News From Abroad Reveals War News and Family Updates
Mrs A E Thomas of Fullarte receives a cable from son Léont Lind claiming a broken right leg but general fitness. Edgar Kemble reports eldest son Don Kerin wounded and under care, with hope for positive news. A letter from St Pauldstein mentions graves of Burra boys who fell in 1914 1915 and includes photos of Lieut Reg Sandland’s resting place sent to worried parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. ‘Thomas
Fullarte
Léont. Lind
Don
Paldstine
Thomson
W. BD. Thompson
Mt Bryan East Church Anniversary Services Highlight Week
Anniversary services at Mt Bryan East Church were held on Sunday November 22. The afternoon service was led by Mr P Tubroak and Rev Rex Brook led the evening circuit service. Bryan Churen Choir sang two anthems to appreciative audiences. Special thanks were given for attendance during petrol shortages. Rev Brooks spoke on religious teaching in the home as essential in these times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Bryan East
P. Tubroak
Rex Brook
Bryan Churen
Bev. Brooks
Coroner's Court inquiry into Henry Brown property fire
In Burra an inquest held on 15 November 1942 examined Henry Herbert Brown of Gum Greek property. The coroner found that the shed and contents on Section 132 Hundred of Hanson were destroyed by fire on 16 November 1942 but there was no evidence showing the fire's origin. Mr M W Bednall represented the Brown family. Constable Bonython advised the coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AB. Sp
Henry Herbert Brown
Hanson
Jore
M. W. Bednall
Ah. Brown
Bonython
Social to Pte A Broad at Booborowie
A Red Cross courtesy break on November 21 at Booborowie honored Pte A Broad with a presentation. Chair W. A. Shatrock led a brief session, praising the Broad family and Pte Broad in war service, while L. Gill stressed support for those serving. The group sang “For he’s a jolly good fellow.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pte
A. Broad
Booborowie
Red Cross
Pts. A. Broad
W. A. Shatrock
RE. Dewhirst
Browd
L. Gill
Sone
Burra Observation Post Schedule December 1 4
Local timetable lists night shifts and early hours for Burra Observation Post figures. Entries show personnel such as Corry Pearce Pascoe McCarthy Hocking Sykes and R.H Smith with hours from 7 pm to 8 am across December 1 6, detailing assigned periods and locations including Oakenden and Youne with scattered notes on 3 am and 11 pm boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auesday
Sykes
Oakenden
Carpenters
Youne
R.H Smith
Tam
Final Red Cross Junior Competition at Bouborowie
Final Red Cross Junior Competition at Bouborowie held on Saturday night November 1 featured a dance and supper. Voting closed at 10 10 pm with Sylvia Goodridge Leone Price and Robert Tauil as candidates. Results: Sylvia Goodridge 15085, Leone Price 13475, Robert Tauil 10080. The winner received a certificate from the Red Cross with babies receiving tokens. Music by Lindsey Jettner's Dance Band and thanks extended to parents and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bouborowie
Sylvia Gondridge
Leanie Price
Robert ‘Toul
Sylvia Goodridge
Leone’ Price
Robert
Tauil
Lindsey Jettner
Greenacres
Red Cros
Notice to Stretcher Bearers For Weekend Attenders
Dr Steele issues authority to swear in remaining stretcher-bearers. Two sessions set at Barra Children's Playground on Saturday December 5th at 2 pm and Sunday December 6th at 2 am. Attendance urged to finalize oath and ongoing monthly meetings planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Barra
Barra
Steele
Country Women celebrate birthday with tea and dance
The Country Women's Association welcomed members and visitors for a third birthday celebration after singing the national anthem. Mrs Ken Wade gave the birthday cake while a ballet tea was provided by Mrs W P and Ken Wade. Spencer Merchant organized the dance, raising funds toward Cheer On Hut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goddard
Mestames W.P
Ken Wade
Spencer Merchant
Burra Magistrates Court Proceedings on Bush Fires Breach
At Burra Magistrates Court on 0/11/82 before Mase AB Biggs and PF T Sera TP. William Jeff and Kevern of Gun Creek were fined 3 with court fees 1/6 for breach of the Bush Fires Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Mase AB
New Library Purchases October Add Fresh Reads
The Burra Institute reports a bulk of new books acquired in October now in circulation at the library. The list includes many noted titles from Duras to Gabbey, Comfort, Murray, and Seymour among others. Books were offered at a nominal rate of fourpence or a penny per week, with several titles highlighted as standouts. A further list of arrivals will be published next week.
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Om of Duras
Hells O'Dyasey
Faim Fire Huns
G.bakew
Leas Brown
M Burt
M. Burchell
X. Beomfeld
P. Clune
bin Avenpikce
MH Gabbey
A. Comforts
Moscow
J. & Davies
ML Dell
Phu Luick
Mclean
Gardiner
P. Gibbs
Trailoun
Hayeo the Menace
Orien
Acton
Hope
Mick
Gordy
Hume
Nancy Stain
M. Lane
Jas Mcarthur
P.F. Miller
Hepatone Cassidy
D. Mul
Fords Rexeney
D.C. Murray
Norns
M. Seymour
J. Sutherland
Gooreian’ House
Swimmerton
A. Trent
Vivian
Racine Page
Wadley
Wadsley
J. Windman
P.C. Wren
FB Young
Duvenite Bowes
Australia
War echoes in cryptic lines from gala in Goulburn
Fragmentary OCR yields cryptic phrases about victory in a war, a duty arising, and a gala event in Goulburn. The text mentions ears, a sea or seuseepans fragment, and names Buahop and TBuremana, suggesting a disrupted report of a local gathering with uncertain attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geanirk
Goulburn
Waterloo gathering with tile gin and floral spray
In Waterloo a gathering hosted by Mr J Dunn, chairman of the branch, served tile gin to all. Mrs Dunn presented others with a floral spray. Supper and dance followed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Dunn
Impressment of Agricultural Machinery Proclaimed
Government proclamation grants authority to press agricultural machinery. Hon. WJ Geully MEER, Minister of Commerce, issues power to Hon. A. P. Bles ing ME Minister of Agriculture and to delegate to District War Agricultural Committee chairs. Users pay compensation set by the committee for any charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garstreot
WJ. Geully
Meer
Commerce
A. P. Blesing
District War Agricultural Committee
Jeep and Peep misnaming sparks Aussie mixups
In a penny-press note from Australia, readers tease how American forces and civilians call the small four-wheel drive vehicle “Jeep” while locals persist with “Peep.” The piece notes confusion persists despite corrections, with many still favoring the slangy “Jean” for the rugged car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspeniau
America
Americas Army
Jean
Mt Bryan East School Weekly Test Results
Weekly test results from Mt Bryan East School list lower grades June Maxted Carmen Dare Grade VII Colin Hurhes Loma Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen Dare
Colin Hurhes
Loma Simmons
Barre Record Ad Invites Printing Services
A dated notice from The Barre Record promotes printing services including cards, menus, tickets, circulars, letterheads, labels, and business materials. The ad highlights various print products available through JIP-TO-DATE PRINTING with emphasis on quality and range.
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Mt Bryan East Church
Mile End
Coroner’s Court
Corry
Steven
F ‘Ponti
Red Cross Juinior
Harvester Oil
Wakefield Heavy
Hanks
Sara & CO
General Merchants
Country Women’s Association
Burra Magistrates Court
Burra Iostitute
Waterloo
Mt Bryan East School
Ens
Commonwealthings Bank Prorees
Eys
Wendie Ace
Freture
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