Monthly CW A meeting notes Scottish day in Burra
The CW A held a Wednesday gathering on 20 November with good turnout. Mrs Hawker presided as president and the Creed was recited. A parcel was sent to Burra Hospital. Handicraft updates discussed two candidates at Holiday House Mt Lofty. Dances raised £17 17 41. International Day featured Scottish topics, with two members sharing experiences from Scotland and readings of Scottish verses. Afternoon tea followed in a happy close.
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CW ‘A
Hawker
Ohimir
F. Jefferies
Tos
Burra Hospital
Holiday House
Mt. Lofty
OWA
Bootland
Mesdames G
M. Murra
Nira
Ures
Scotland
Meadames Evans and
Heneker
Discipline clash between British and Amesjonn officers
In a tense exchange both sides claimed their own approach to discipline was superior. A GI abruptly intervened asking to borrow a cab for the night to take a dame out, prompting the captain to comment that the matter could have been handled without the request.
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Peller
Bripiste Ombeer
Health Inspector Praises Burra Cleanliness
The Central Board of Health inspector visited Burra and called it one of the cleanest towns he had seen. He gave thorough exams and complimentary remarks, noting the efficiency of the local Town Council and Health Board staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Board of Health
Burra
Mr & R. Davay
Butra
Hieatth
Gounefl
Benevolent Society Appeal for Wheelchair Fund
The Burra Benevolent Society seeks subscriptions to raise funds for a wheelchair for poorer and incapacitated residents. Amounts acknowledged include AH 26/5/0 ALB 1/3/0 rings 1/1/0 and others. total needed quoted as £87 11s 0d.
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Burra Benevolent Society
Reinke
Quoted Epigrams Spread Odd Bits of Wit and Advice
A collection of quirky aphorisms and quotes circulates, featuring remarks attributed to Benjamin Franklin and Heywood Broun. The snippets cover gold absurdities, insults, pronunciation corrections, and gender relations with a mix of humor and cautionary tone.
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Benjamin Franklin
Auman
Binelakr Lewis
Heywood Broun
Australia wide representation at B S L sub branch banquet
The opening banquet in the Barry Sub Branch rooms drew guests from all states of the Commonwealth with thirty sub-branches represented among about 300 attendees. President M. Fuller led a smooth program honoring the league, returned diggers, and service personnel. Platform speakers praised rehabilitation, compulsory training, and strong national defense.
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B.S.L
Barry
Commonwealth
Burra Ladiew Rsl
Fuller
Cari Pearce
M. Woulla
Cotb
Don Halliday
L. Bourman
Howard Duffen
Burra
League
Australia
Trevor Dalwood
Griffen
South Australia
Hesls
Wien
Gi. Stanley Hawker
Dalwood League
Burrahag
Bryan
Bosborowie
Indies
How is Your Heart
A health note emphasizes the heart as the central pump and daily fatigue risk. It urges rest and sleep, regular exercise, and adherence to doctor’s orders to prevent heart disease. A calm attitude, avoidance of overexertion, fresh air, and maintaining a healthy weight are advised.
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Moby
Fragmented dialogue and crowd banter at local event
Readable fragments show conversational exchanges about plans and money worries. A witness signs a will by mark, while fans cheer and a man boasts about voicing support. The text preserves stage-like antics and rural Irish cadence.
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Bryan C.W.A
Clare
Halls
York
Ram
Trousseau
A. & L. Pearce
Ang
Booborewic
Cain
Jacob
Weymouth
Adelaide
C. Leslie Phillips
Oas
W. Garrard
Olddigger
Burraite
Tom Reynolds
L. 11
Thomas
MeShem
Davey
Brian Riggs
Auetealle
Aubeatin
Bottock
Fretenl
Prac
Bence
Esch
Bil Bellare
Cherrie Kelly
Mel Ware
Jack Lynch
J. Ls. B. Jennison
Tees
Burrs
Btate Parliamant
Parlement
Bwra
Uhewle
Parlia
Pio
Finat
Cavey
Murphy
Witens
Ovsey
Begorra
Cesay
Sara & CO
E.P.N.S
Burra and
Burra North
Chennell’s Store
Cash Drapery
Men’s Wear
Commercial Street
Bureau
Olours
Alex Bevan
Susy Opened
Altmintom
Steamurs
Quality Grocer
General Merchant
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