Market News From Burra Market Sees Strong Attendance
Burra Market closes with brisk bidding as 7 764 of 8 169 sheep sold amid mixed quality. Prices rise since last sale with top woolly ewe at 68 pounds 10 shillings 8 pence and shorn ram/ewes commanding solid sums. next sale announced for September 18 with entries now accepted.
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Hider, Smith & Co. Limited
Eoort
Bur
Nill
Bendigo
Victoria
Naracourte
Sietn- Anna
Tatler Read
Mt. Pleas- Abt
Natme
Maitiang
Lowside
Barabba
Kapundi
Stockport
Victor Harbour
Capeville
Gawler
River
Atotlon
Hawker
North Bungaree
L. B. Coapes
Mt. Crawford
J. G. Barker
Messie P. C. Watern
Bons
Naracoorte
Birch
Minture
O, J
G. Williams
Burre
R. White
P. A. McBride
Braemar
Warnes & Bons
Parcodis Ltd
Sarcovka
Wethers
Saga
OR. G. Anderson
Ascot Vale
Broken Hill
Ewe Lambs
Devonborough Pastoral Co
Mt. Bryan
Elder, Smith & Co
Swift
Burra
Spalding Hosts First Table Tennis Match Victory
Spalding welcomed Bundaleer for the club's first series of matches. Bundaleer won with 12 rubbers 18 sets to Spalding 10 rubbers 15 sets.
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Spalding
Spelding
Bundaleer
Collinsville ram sale sets record price at 510 guineas
Naracoorte Merina Salex Messrs John Coltina Z Sons of Collinsville achieved a record ram price of 510 guineas sold to Mr B A Hood of Tucindale. The sale total included 14 rams at an average 120 pounds. other consignors posted strong results with multiple rams selling at up to 140 guineas and averages around 84 to 283.
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Naracoorte Merina Salex
John Coltina
Buff Ball at Spalding Lodge Delights Attendees
The Goalding Wast Lodge held a successful Ball on Wednesday with about 300 attendees from Bute Tar cawie Burra and Jamestown. Miss Betty Proctor of Hilltown was crowned Belle of the Ball wearing pale blue evening attire. Mr and Mrs P Mannion won prizes in the novelty dances as Mrs Presss Band performed and MCs Justin Vatey and Ken Dunn led the evening. D Malycha acted as secretary.
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Abus
Bute
Tar
P. Mannion
Press’ Band
Ithemueie
Mesars Justin, Vatey
Ken Dunn
M.C
D. Malycha
Local Weekend Sports Roundup Highlights Various Victories
Hallett, Booborowie, Leighton posted easy wins in minor rounds with scores including Hallett 18 to 27 over Terowie 78 and Booborowie 11 to 10 over Burra 18. Leighton defeated Terowie 3 to 20. Booborowie beat Leighton 23 to 12. A close match saw Burra 21 over 20. Whyte-Tarcowie forfeited to Hallett. Canadian Fourcome over 18 holes won by A. L. Bence and L. Halliday 77 (79) 984 Associates. SALGU silver Spoon final drawn then won by Mrs Gardner 76 (14) 62. Kookaburra Trophy stage three over 500 and 600 yards Captain Lynch won shoot. W. Corner led handicap.
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Hallett
Booborowie
Lelehton
Terowie
Burra
Leignton
Leighton
Mb. Bryfin
Boaldine
Whyte-Tarcowie
Fourcome
A. L. Bence
L. Halliday
F. A Reed
F. Gardner
Lynch
W. Corner
Car careers down at mine property incident
Mr T B Willis left his car unattended on his mine property for a short period with the hand brake on. The dog caused the brake to release and the car rolled down the grade toward Morphetts Shaft. It gathered speed and narrowly stopped, avoiding a worse crash. fire damage was extensive.
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T. B. Willis
Bean
Why Brand Sheep at Wool Conference Sparks Mill Resentment
Report from Sydney indicates buyers and overseas mills pressuring wool producers to reduce or remove soluble sheep brands. Mills admit workers misidentify brands and some have banned branding to cut costs. German buyers say unbranded wool may fetch premiums only if properly handled.
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Beyers
Sydney
Mili
We Sa
Dalgetys
Sol
War Graves Appeal Seeks Donations for Garden of Memory
Gust Week Battalion launches a war graves appeal to fund the Garden of Memory cemetery site. Donors contribute through secretary J. Sorrell, with many giving anonymously to support upkeep for soldiers who died defending their country.
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West Terrece
Burre
Str J
Sorrell
Gertlemas
Robertstown Opens Fine Football Oval
Robertstown, population about 590, unveils a new oval with 300 trees planted around it. A farmer donated 12 acres of land, a community raised 1000 pounds, another 500 funded a stone pavilion and dressing sheds with electric showers. Queen competition added 1452 pounds to erase 500 debt.
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Robertstown
Jbothan
Furmer
Aitriet
Queen
Badge Day Appeal Raises Funds for Soldiers Aid Society
The Badge Day Appeal raised £17 20s for the T B Soldiers Aid Society. The secretary thanks all sellers and buyers in the area and notes soldiers before World War I were £80, at £9 now 700.
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T.B. Soldiers Aid Society
Hallett To Have Bowling Club
An August meeting convened by Mr Owen-Smyth formed Hallett Bowling Club. Mr Jack Goddard was elected President with Mr Ran Sibley as Secretary and Mr Eric Pulford as Treasurer. Rinks will be at Hallett Recreation Ground between Memorial Gates and Tennis Courts. The group plans tours to Seven Grens areas to source greens and design ideas. A bore to supply water will be sunk to support the project.
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Owen-Smyth
Hallett Bowling Club
Jack Goddard
Ran Sibley
Eric Pulfor
Hallett
Ty Recreation Ground
Spi Fing
En Greens
Gulnare
Georgetown
Wirrabars
Cultowle
Jamestown
Queen Elizabeth Coronation Gift Fund Appeal
A local drive funds humid ribs for premature babies misprinted as a hospital nurture program. Donations to the Town Clerk Burra will support statewide equipment distribution and are tax deductible. Names listed include Mr and Mrs Winter and Mr and Mrs R Davey with a total of 13 pounds 13 shillings 0 pence.
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Minda
Burra
Adevelle
Hallett Fire Fighting Truck Fund Approved at Meeting
The Hallett Fire Fighting Association decided to levy a special rate on the four Southern Wards to finance a new truck kept ready to respond immediately to fires. Eric Ashby was elected president and Eric Pulford secretary.
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Hallett Fire Fighting Association
Dis- Council
Ares
Sinance
Eric Ashby
Eric Pulford
Burra Council Accepts Tree Avenues Project
Burra Town Council agreed to plant an avenue of trees on the eastern road with the Burra Sub-Branch of the RSL and Air Force Association. The council will water the trees as needed. A second avenue may be planted from the East to Burra North, aiming to line all town approaches with trees.
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Burra
RSL
Air Force Association
Nurray
Nurray“And the Town Council With Teauelst Jone
Tthe
Spalding Bowling Club Seeks Mid North Association Inclusion
Spalding Bowling Club voted Sunday to join the Mid North Bowling Association for the coming year. Delegates Merarg 0. Bando and Allen were elected to attend the association’s annual meeting and represent the club. The club has electrified the green and plans to purchase electric power and a power mower on offer. A greens inspection committee was formed to assess existing greens and make recommendations. The Spalding Football Club will soon hold a season winding dinner.
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Mid-North Bowling Association
Merarg
Bando Snd
Allen
Thls
Atco
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Suez ‘Ag
Collinsville
Lodge
WAR Graves Appeal
Queen Elizabeth
Winte Eiyl
Fe R. Davey
Servicemen’s Avenue
Spalding Bowling Club
Mid-North Assoc
Benda
All
S Conmelttee
Mster
Spalding Football Club
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