einrichs Cress Prisoners of War Fund

Burra High School girls donate comfort items this year

Burra High School girls knit 19 mittens 5 pairs of socks and 10 balaclava helmets using wool from Redruth Forces Comforts Fund. They also sent six pairs of socks two mittens and a balaclava helmet to the Schools Patriotic Fund. Ruth Hannaford did the most work with two socks and a balaclava helmet credit. No class positions or sparks last week due to term examinations starting last Wednesday.

Burra Ign Benool Redruth Patriotic Fund Ruth’ Hannaford

Mt Bryan East School Weekly West Results Report

Mt Bryan East School displays weekly West results with grade levels and names including Lorna Sins svt Colin Bughes Glenda Gare in higher grades Ronda Thomas and Carmen Dare noted in lower grades.

Lorna Sins Colin Bughes Glenda Gare Ronda ‘Thomas Carmen Dare

Burra Red Cross Branch Meeting Minutes

The Burra Red Cross Branch monthly meeting was presided by President BsOM Steele. Apology from Mat rom Robinson. Mrs. Butler read a financial report showing a bank balance of £55 18 4. A vote approved rent to the Prisoner of War Fund. A circular from Head Quarters on the Baby Competition in aid of Red Cross funds. The committee recommended nominating many babies and educating housing. A plan to use car for funds and scraps of materials to make cost hangers and kettle holders for sale. Reminder that penoglaubeerinlons are now IE.

Histriannes Bsom Steele Mpeyane Oben Penoglaubeerinlons

Local Society Notes Mention Opperman Family and Debutantes

Bo aunds Hospices parent Mr and Mrs Bert Opperman vacation with their child. Mr and Mrs Kennedy visiting Mr and Mrs J EAL. Mayor's daughter Eiter Joy Woollacoth returns to duty. Sister Woollacott part of overseas service. Margaret Player daughter of Mr and Mrs W er of Leighton debuting at Renmark on August 2nd. presented to Lieut Col Soden and Mayoress Mrs S James. Mrs Player and daughter visiting Renmark.

Ister L. Opperman Boaunds Iepend Bert O Operman Burra North Mre Kennedy Joba Eal Kev Eiter Joye Woollacoth i Jarce Waoey Woollacott Militsrseee Margaret Player Gouchter W,er Leighton Renmarc Ang Ust Margaret Sige “Debuntes R Soden S. James Player Renmark

Cutting Wrong Tea Coupon Practice Creates Shortages

Grocers are cutting tea coupons incorrectly, mismarking ration book coupons, and failing to follow packing rules. Wholesalers and distributors face limits on replenishing tea stocks as coupon sheets must hold 96 coupons per sheet, with clear counts at the top if space is limited. improper cutting and pasting disrupts the rationing program During the present six week period ending last Monday, tea coupons numbered 6, 9, and 8 are cited, while other tea coupons must not be cut from the page.

Bram Informa Fun

Hides Arrive From South America For Australian Leather

The Leather Supplies department notes four large shipments of hides from South America will supplement civilian sole leather after processing. The Directing Authority says the hides are of good quality and knife-mark free, aiding Australian butchers. A shortage of pole leather will affect repair work, with up to 100,000 feather fallsoles anticipated nationwide. The Hattoning Commission reallocates overseas prepared soles for Australian use.

South America Austen Us Department of Supply and Development MY. W. &. Hooper Australia Hattoning Commission Imperial Forces

Victory era fashion shows thrift sewing and basque tricks

An Australian city store showcased free cutting service and patterns to use minimal material. Coupons on garments allow lengthening with basques from scraps, with interchangeable yokes and pleats shaping Victory era dresses. Designers note grown children drive adaptable patterns.

Hoo Desiger

Four Points of Good Cough Remedy

The essential factors of the family cough remedy emphasize economical, pleasant tasting preparation. Mixing Heenzo with sweetened water yields a pint of remedy claimed to ease coughs, colds, croup, bronchi, sore throats and inf lamed throats. Order Heenzo from our store chemist.

RAA Rules Petrol Towing Cutback On Road Service

The RAA Committee announces that from September 1 Road Service will not tow motorists who run out of petrol nor supply fuel without a ticket. The decision, driven by petrol shortages and tyre conservation needs, echoes similar steps in other states.

RAA Road Service Department HAA Stett Avai Presmisstians

Totumeht Ends August 942 Reported Incomplete Totals

An OCR fragment notes totals for August 942 with incomplete figures and missing line items, referencing fees and school figures. The readable words include total, August, fees, and schist nosed, suggesting a financial report or ledger entry with partial data.

Country garages face staff shortages and long hours

Worries over country garages show no collar and proprietors, with mechanics working long hours to catch up as country futures rise while city and munitions offer less. Gone are many workers as girls staff petrol pumps and accessories, leaving the sector stretched.

Pew Mechanics Gone

Blackout Preparations Urged for Home Readiness

Citizens are urged to review blackout arrangements at home to ensure readiness for a potential national or local blackout. Emphasis is on precaution, personal duty, and maintaining a state of alert for immediate action if needed.

Tipcon

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