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Newspaper

Burra Record

Location

Burra, South Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1953

Page

1

Hospital Fete Raises Seven Hundred Pounds

The Burra Hospital fete in Burra Town Hall raised a total nearing seven hundred pounds. Attendance, stalls, and appeals supported by Mrs George and Lady George helped fund new hospital quarters and nurse accommodation, with totals reaching 703 pounds 11 shillings 6 pence in a day of prizes, donations, and refreshments.

Burra Hospital Bure Penton Genin Egz Wri George Georges George An Mm Tenne Fey Co Geum Long George Aia Finke Thig Gwend Burra Mary George

Hoggets Sell Well at Burra Market

Golessrauga Mort. & Coy Limited reports their equal monthly market at Burra on Friday December 4 with strong entries. Gein advertised yarding included Walter Hoggets, Octo ber ghoro, well crown at 24/9 and 46/9, 205" Ewes 6 year shorn 21/2, 128 Lambs. Soptenes nan.

Burra Golessrauga Gewattons Walter Hoggets Ghoro Well Crown Mde Soptenes Nan

Collision on Mt Bryan Road near Cobb and Go's corner

A two pm collision on Mt Bryan Road near Cobb and Go's corner involved Mr EB Wille and a sedan driven by Mr Ongford of Want. The crash caused minor injuries with no reported property damage.

Mt. Bryan Road Satur Gage EB Wille Busta Korth

Grass Fire at Burra North Contained

A grass fire at Burra North was reported then contained. Fire crews from local stations worked to control the blaze with no injuries or property damage announced. Weather conditions hindered but did not escalate the incident.

Burra North

Obscure Theory of Music Exam Report Features Frayed Text

Examination results from an IEEE paper last week are partially visible in a local newspaper clipping. The fragment hints at theory topics and a discussion by Jasves and an elder figure, with garbled phrases and missing data.

Atobic Jasves Elder Feredit Ieee

Boom Year For Fetes in Small Town Church Drive

A fragmented local notice describes fundraising events at a Methodist Church for church funds. The text mentions community fetes and a fountain project with participation by residents and volunteers.

Patricia Lehmann Wins Scholarship at St Scholestion's College

Patricia Lehmann is awarded a college scholarship in a ceremony described as a significant local achievement. The event notes the scholarship supports studies at St Scholestion's College Mount El Burrs, with further reference to races and a memorial context.

St. Scholestion’s College Mount el Iat Burrs Haurday Baoan

Shops Glow With Christmas Goods In District

Local shops display festive merchandise and seasonal prices comparing favorably with metropolitan retailers. Residents visit markets as districts glow with holiday decor and cheering storefronts.

Burra R S L Social a Grand Successful Evening

The Burra R S L reports a grand successful social with visitors from Baddleworth Morgas and Air Force Axsocia leading to a well attended ceremony. President of Burra Branch and Rev Lenthall presided with thanks to volunteers including B Samuels and A L Bence for organizing and service.

Aber Alana BSL Burra Standish

Mt Bryan Township Endangered by Fire

Fire endangered Mt Bryan Township Friday afternoon near a school after a train and station-master incidents. Farmers described heavy smoke and flames threatening homes and crops as residents fled to safety or absent due to an emergency at the hospital or nearby town.

Mt. Bryan Township Mount Bryan Star Finn Seuttie

Gum Creek Wool Tops District Prices

The fifth series of the Are Taite Wool Gale was conducted from December to the Sed district, with Mr K A Duncan noting wool sale results. Prices varied by quality. merino and heavy wools fetched higher bids, and multiple growers and locations across Gum Creek and surrounding areas reported sales outcomes.

Gum Creek K. A. Duncan Crete Prines G.G. Lines & Sons Gum Hou Lied Paares Goo Oreek Ee & Ve Yello A. Drew Gum B. Miller Bite Eer Quinn Me Ryan i Fiseh Biri Shae Aie Ce Inborve Hanon Wiltaio Hoinrh & Pens Burra R. J. Turner Stockman Arkins A. Jee Haller

Weather Disturbance Reported With Incomplete Details

Weather notes indicate heavy rain in the district with telephone lines down and weather alerts in effect. The fragmentary text references a storm period and disrupted communications but lacks complete data on timing or location specifics.

Another Loan Pennant To Burra

Fragmented OCR notes reveal a local loan pennant or financial notice referencing Burra with figures such as 1 000 and 4 500. Mentions of Mr Campbell and payments or advances suggest a community debt or subscription plan with unclear dates and names due to text corruption.

Gor Parrett

Do Look Then At Christmas Day

Ambiguous OCR fragment suggests a phrase about looking at Christmas Day. No clear events, names, or places readable to identify people or organizations. Summary limited to the fragment provided.

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