New Manager For Bank of Asia Introduced at Burra
Mr and Mrs M. G Dobson depart Burra en route to Melbourne where Dobson will assume management of the Bank of Australasia Brunswick Branch. Mr M. L. Archer will assume Dobson's Burra duties. the Archers from Gladstone have engaged with local social and sporting life and plan to arrive in Burra early in the New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G Dobson
Burra
Melbourne
Dobson
Brunswick
Bank of Austalasia
M. L. Archer
Archer
Gladstone
Improvements For Burra Schools
After negotiations the Local Board of Health secured Education Department action to install new conveniences at Burra High and Primary Schools. A letter from the Deputy Director of Education notes land adjacent to the school has been purchased with enclosing plans for the new facilities. Drainage will drain to a soakage well near Burra Creek as tenders are soon to be invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Education Department
Burra
Burra Creek
Milk delivery contact in Burra promissory notice
A brief notice announces Mr Sid Johnson of Burra will deliver milk to local residents. Contact Sid Johnson for future supplies and delivery arrangements in Burra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Johnson
Burra
Christmas Carols and Singers at Redruth Methodist Church
Christmas music will be enjoyed as leading and new singers take part in a grand old carols service next Sunday at Redruth Methodist Church. Afternoon meeting invites all to attend and join in the singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redruth Methodist Church
Burra School Welfare Club prepares Christmas party
The Burra School Welfare Club held its final 1948 meeting on Tuesday 7 December with many members present. The Junior Red Cross Group entertained with music recitations and a short play. Proceeds for the afternoon totaled 1/8/0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Red Cross
R. Martin
E. Reed
Hayward
Willams
For Better Bread Cakes and Pastry
Trade note indicates orders may be left at Pykes Cate Factory on Thames Street Burr for Christmas. address and delivery details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance
Pykes
Cate
Thames Street
Burr
Huge gymkhana planned for Parnaroo on January 3 1949
An energetic committee prepares a large gymkhana at Parnaroo starting 11 30 am with multiple events including races for scrubbers, cycle handicaps, steer riding and children races. Nomination 2/ and cycle events 1/6. Trophies by MP M R Ohalloran. Ground admission 3/. children free. Tea and supper options and a grand ball with W Guettler’s orchestra in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. O'Halloran
W. Guettler
Forms obtainable at the Burra Record Office
Residents may obtain required forms at the Burra Record Office including registrations permits and claims. The office provides guidance on fill ins and submission deadlines for local records.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Burra: Record
Commercis
Frank Teare Marston
Bank of Asia
Workman
Excelsior Bakery
R. James
Ind Alf
K. Kellaway
RAAF
Golden Voice
Montel
Bester
J. C. Goodridge
Matthews
Parnarac
Burra Motor Co
Motor & General Engineers
Guy H. Dolman
Neers Servel
Aluminium Cannister
S.T.C. Electric Irons
David Grays
E. Bails
Alf
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