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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1952
Page
4
A member reflects on the season's weather and crops, noting a hot summer followed by approaching winter. The writer mentions dry conditions affecting root crops, abundance of plums and green gages, high water costs, and shared crafts activities. Personal opinions on knitting and home crafts appear along with thanks to Mrs M-ours E Goulding.
Burra Town Council met November 17 1952 in the Council Chamber. The Stop Sign at Burras railway crossing north of the station is to be erected December 1. Proposals included a sleepout at Chapel Street residence, blasting for paving near the old mill, and model by law No 1 approval. Fire Brigade Board nominations open January 20 1953. Property transfers were noted and assessments adjusted. Public Works report adopted with footpath, street cleaning, and pothole work ordered. Burra to be included in the water scheme. Accounts for General, Town Hall, and grant-in-aid approved for payment.
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