01 Dec 1953
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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1953
Page
1
A brief wartime appeal acknowledges contributions to the War Graves Commission and Air Force memorial efforts. Ed Salaseen Gutten, President, extends gratitude for a donation of 6 to the appeal and echoes appreciation from the central committee.
A grass fire broke out at Burra North around mid day on Saturday. Quick action by local resident Mr Hob Crewes and railway officials helped prevent the blaze from spreading. The incident was contained with no injuries reported.
Lady George will open the Hospital Fete at the Town Hall on Friday afternoon at 2 30 attended by the Mayor Mr Carpenter and district MP Warrick. Local organisations from multiple towns will participate with stalls and donations, and funds will go to hospital repairs and roof maintenance.
A crowd gathered at Hallett Kitchen Evening to witness the marriage of Miss A Jaret and Mr Bruce Honan before their wedding follows. Mr Dave Fitzgerald spoke on behalf of attendees and urged acceptance of the new couple. Music and dancing were provided by Miss Marlene Geek and Mrs McDonald, with further details limited by the fragmentary report.
Fire safety rules for tractors and caravans outline restrictions on fire breaks and equipment. Provisions specify engine width, plough clearance, inflammable materials, and caravan habitation towed outside municipal areas. Violations carry penalties up to ten pounds.
A large family gathering at Me and Mrs Franke Poster’s home celebrated Colin Bruce’s 21st birthday on Saturday November 1. More than 50 relatives and friends attended a dance, with music, speeches by Mr Ben Williams and Mr W Werner Schubert, and a cake made by Colin Bruce. A hearty dinner followed, remarks honored Colin, and well wishes from Rev NenneWced concluded the evening.
A lighted tennis tournament yielded winners Mrs P Balliyan and Miss Marela Collins while Mrs W Warner took croquet. Mig C Lucas won a pillows contest, Mrs Bailey the timber bedee, and a brisk trading table and indoors tea followed. Takdnes noted as £26.
Thallium is an eight metal named from the Greek thallos meaning sprout. It appeared in the spectroscope as a rare element discovered by Sir William Crookes in 1861 from zinc refinery waste. It occurs in iron and copper pyrites and is commonly used in glassmaking.
Wain tiring to Gemips and Hostels Tils felt that being taken into homes in the country would not only be a hold for the children but would help promt fellowship and love or i ni of the Burra Branch, Mrs A Wort.
Australian Music Examinations Board results list pupils from St Josephs Convent and teachers. Names such as Patricia Lehmann Elizabeth Finyon Laurel Calla and Leith Pedorici appear for various grades and subjects.
During the week Spalding District Cowell took delivery of a new fire truck costing 21000 with a 600 gallon tank and pump mounted on the chassis. Racks for nap spray and other essential equipment are provided. Fire Control Officers are recruiting personnel to operate the gear and offer training through Dr Nell or Dr Norton.
The Hallett School Welfare Club invited attendees to view the tree display as pupils performed songs and a small competition followed. Mrs J Gra tan won a prize as the event concluded with the trading table items sold.
A terse dispatch notes a relieving constable from Adelaide barracks arrived in Bure yesterday to relieve the stable Barbary who has commenced his annual leave. The report highlights routine military administration and staffing in colonial posts.
A grass fire at Hanson commenced in windy conditions with embers spreading about 20 yards behind the line. Firefighters battled the blaze but the wind aided its spread, causing estimated damage around £170 to oats and related crops. Luminaries Lynch and A Z Waters are named in the incident report.
Saturday night event drew wide turnout as local officers report active participation and community talent show. Good Friday activities planned with free services and a youth program, aiming to boost local engagement and support.
Legacy donations listed as omissions include BG to HDiver Walera and Beo Dun Stan and Son Nerowie with a sheep valued at 77 shillings 6 pence and a £2 2s 0d amount. The record notes illicit transfers and incomplete entries in the ledger.
A young couple leaving a ball entered a cafe and asked for a “packet of chew ey.” The New Australian refused, replying that they had no “chitd,” offering only pickled onion and gherkin instead.
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