19 Aug 1952
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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1952
Page
1
The Burra Hospital Board reports improved finances aided by a debt collection drive and donations from local organizations. A medical equipment program funded by government aid and donors modernizes facilities, with plans for nurses quarters and expansion.
Ronald Edward Dewhirst auditor of Boshorowis confirms examination of accounts for the distress appeal to aid the widow and two young children of the late Crowhurst. Donation receipts total £250 and are distributed to the Crowhurst widow and family as of 16 August 1982.
Traders report a general price decline at Burra with weak demand noted across stalls. Buyers moved cautiously as overall market activity softened versus a month earlier, with exporters and vendors describing subdued turnover and uncertain prices.
British stars line up for a Melba film project as production details unfold in a terse report. The article notes cast names and studio involvement with no further specifics on dates or locations.
Burra Hospital nurses plan a major charity ball on Friday October 3 to raise funds for a New Nurses Home. Richardson's Tren'th Centice Band from Adelaide will headline with top players and Alf Halyoak aboard. Organisers expect strong statewide support and more details to come.
The annual Butt Ball was held Friday evening at the Burra, with a parade of Brothers in full regalia at 9 pm led by Prime Boulder Stone who opened the ball. Music by Johnnie Green's Five Star Band and M C Jim Watson kept guests lively.
The town hall ball proceeds funded Burra Hospital and Memorial Oval. Members and committees organized a series of dances and competitions during the evening. Mrs Jennison and Mr Peter Disher led the Mon Cerio while Mes Traileaven and Brisa Bevan performed the streamer waltz.
A fragment discusses personal duty and responsibility to one’s group. The text references self discipline, work ethic, and dedication to the collective effort, urging individuals to uphold their obligations within a shared task.
Fragmentary items show a hospital building appeal raising funds from multiple donors including A. Pee, B.A. McBride, Mrs L. G. and Donald Ha/o, Mila Alice Collins, ANZ Bank Ltd, Mr and Mrs F. T. Stom, RIN Richard, and others. Amounts listed range around £100 to £280 with several small sums noted. The report records numerous names and improvised totals amid damaged OCR text.
The notice reports the sudden death of Miss M Wardle, with unspecified date and location details. No further information is provided in the readable text.
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