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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1919
Page
3
A newspaper reader letters section discusses prohibition news from New Zealand and local opinions. Frank Lane questions figures on dry status and voter totals, referencing Waihi and earlier town conditions, while critiquing hypocrisy and press reporting. The exchange highlights the era’s tensions over liquor laws and civic discourse.
Letter to the editor condemns local hoodlums in Coppertowse for disrespecting neighbors and vandalizing gardens. The writer urges public scrutiny and scolding, asking why criminals avoid Sunday School and urging hoodlums to respect and reveal themselves.
A local Soldier Aid Society meeting in Warra records July attendance of 12 members at one session and 15 at another. Arrangements are set for Junction and an afternoon Sheep Dog Trials next month. Volunteers are urged to help with preparations, collect funds, and bring cakes and scones for the afternoon event. Acknowledgments list Hampton Court sacks and several ladies for contributions with afternoon collections yielding subscriptions and donations.
Pills marketed for backache and kidney trouble claim high efficacy with past success. Sold by chemists and stores in original packaging with quantities varying, promoted as a standard remedy of the era.
A fragment notes a street area noted as Wakefield Street West a few doors east of Gawley Place with a reference to eleghione 15 r E Wilsos.
A August 9 1919 concert in Leighton drew fair attendance. R J Fawchild presided as president of Welcome Home committee. Proceeds funded medals for district men and honored returning soldiers. The program featured overture, songs, choruses, a play Taming a Dion and a welcome by children. A dance and supper followed. Agricultural Bureau notes and a separate meeting covered delegates and termite works. A later short concert profited for Flame Mission work and Flame Mission report read by Alton McDonald.
A Catholic concert and social were held on Thursday August 14 at the local institute. The weather was favorable though muddy roads and crowding hindered attendance. Miss Nell Quinn and Miss Kalblews Quinn organized the program with Father Pendergast at the bar. Musical items by Miss Campbell, Miss Herbert, Mrs Dawes, and others highlighted the event.
A festive Burra gathering honored visiting dignitaries and returned heroes. Residents joined bands, speeches, and an official welcome at the station praising service to the country. The mayor extolled the efforts of nurses, families, and volunteers as the community reflected on recent sacrifices and celebrated the nation.
A fragment discusses a product named Rapid Healer claimed to aid wounded soldiers and heal injuries. It mentions the item availability and pricing, with emphasis on widespread demand and deployment to front lines.
A keen contest at Victoria Park saw Kooringa and Aberdeen draw close to a decisive score with strong displays from players like Look Williams and CH Turner for Kooringa and Jack Allen and Chenoweth for Aberdeen. The game featured solid marking, rapid passing, and several near goals as both sides traded chances and spectators noted the presence of returning servicemen among the players.
A detailed account of the Sheep Dog Field Trials on Sept 9 and 10 plus a weddeday show on Oct 22. The narrative covers match play details, key players, scoring, and notable moments, including mentions of Koortugas and Aberdeen teams, captains, and standout performers. The piece also describes a fourth anniversary Scout troop banquet held Friday evening with games, singing, and toasts, plus Saturday on the Aberdeen oval featuring contestants, volunteers, and cake and oranges for attendees.
Public works entries detail road maintenance and funding allocations in 1919. It lists construction costs, districts affected, and approval stamps from officials including Gil, Chalom, and auditors. The document marks dates in June and July 1919 and records expenditures tied to district road projects.
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