Burra Town Meeting Reviews 1930 Council Year
Public meeting in Institute Hall draws over 200 attendees as council presents annual report for 1930. Mayor and others argue over chairmanship while bednalI petition issues are noted. Financials show slight deficits but overall progress, roads bituminised and civic services praised amid vandalism concerns and continuing health measures.
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Institute
Sara
Moxars Geake
Neagle
Thas
Bednall
Bevan
Mr. Beven
Bedualt
Iby
Catepaytra
Burra town council year ends with debts and duties
The mayor thanks ratepayers and council staff as the 1928 29 year closes. Officials discuss part time workers and wage rates while noting money raised by rates and government grants. They praise roads ponds and the pound keeper, while planning ward division and upcoming council elections.
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General Council
Allen
Commcillore
Burra Record
A.B. Riggs
Burra
Ratcliffe
Bernhardt
Geo. Lawn
Sara
T SR Ward
Neagle
Bevan
Eakoschloc
Gra Pearse
Allen and Morgan
Vin. Mesers
C. R. Bevan
H. J. Jennison
North Ward
G. Kichenmeister
West Ward
A. I. Bence
J. A. Riggs
Bet
Kula
Wry
Kellaway
Burra Council Debates Tax and Jobs Amid Hard Times
A Burra meeting discussed contested nominations, high assessments, and the hospital rate. Speakers urged wage relief for the unemployed, proposed a two by two by two committee, and called for council economy including mayoral pay cuts. Clerks salaries, hours, and staffing were debated as town faces a worsening year.
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Sai
M. Collins
Burra
Kellaway
Fle
Burera
Pearce
Burnside
Hint
Mead
Adelaide Tied
Dave
Welock
Onley
Davey
the -Peaker
Woollavott
Gond
Kellaway Woollacott Clash Over Unemployment Aid
Councillors clash over funds and subsidies in 1931, Kellaway arguing limited rates income and delaying Linkson Street works, Woollacott pressing for relief and claiming dignity of the council. Kellaway defends hospital contributions and notes district and corporation obligations. hints at future plans and leadership if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhoney
Kellaway
Woollrcott
Linkson Street
North Ward
Woollacott
Cone
Hid
Dr. Woollacott
Kelleway
Woollacatt
Cr. Kellaway
Woollscott
Hospital Association
Co. Kellaway
Hic
Owa
Ivom
Famda
Burra Ward Candidate Seeks Rate Cuts and Public Support
Jonathan Toke appeals to ratepayers to vote December 6 urging prudence in spending while promising to pursue rate reductions. He cites past council work, supports road upkeep, questions special licenses and cow pound practices, and favors phased spending with existing funds. He notes Australia experiences and praises Burra’s town and public works, while stressing balance between cuts and maintaining town standards.
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National Bank
P.O
Radford
Young Street Ford
Racecourse Gate
Cale Yards
Graham
East Ward
Bevan
Rentisent
Fuss
Corporation
Aberdeen
Lorefes
Counaillors
North Ward
Jonathan Tok
Australia
Abaad
Barra
Burra
RSA
Market Square
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills advertised cure praised
A testimonial ad claims Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cure kidney related backaches. Mr W Dusll of Burra reports lasting relief after five bottles, with no recurrence after eight years. The note urges readers to buy only DOAN'S from Foster McClellan Co., Sydney.
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W. Dusll
Paxton Square
Burra
Dawn
Doan
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W.G. Terry
Whittney and Tiver Port Dealers
S.A. Co-Operative Wheat Pools Ltd
Park Lands
S.aj Bank
Bank
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Ordin
Morgan
Lee -Meoad
al Fedra
Espendita
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Kooringa
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Tham
NSA
K. 2. Watts
Sere Aberdess
Dee
Bank Bal
Bucior
Tom Richardeio
Clements
Richardson
NTS
TONIC
Wrigley's
Jones
Weishey
Weigley
Wrigley Bucur
Phin
Hallett
Colton
Eabions
Chere Couinell
Toney
Roarings
Aber
Oates
Dr. Pearce
Tle
Gr. Pearce
Ces. Pearce
Oxtes
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Clem
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Kelaway
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Kitchenmetter
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