Mt Bryan Welfare Club Holds Final Meeting of the Year
The Mt Bryan School Welfare Club held its final meeting of the year on a Wednesday in December. With Mrs Roche absent due to family illness, Mrs Lines chaired and nominations for minute secretary were made for Mrs Richards. Members arranged for Christmas tree expenses, decorations, and a children’s supper while planning a financial meeting on December 16 to avoid clashing with the WA meeting at Petherton.
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Roche
Lines
Wardle
Richards
Mesdames Roche
Heneker
Samuels
Maxted
J. Quinn
T. Quinn
Tucker
Edwards
Mesdames Roche, O'Reilly
Mesdames Woodman
Winchester
Wendames Hichards
Moore
Obituary: Alfred Nankivell of Burra District
Alfred Andrew Nankivell a member of Burra’s original families died at Burra Hospital on Wednesday December 1 after a six year illness. Born January 19 1876 at Burra he was educated there and farmed locally before marrying Mary Eilen Irlam at age 25. The couple lived in Broken Hill for mining work before returning to Burra to work on Faraway Hill station then as a fencing contractor and later purchasing a team of horses.
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Alfred Andrew Nankivell
Burra
Burra Hospital
Nankivell
Mary Eilen Irlam
Broken Hill
Mr McBride
Faraway Hill
Stillater
Burra Resident Dies After Long Illness
The obituary notes the death of a Burra resident who last ran a wool-catter business, mined a dam sinking plant, operated a piggery, and lived in Chapel Street Burra until 1942 when his eyesight failed. He leaves a widow and three sons W. F. Nankivell, Walter H. Nankivell, and Edward Nankivell, plus three grandchildren. Funeral at Burra Cemetery with Oddfellows in attendance and arrangements by C. J. Pearce & Son.
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Burra
Balan
Murkaby
Woolgangi
Chapel Street
Messrs
Nankivell
Walter H. Nankivell
Edward
Adel
Side
Burra Cemetery
Messie W. G. Terry
W. Carpenter
A. Best
A. Gebhardt
A. Bown
P. W. Hogan
Oddfellows
Hostess and Doctor Exchange A Salty Banter
A humorous exchange features a hostess teasing a doctor about oyster salad. The doctor replies he is not fond but grateful, highlighting a light, everyday wartime dining moment with playful dialogue.
Christmas Cake Orders Now Open at Pykes Cafe
Christmas cake orders are being accepted at Pykes Cafe with delivery or pickup options. Customers are urged to place orders early to ensure availability before the holiday season.
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Pykes Cafe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bevan
York
Burra MotOr Co
Motor & General Engineers
Guy H. Dallman
A. L. Clode
Burra North
C. J. Pearce & Son
Hons
Barry
Phillips
Healing
National
Peter Pan
Monarch
Ville and
Kriesler
J. C. Goodridge
Mt. Bryan School ‘Welfare Club
Sara & CO
Aya
Afl
Commonwealth Bank
Commonwealth Bank Ofustralia
Wings Bank
Excelsior Bakery
R. James
ALF
Kellaway
RAAF
Adarem
Ames Street
Burrs
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