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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1952
Page
1
At the Burra 68 Association meeting in the Council Chamber on Thursday night the president outlined the park project and how subsidy funds will be advanced. Plans were prepared and forwarded to the Government Fourist Bureau for approval. The council reported that funding approval had been granted.
Reported plans for a Christmas Pageant on Saturday December 20 at Market Square. The procession will start at 8 and loop Blongee Road to the One Way sign then return to the square halting before the RSL Building where Father will alight from his float. A dance at the RSL Hall from 10 is set, with a 2s charge. W Young said a five piece rag band will provide music during the procession and for the dance.
A pleasant and successful garden afternoon was held at the home of Mrs E Steer Burra North. Ladies gathered despite weather with a trading table run by Mrs E McBride and Mrs Circlé and games by members of the croquet club for a delightful social event.
The Burra Branch of the Fathers Association reports a successful year with increased appeals and funds raised. Members approved £10 10s for Christmas for Korea hospital patients and discussed local Xmas support and new books for service members. next meeting set for February 71st, 1953.
A fragmented OCR item records a painful accident near a wood site with references to a palatal issue and a church or public site. The text mentions a few names and places but readers cannot rely on clear facts from the garbled wording.
Risnaforte and Theory of Music exams by the Australian Music Examination Board show Burra pupils from St Joseph's Convent and notable teachers like O. Davey and Beau achieving credits honors and passes. Students including Judith Wood Jacynth Pickering Merlene Jackson and Mary Byrne earned various grades with several Honours and Credits in Theory and Practical music across grades from First to Fourth.
A health guidance column outlines daily vitamin intake through dairy, potatoes, vegetables, fruit, meat, and weekly liver or fish. It highlights dried fruits as rich protectives and notes the role of fruits and fibre in digestion and regularity.
Racing dates for the country and metropolitan areas have been allotted for 1953 by the SAJC committee. A metropolitan fixture will be on Saturdays, with Anzac Day on a Saturday. The Burra Racing Club is set for April 1 Winter meeting and October 21 Spring Meeting. Clare Club dates include March 11 November 1 and December 5.
A 42-year-old Londoner reports nightly changes to an ape like state. He rises from bed on all fours at about 2 a.m. and climbs while growling though he recalls nothing at dawn. Doctors observe him while a spiral psychiatrist finds him normal.
Overnight a rear door gate lock was forced and entry gained at Waters Gate on Commerely Street Burmingham. Among items disturbed a till contained three pounds left for the next day’s business. No suspects identified as of report.
Burra C W A members and guests gathered at the Town Hall on Friday 21 November to celebrate International Day with Sweden as the country of focus. The event featured the C W A Creed, national anthems, a Swedish presentation by Miss Eunice Tiver, piano selections by Miss L Thomas, and a birthday cake for the branch. A committee formed to plan a float for the fete and members were urged to bring biscuits and flowers for the hospital. Visiting branches from Bryan Spalding Hanson Farrell Fiat Rice Springs and others sent messages of support.
Mrs T Marshall lured a five foot tiger snake from a hiding place on King Island with an accordion tune. The snake killed her kitten before she fled into grass as Marshall fired a shotgun nearby. The incident ends with uncertain tale and strange sounds.
On Thursday November 20 at the Wool Exchange Adelaide the property known as The Gap owned by Mr Andrew ai was offered. Bids opened at dawn with keen competition and it is reported seven thousand one hundred twenty one acres were involved. It is understood Mr and Mrs Warnes and family will move into The Gap soon.
A London housewife in a Sussex farmhouse heard a sonic boom from a passing fighter plane that shattered her home. Mrs Mig Potters says the front door frame collapsed and dust filled the room after the blast. The Ministry of Supply will determine responsibility for the incident in Chichester.
The Burra Buffalo Lodge 104 GLE opened by Grand Prime of S A Bro P G Winton KOM GP with 137 visiting brothers from Sad dleworth Birdwood Norwood and Adelaide. 101 old Burra members were initiated into Grand Lodge to form Burra Lodge. The event featured GLSA GLE officers and noted excellent harmony and an enjoyable evening.
Bronte Bunney, a former Burra resident living at Toorak Gardens, Melbourne, left on Wednesday for a post office assignment. He is staying with his son Dean in Toorak Victoria as the journey begins.
The Burra Air Force Association held its annual dinner at the Accord Hotel night at the Bon. Guests of honour included His Worship the Mayor Mr W Carpenter and Mr Guyerman from Shen Sub-Branch with H Cornelius and Mr Davey also in attendance. The president Mr pris aid rote 2 gu conducted a brief proceed. Toasts thanked Mr Young for opening the evening and acknowledged Mr H Glersch for outstanding Sub-Branch support. The night ended with Auld Lang Syne as the gathering dispersed.
Mr Sandy Strickland aged 40 from Bolton Lancashire ends a non stop piano session after 126 hours breaking the 125 hour German record.
Mr R H Campbell of Burra North wins a limerick contest prize of £645. Funds differed after a failed appeal and refunds were requested. The association secretary Miss Charlotte Grivell noted donations funded association needs and the winner was judged by cash remaining after expenses.
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