14 Dec 1954
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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1954
Page
1
The school concert, featuring local performers and a Morgan Concert segment, drew strong community turnout. Volunteers and artists donated time, traveling costs, and efforts to present a year end event, highlighting local talent and educational fund needs.
Burra riflemen prepare for a Christmas shoot next Saturday with a trophy to win. Morabers are urged to bring baskets and participate in the event.
Burra Rural Youth Club held a Christmas party on December 6 with members enjoying songs, gifts, and a silent vote to recess until January. Bruce Stockman was named at the final meeting as president with invitations extended from Clare BLY.C. and Burra in the community.
Weekend rainfall in the Eastern Pas tora Areas ranged from patchy to light, with heavy showers in places. Ramara reported an 80 point end and Boe oat oes pe 2 tallies 82 points pushing the year’s total to 315 points across listed stations including Oakbank and Pine Valley.
Fragmentary OCR describes land holdings at Booborowie and Co of Witalo with 120 acres described as well ploughed and another 120 acres near Booboromie North school. It mentions Mr and Mrs Ruboch seeking leave to move home late New Year and Mr Rudoch taking an undeveloped block near Kingston.
A Burra North residence occupied by Mr Lance Fisbig and family was partially unroofed by a strong gust Saturday. The wind bent iron at the ends and tore the western side roof, causing damage estimated around £100 to £150.
The Burrs Primacy Senvor plans a Christmas Break On party this afternoon instead of Thursday. The show closes from Thursday afternoon for the Christmas holiday.
Mr Neville Butler transferred to Smith & Co Limited Burra Branch and to Keith branch. Notification confirms his move to the Keith locality and wishes him success in his new posting. The message is signed by G Bgeinson of Tailem Bend.
A Booborawie delegation toured the Y Peninsula on the 25th, inspecting an elevator and witnessing bulk handling at a crush site operated with Broken Hill Pty Co. Ltd. The party, traveling 107 miles from Ardrossan with a stop at Pt Wakefield and Balaklava, weighed in on the costs of converting to bulk handling for local farms.
The event features a tree display and badge led entry for a charity drive. Cores will arrive at 8:30 for a presentation, with children attending the event. A dance will be held in the RSL Hall with admission set at 3 shillings.
A Burra land sale attracted strong competition with bidders eyeing allotments and homestead blocks. Property including lakefront parcels and a home with sheds sold or passed in at auction amid eager offers and clear interest from local buyers.
The Demobilised Sailors Soldiers and Airmen Association hosted a social evening with a Loyal Toast. President Me we Knight welcomed members and guests including Burrard RSL president Griffen and praising wives attendance. Remembrance for fallen comrades followed a large supper and a surprise gift to secretary Arnold Felorich. The branch reported a successful term with improved finances and plans for next year.
Odd archival note mentions Mr Ron Pascoe serving as relieving station master at Terowie. The fragment references Burra origins and his long stay and duties, but the text is garbled with misspellings and unclear dates or events.
Road courtesy message extends to you with a cooperative spirit as the calendar turns to a new year. The note emphasizes public manners and mutual respect on travel routes and community spaces.
The readable fragment mentions a slender acquaintance age and a quotation about a true criterion, with scattered words like Washington. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or named subjects suitable for a fuller summary.
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