Burra Hospital Building Permit Rejection Draws Ire
Burra Town Council led by His Worship Mayor EJ B Jennion condemns the denial of a building permit for Burra Hospital Quarters. Dr Kellaway and Dr Baulderstone back the move as essential for staff living conditions and warn of government plans to fund a Adelaide project while Burra seeks £5000 for its own new quarters.
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Burra Town
EJ. B Jennion
Wurées
Burra Hospital
Adelaide
Kellaway
Imngangde
Ete Hospital Board
Burra
Borra
Baulderstone
Premier Hearings on Hospital Subsidy and Nurses Quarters
Hospital Building Committee interviews discussed the government refusal of a building permit for nurses’ quarters at Burra. Premier T Playford pledged sympathy and indicated the board will be rectified. The law limits subsidies to 4000 per financial year, so Burra Hospital will receive 3500 in two payments: 1000 this year and 4000 next year.
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Burry Hospital
Te Watt
Burra
T. Playford
Toni
Wurry
Celebrates Sixty First Wedding Anniversary
On December 9, 188, Wir and Mrs J J Zar of Burts Month were married by the Rev G C Rowe. The couple, long respected in Burts Me, celebrated their sixty first anniversary with friends and relatives, receiving many compliments and congratulations.
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Mrg J
Burts
G, C, Rowe
J D. Gara
Burr Hospital Board Meets Amid Fund Drive and Notices
The Burr Hospital Board of Management met on Friday November 29 1948 with chair Men sie B Finch and members J M Tacks Kellaway J Barker JL AL Heinrich and Dieynes. An apology was received from C W Gate and correspondence noted a new group called Greehacres formed to fundraise for Burr. A congestion concern from Leighton Hall Committee prompted discussion of Combined Hospital Day with a general meeting planned for early next year. An additional £1000 was donated to the Building Fund from the Gebhardt estate. The hospital’s November daily patient average was 23 in the General Hospital and 6 in the Wing. Morse PB Earle resigned from the staff.
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Board of Management
Mensie B. Finch
J. M. Tacks
Kellaway J. OR Barker
JL AL Heinrich
Dieynes
C W. Gate
E.R. Collins
Board of
Greehacres
Burr Hospital
Leighton Hall
Burra
Distret
Gebhardt
First Load of Wheat Arrives at Burra Station
The first load of new sethon's wheat arrived at Burra Railway Station yesterday and was delivered to the Licenced Receiver, Mr Kellaway, by Mr A. G. Heltrich. The sample, labeled World's End, weighed 62 pounds and was deemed good for shipment.
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Sethon
Burra
Mr & Kellaway
A. G
Heltrich
Burra R.S.R. Luxury Club Rooms Opened by Premier Playford
The Burra R.S.L. sub-branch officially opened its luxury club rooms officiated by Premier Playford. A crowd witnessed the opening as renovations by M Woollicott and P Pearce were highlighted. The event raised funds via public subscriptions with final debt still £938 14s 0d, and donations listed from civic leaders and locals.
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Fuller
Burrs and District
Australie
Subs
O Burra
RSL
Puller
Toome
Tavr
Reed 6
Bar’ Fe
Rowe
Mesara M. Woollicon
Dalwood
7. BL
South Australie
Burra
Élion
T. Playford
Riverton and Bur-Ta-Town Council Seek Tuesday Traffic Reroute
Riverton council joins Bur-Ta-Town and nearby areas to oppose BAR Department road use. They urge rain-run on Tuesdays to avoid dispatch disruptions and halt Tuesday Block Martoes at Riverton Auburn Clere locations.
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Pistried
Riverton
Bur- Ta-Town
Worth
Marthers
BAR Department
Auburn
Clere
Burra
GAR
Scenic Road Plan Sparks Town Council Debate
Town officials criticize proposed four scenic roads around Adelaide Mille Via Mt Barker as duplicative and costly. Re d notes need for better road maintenance, while community events entertain residents with gifts, displays, and a wartime memorial planning progress.
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Reed
Burra Town
Adelaide
Mille
Mt. Barker
Titte
Brees
Macy
Northyrece
Association
Raed
Gosnell
Nyoligtle
Mayor Claims Abundant Jobs Amid Unemployment Reports
Burra town records show Mayor HLJ den Won dismissing widespread unemployment. He notes many inquiries for workers statewide while local searches find few jobless, urging council to recruit and cautioning against press reports harming Burra's prospects.
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de Reed
Councillor Denounces Intimidation at Council Meeting
A councillor alleges intimidation by ratepayers during a December council session. He recounts past victimization in public duty, defends integrity, and objects to leakage and outside discussions after meetings. The mayor says actions cannot be taken against councillors for offsite talk.
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Abs Bord Board of Health
Kellaway
Cownell
Ale
Counell
Copnell
Auch
Bevan
Counsil
Matthews Emporium Hosts Busy Christmas Fair in Burra
Friday crowds from across the town and district flocked to Matthews Emporium in Burra for a festive fair. Father Xsae arrived with Wad speak and a local manager Mr E Ponte greeted him at Bag Bay. News noted 850 cups of sweets given to children and 1500 people passing through to browse and buy as the Christmas fair closed at 5 pm.
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Xsae Arive
Matthews Emporium
Burra
Burea
Bag Bay
E. Ponte
Matthews
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Woollacott
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Fatherd Association
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Yalumba
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