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Newspaper

Burra Record

Location

Burra, South Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 31, 1954

Page

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Record Crowd At High School Debutante Ball

A crowd of over 300 attended the High School debutante ball hosted by Mr and Mrs G. Stanley Hawker in a decorated hall. Debutantes wore elaborate gowns and partnered with students including Miss Judith Woods and Miss Pam Bourman, with Miss Marie Gare winning the Belle and Allen prize. The event raised $195 for the school, with thanks to the Parents and Friends Association and staff for preparations and serving.

Judith Woods See Debs Olr Greta Martin Alan Baulderstone Adrian Johnson Wendy White Dover Peter Stockman Avis Stockman Mary Cox Duhin ‘Thomas Palaklaya Vsterie Terry Malcolm Pettet Shirley Broad John Broad Cibbon Gloria Pettet Tanalien Dlaiments Hara Ashiev Jean Watts Eame Pauline Jones Robert Steele Pamela Campbell Allen Martin Hawker Tharmine 1 Burdon M. L. Archer Depiantes Onis Mruf Qates Iso Roy J. Jeffery Wen Marie Gare Isa Allen Micsuth Woods Barry McElroy

Rifle Shooting Club Holds Third Stage Saturday

Borra Rifle Club members will attend the third stage of the event Saturday at the range. Officials report a turnout of competitors and expect several high scores amid steady conditions.

Borra Rife Club

Burra Red Cross Branch Seeks Urgent Funds

Burra Red Cross Branch appeals for funds after a busy period including £200 raised at the Burrs Hospital Fete, £400 donated to the Hospital Building Fund, and £20 to Headquarters. A meeting at the RSL reviewed finances and a Hospital room offer was received. next meeting set for the Hospital on Tuesday, 28 October.

Bui Burra ‘Brench Red Cross RSL Regatée Wareom Burrs Red Coss Hospital Pridsy Red Cross

Terowie Wins North Eastern Association Semi Final

Terowie defeated Turra 25 goals to 20 in the North Eastern Association semi final on Saturday with an eight point final margin. Mite Pearce won the golf event by two points ahead of Mrs E Jeffery. The pigeon race at Tall em Bend saw Pred Brandt take first place as the season moved forward with steady speeds noted.

Terowie Tam the Bell Turra Leighton Spal- Ging Morth- Fastern Ascogistrai

Burra Air Force Annual Ball to Spark Burra Town Hall

Burra Air Force Association plans another Burra Ball at Burra Town Hall this Friday night. President W Young says arrangements are under way for a successful event with Daphne Wentham Dance Band. Prizes include Belle of the Ball and Lady's Best, plus most spectacular Mo crowd. Supper by Burra North Red Cross Ladies led by HJ Jenni son.

Burra Burra Air Force Association W. Young Daphne Wentham Burra North Red Cross HJ. B. Jennisoe

Morganvale Station Sold to F T Heinrich at High Bid

In a brisk auction at Morganvale a station near Morganvale 205 miles east of Burra and 5 miles north of Renewark sold for more than the reserve, with Mr B T Heinrich of Eringa Park Olsry bidding against others represented by Messrs Eide Smith & Co for G M Howard & Sons. The purchaser intends to run the property in conjunction with another venture at Olyganogle.

Otreres Ernon Messrs Eide B.T. Heinrich Eringa Park Olsry Tb le Heinrich Oly Ganogle Nanig Howard Paulis Mortangaie Burra Renewark

Crippled Children Appeal Gains Public Support

The Crippled Children's Association of SA urges support for its Down Every Street Appeal. It runs Somerton Home and Spastic Centre services aiding polio and cerebral palsy cases, transports families, and provides equipment at no cost to most families, relying on public generosity to fund essential care for 1,400 children.

Crippled Children's Association of SA Polla Somerton Pola Somerston Howe Wsthe Anzac Highway Worl Fush Whyalla Chile South Gutialigog Robert George Ashford Wil Ennis Epabel Aswetation Comes Insity Utmort

The Object of Education in Australia

The Duke of Northumberland urges that Australia’s future rests on educated citizens from all classes. Education should build character as well as knowledge, enabling people to fulfil duties and secure the nation’s destiny.

Australia Duke of Northumberland

Wedding Anniversary Gifts Through the Ages

A text fragment lists traditional anniversary gifts by year. It notes paper for the first year, cotton for the second, leather for the third, then books, wood, iron, and further symbols like silver, ruby, emerald, and diamond for later milestones, with inconsistent spellings and added modern notions.

Hep Neek Strances Ies Schina

Fred Brandt Wins Pigeon Race After Many Placings

Fred Brandt wins the pigeon race amid multiple placings in the Tall em Bend event. Returns were good with frequent adjustments and a measured rate of 950 fads per minute noted. Next Saturday’s race is planned again from Talien Bend.

Fred Brandt Tallem Bend Byrnes Talien Bend

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Cruiser Shropshire G. Stanley Hawker R._G. Jeffery T. G. Perry C. Dsvey RG. Jeffery Pillar Dens Ashe Stolte Jeffery Flin Peverts Asoneistlon Misa More Cox Cever Mate Parents and Priehas’ Association Carmiraley Sir Gorden Soon Eknight Sport Mite Pearce E. Jeffery Pigeor Pred ‘Brandt Burra Air Force Morganvale F. T. Heinrich Erty Truly Christian Service Comeback Labor Caucus
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