Public Farewell to Mr and Mrs M G Dobson in Burra
A full Burra Town Hall bid farewell to Mr and Mrs G Dobson of the Bank of Australasia as they move to Brunswick Melbourne. The mayor and community speakers praised their civic service and sport involvement, presenting a cash wallet and a warm send off.
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Burra
G. Dobson
Bank of Australasia
Brunswick
Melbourne
F. T. Marston
Dobson
Dobby
Institute
HSL
Anne
Victoria
Lindsay Thames
B. J. H. Jennison
A. TL. Bente
Burrs
T. Pettet
Charthes
K. R
The Record Offices Closed Over New Year Break
The Record announces annual leave for printing staff with the office closed from Wednesday December 28 to Monday January 10. After the December 28 issue, the next issue will appear Tuesday January 11 and printing clients and advertisers are asked to note the dates.
Bushfire Siren Ready Then Used Next Day at Mt Bryan
The siren installed at Borta Town Hall on Wednesday of last week was sounded the next day when a fire broke out on the Messrs T. J. and W. Quinn property north of Mt. Bryan. The blaze destroyed five acres of hay stubble 20 stacks of oaten hay and about four tons of baled hay. A strong north west wind aided the fire which threatened oats. A Coroner’s report is being prepared by Burra North Police. A second alarm was raised near Canowie about the same time.
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Borta
T. J. and
W. Quinn
Mt. Bryan
Burra North
Canowie
Knapsack Spray Prevents Big Fire
Mr L K H Thomas used a knapsack spray to extinguish a fire near the railway line opposite his home three miles north of Byra. The couple had returned from assisting at a town junction and retired for the night when a crackling sound drew Mr Thomas to the blaze.
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Thomas
Byra
Harmony Night at Burra Buffalo Lodge Warble
A Buffalo Wit group held Harmony Night at the Burra Buffalo Lodge on Thursday evening. One brother stood to sing in a well known manner, briefly raising his arms as he began The Swallows of Spring, drawing audible remarks about his performance.
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Burra Buffalo Lodge
Burra Town Council Drops Rate to 3/6
The Burra Town Council Monday evening decided to reduce the rate from 3/ to 3/6 after a re assessment of the Town Area. The mayor warned of potential wage rises and material cost increases next year while noting the overdraft and need for gradual repayments. Dr Bevan supported 2/3 6 with expenses covered, but Dr Fisher urged 3/8. the motion to 3/6 finally passed after amendment failed.
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Counnell
Burra
Fisher
Baulderstone
Beng
Glen Finch Wins Burra Zone Quiz Final
Glen Finch aged 21 won the Burra Zone Final of the Country Quiz at Burra Town Hall, earning about £60 in prizes. Contestants included George Hardman of Brisbane. judges were J L Hawke, W Hayward, and L Tiver. Finch chose a crystal water set and a five valve wireless as prizes. The event, organized by The Macquarrie Broadcasting Corporation of Sydney, supported the Burra District War Memorial Committee with supper provided by local wives.
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Glen Finch
Burra
I. Burra Town Hall
Macquarrie Broadcasting Corporation
Sydney
Australia
George Hardman
Brisbane
Chitford Dodd
Messrs Stockman
Thomas and Gask
J. Kelly
Matt
Kelly
J. L. Hawke
W. Hayward
L Tiver
Galdsbrough
Mort
Glen Pinen
Resthke
Balaklava
Finch
Urthrae Agricultural High School
Lindsay ‘Thomas
Thomas
Hawker
Burra and District
Dr M F Toal to Leave Burra Parish
Dr M F Toal D D of St Josephs Roman Catholic Church and Priest In Charge of Burra Burra parish will depart Burra around the first week of February. He has accepted a post as Professor of Philosophy at the Major Seminary in Adelaide.
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M. F. Tosi
St. Joseph's
Burra Burra
Burra Abut
Tosi
Adelaide
Celebrated Sixty-Third Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J G Sara, prominent Burra North residents, quietly observed the sixty third anniversary of their wedding on Thursday. Both are in good health and take active interest in town affairs.
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J G Sara
Burra North
Sara
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Mrs
M. G. Dobson
Crewes
Burr
2.S.L Fs
W. Carpenter Stoke
M. ‘T. Fuller
Welch
L. Hawke
Rc, Lott
K. Paltridge
Lindsay Thomas
Ruruitucidasural
Oaten Hay
L. KH. Thomas
Buffalo
M. F. Toal
Jarvellous
Inespa
Minespa
Deane
Johnny Green
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