Country Women meet on August 2 at Rest Room
The Country Women’s Association held a regular meeting in the Rest Room on Friday August 2 with Mrs G G Baknes presiding attendance below usual as members were on duty at the shop or selling Cheer-Up Emblems Apologies were read from Mrs Tennant and Mrs McWaters A detailed correspondence list followed including a letter from the State Secretary about an Executive Council Meeting at the Metropolitan Branch Adel ade and a combined State Annual Meeting and election of State Officers The Adelaide Children’s Hospital thanked the association for a cheque of £13 10s 2d from the Burra shop with other members helping The president and members acknowledged the hospital’s board’s gratitude funds to be used for little patients Hospital committee and camouflage committee reports were given and several members contributed doll hot water bottle covers wakes and flowers A large donation of sheep skin vests and slippers was announced The meeting closed with Mrs H K Bartlett speaking on life in New Guinea and experiences There were show duties by several members and a total fund raise of £9 6d with emblems sold for Cheer Up Hut bringing in around £7 more A nice hamper was prepared for the Cheer Up Hut at close of meeting
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G. G. Bawkes
Metropolitan
Rogen
Craven's
Bundle Street
Adelaide
A. Smith
Adelaide Children's Hospital
Burra
CWA
Mix
Smuith
C. Finch
4. L. Kellock
R. Grant
Mr. Pearce
A Bown
Coralie Bumphryss
Rais
Booborowie School Holds Arbor Day Activities
Booborowie School marked Arbor Day with lessons on trees and their uses, a talk by Mr D Keynes, and a tree planting led by Sid Weynes and Mr 2.0 Williams. A midday dinner followed, then an afternoon of sports with winners in events such as Overhead Ball and Slow Bicycle Race.
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Booborowie School
D. Keynes
Sid Str Weynes
Williams
Beth Hogan
Brian Gil
Joan Farrelly
Betty Bogan
Letter to editor on farmers aid and political stance
Tom Canny argues for strong farmer support behind a political party, criticizing Bart Willoughby and the Parker Maloney scheme. He recalls past grievances over wheat prices and government actions, urges unity, and notes gains from Curtin government while warning against self-serving appeals.
Cok Pearce W and Sons Glass and Repairs Ad
Local ad offering glass by size, putty, paints, varnishes and upholstery repairs. Undertaker services listed with phone line indicated. Includes concise business contact and range of supplies for home and shop needs.
Local Sports Day Ends Amid Rain and Runners
Hogan and Williams lead a chaotic children’s sports meet at Carmel as rain interrupts events. Winners include Beth Hogan Jessie Williams and Maurice Farrelly with multiple races featuring Kay Pitcher John Dewhurst and Brian Gil. After long sessions, participants receive oranges and sweets despite showers. reporter Jessie Williams notes a tiring but enjoyable day.
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Georee Williams
Viola Bienke
John Harris
Maurice Ferrelly
Betty Dewhist
Anne Drew
Kay ‘Pitcher
Spry— Gals
Brian Gil
Dave Goodridge
Bish Jump
Kay Pitcher
Jol’ Dewhirst
Azurioe Parreyiy
Robert Willams
Beth Siagan
Malcolm’ Asser
Etiast
Jessie Williams
Baldina Mongolata Gold Mining Syndicate Report
The Manaper reports a Tor fort night ending August 22 1042 with Farnden's Bill ongoing. Values show erratic shifts around 12 and 13 with Erewartha and Adil noted as leaders. The country appears fractured with clay damage through the leader.
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Farnden
Irige
Crass
Burra Public School Terminal Results Amid Measles Epidemic
The Burra Public School terminal results list placings by grade from Ken Heinrich and Margaret Garratt tied for top in Grade T through Grade VII. Several pupils show high scores while others are absent or ill. The measles outbreak reduced exam takers, and the school thanks the Town Council for waste removal and notes War Savings and school contributions recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Heinrich
Margaret Garratt
Wendy White
Brian Hann
Peter John Mars Gayase
Vtera Terry
Valeri Terry i
Marjorie
Tes Rome
Joan Nelson
Rodney Batley
Kevin Allen
Sue Martin Cabsent
Dutof
Parmela Gayle
Desie Jenpison
Shirley Gare
Carliene Davies
Donald Seaford
Claire Lloyd
Colin Sellars
Kevin Davis
Chuitonenkoschke
Bob Lewis
Colin Nankivell
Heather Bateson
Mary Lloyd
Mary Pearce
Walve
Mt. Bryan Red Cross Branch Meeting Minutes
The Mt Bryan Red Cross Branch held a monthly meeting on Wednesday August 19 with good attendance led by President Mrs S Hawker. Correspondence noted a Baby Competition and a circular on rationed goods. apologies from several members. Proposals included a public meeting August 28 at 2 pm to discuss the annual effort, a cardigan prize design named William, and the Baby Competition subject to a future decision.
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Wes Eld
Mts S. Hawker
M. Gebhardt
S. Nourse
J. Gebhardt
Collins, Beckwith
Sim
Aos
Murray
Quinn
Miss Quinnsod
Payne
Chivell
Mt Bryan East School Examinations Regraded Names List
Re grading of terms at Mt Bryan East School lists students JLeol Bugiees Jade June Maxted Tt John Maxted Carmen Dare Lorna Simmons Norman Maxted Colin Hughes with updated grades for the terminal examinations.
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Jade June Maxted
John Maxted
Carmen Dare
Grats VO
Lorna Simmons
Norman Maxted
Colin Hughes
Red Cross Knitting Book Entries Open for October 21
The note lists items and requests for knitted goods to be sent to various recipients. Proposed Mrs. E Murray and Mrs. Hewker offer accepted. Gowns, dresses, flannel shirts, cardigans, a hot water bottle, and fencecaps are allocated to Burra Depot and Adelaide shipments. Societies express thanks including contributions from Mrs Nourse and Miss Dearlove.
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Red Cross
E Murray
Hewker
Fermyn End Watried
Adelaide
Phillips
A. J. Collins
Burra
H. Camp_bell
H. Edwards
Edith Terrill
Nourse
E. Dearlove
Local School Prize Winners and Subjects List
First year students excel in English Latin French and bookkeeping with names including Margaret Jenny Ruth Dannaford Heather Pearce and Max Pascoe. Second year recipients include Bob Nankivell and Eileen Hogan with subjects in woodwork chemistry physics and shorthand. War savings total £118 7 0 noted.
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Margaret Jenney
Fith Hannaford
Boo Nankivell
Barbara Jennison
Ruth
Dannaford
Heather ‘Evaree
Ruth Swonsford
Marist
Margaret Jet
Bob Nankivell
Mararer
Deme
Heather ‘Pearce
Usmle Arts
Maxine Cooners
Bob
Ang ‘Doilnians
Ay Sear
Eileen
Eau
Eilean
Hoga
Horan
Ur Mar Pastoe
Sah Bailey
Kelli Frye Herenguke Bourn
June Bourman
Bob Aughey
Beth Pearce
Ray Jeans
Leighton Red Cross Branch Notes Voting and Donations
Thirteen members voted on Tuesday August 13 for Red Cross matters. MrsHumphrys was nominated for the Red Cross tree, and thanks extended to Mesdimes A and G Gask for help. Admission for the Amateur Hour on September 2 was set at 2 shillings for gentlemen and 4?6 for ladies. A £1 donation from Mrs V Porter was received. Afternoon and trading table totals listed. Poultry and knitted items were sent to Cheer Up Hub and Burra Depot. Butter to be sent to Cheer Up Hub next month.
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Avtende
Telehtog
Red Cross
Humphrys
G. Gask
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Country Women's Association
Buc
Mra
D. M Steele
Mesdaows
A. Ten.nant
J. McGrath
G. B. Morgan
Richardson
Miss Bethe! Smith
Jack& Ed
Booborowie
LCL
Burra Disi Tio Committee
Bart Willoughby
Parker—Maloney
Willoughby
Menates
Curtin
B. Ashton
Sujmort
Sontics
Gurtin
Uthe Baxkine Commission
Tom Canny
PHONE
JUST
Effie Jay
Matthews
Cok Pearce
W& Sons
Baldina Mongolata Gold Mining Syndicate
Mt. Bryan
Red Cross Branch
Mt. Bryan East School
Eileen Hogan
Beth Pearse
Pitaneral
Dan
Max Pascoe
Syathia Sara
West Baley
Leighton Red Cross
Cain
Jacob
Walker & Sons
Walker ‘Sons
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