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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1947
Page
3
A brief bereavement notice offers heartfelt condolences and asks readers to accept the family’s expression of sorrow. It conveys a somber tone and thanks supporters for their thoughts during this difficult time.
At a Burra committee meeting work on the War Memorial Oval drawing by Mr FH Gunthorpe was noted. A working bee is called at Victoria Park next Saturday to remove several large trees near the playing arena to prepare for upcoming events and preparations.
The Moorings Methodist Church Young Worshippers League celebrated its anniversary with a decorated church and floral displays. Rodney Ball led the service with hymns sung by the youth choir and readers Jennifer Shedrick Paquita Ball Valerie Terry. Rev H Hobbs gave the attendance list and spoke on lessons by flowers using camellia chrysanthemum lily and marguerite daisies as metaphors.
A fragment lists donors toward the Mount Bryan Lighting Plant subscriptions including Mr and Mrs B Bishop, Burton, Mrs R Crispope Fallon, and MissIme, with small amounts noted such as £1 1s and 10s.
Hal lett and Boobo r owie backed by strong crowds in a keen semifinal clash. Hallett led with a minor and two goals while Booborowie answered, closing the first half 3 to 2. The second term favored Booborowie as wind aided their push and both sides forced turnovers and scoring chances.
Booborowie defeated Hallett to earn a spot in the North Eastern Football Association grand final with a scoreline of 14 goals 10 behinds to 4 goals 4 behinds. Key players included K Brooks eight goals and R Affolter three, with Hallett’s B Ashby and J Bell among the best. Junior match followed with Booborowie Schoolboys beating Burra by two points. Proceeds from the tea fundraiser totaled £4 5s 3d for the War Memorial Park.
The Burra Basketball Association reports two games played on a cold Saturday at the Methodist Courts. The Royals led by half time as St Marys and Kooringa staged a stronger second half. high school teams struggled while Royals pressed the pace.
A garbled note touts Heenzo as a three in one remedy for nasal and throat ailments. It claims internal antiseptic action and concentrates on relief for adults and children, with references to availability at a record office.
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