District Hospital fete raises funds amid community support
The Burra District fete, opened by Lady McBride, drew crowds and raised substantial funds despite absences. MPs and volunteers praised the district’s cooperation while stalls, decorations, and competitions drew high interest and contributed to the fundraising total.
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Moweratowa
Dhive
Lacy Erie
Burra
Burra Hospital
McBride
Mt Bryan Owa
Lees
Keen Enquiry For Sheep At Market In Burra
Market at Burra on Friday as Keen Enquiry for sheep continues. The fragmented notice lists ewes fattening and weights, with references to Golds Most & Co and weathered farming terms.
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Ewes
Golds Most & Co
Burra
Willalo Telephone Charges Adjusted Across Centers
An official notice explains Willalo automatic telephone charges between Willalo and Fullett, detailing new applicable rates for residential service and exchange connections. The Burra Record confirms the changes, with 44d line charges and a restructured trunk line fee, affecting subscribers in two centers.
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Burra
A. B
Waleta
Haliet
Willalo
Fullett
Commonwealth
Good District Wheat Crops Reported in 19th Century Record
In the district the wheat crop shows healthy yields as described in a clipped historical note. Sir Walter Duncan and Crone Station are mentioned alongside a first load of wheat described by a farmer, with references to the number of bushes and loads in the early harvest.
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Walter Duncan
Ios
District Fetes Raise Over £1700 Reported
The district fetes raised over 1700 pounds in contributions, with event totals and donors noted. Local organizers credited volunteers and businesses for support, detailing the fundraising effort across multiple fairs and stalls.
Widespread Sheep Sale Enquiry At Gares' Farm
An inquiry into a large sheep sale at Mr Gare's Three Trees property near North last Wednesday reports a successful event. Trade from both local and distant buyers, including Port Pirie and Balaklava area firms, balanced well with the lot's condition and price quotations.
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Gares
Elder, & & Co, Limited
Gare
Bordertown
Hel Hava
Ers
Beigborough
Port Pirie
Pence Tops District Wool Prices in Fifth Series
The district wool market reports strong prices with a top bid of 1032 for Merino wool from Victoria. Local growers including Mrs M R Ashton Burra North and others received varied prices per pen and bale amid broader national and overseas demand.
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An Bet Snead
Ford
Australan Rissutaspirers
Centrat
Euopean
Bncaliett Learances
Emainine
Air W
Aley
Victoria
M. Ri. Ashton
Burra North
I Mt Jacks To Co
Ye Ueura
Billtown
RSL Defeats Air Force in Sqap Box Derby Challenge
RSL defeats Air Force in the Sqap Box Derby event as Brereton B. leads a strong performance. The race highlights talent from 14 to 16 year olds with local enthusiasm and a keen interest in racing.
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RSL
AIR Force
Ral Brereton
Sir Force
Further Light Rains and Local Election Plans
Fragmented OCR notes describe light rains and discussion of crops and fruits. Mentions a primary event around November with a consent day and a local official presence. Some names and dates appear unclear but civic attendance is expected.
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Seton
Unclear OCR fragment from Melbourne page
The readable text is fragmentary and does not provide a coherent event, person, or organization to summarize a complete news item. No verifiable details suitable for a titled summary can be drawn.
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Rous
Hack
Caula
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Teeder
Adelaide
Elie Ware
Wien
Parceliss
Blocemay
Binater
Havett
K._ Davies
Hallett
Merriden
Caste
Sapter
Melbourne
Santa Claus
Wrigley
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