Burra Town Council Deliberates on Land Purchase and Institute
Burra council discusses purchasing cemetery-adjacent land at high price, seeks land ownership inquiry, and reviews rent terms for Institute building. Fire station painting, Red Cross shop notes, and rubber drive prizes add to the agenda. Council approves lease terms favoring sole chamber use and hall access, with maintenance and road works planned.
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Woollacottle
Grp
Kellaway
Bevan
Harvey
Fisher
Lee
Munitions
Burra
Sampson
Cornnell
Pental
Coun
T Municipal Association
Gr. Marston
Iereser
Jon Bywe
Wiekoue
Nettaway
Marston
Comialutes
Pixher
Brizedes
Wo Tewark
Red Cross
Icamas
V. Sellaway
St. Joseph's School
Co. Pischer
Fente
Wistepsic
Cr. Marston
The Record Office Delivers Reasonable Job Printing
The Record office offers efficient job printing at reasonable prices. Customers report prompt service and durable results for advertising, handbills, and local notices.
Village Air Force Tribute for Trainee Alan Walker
Thursday evening in Burra a small audience gathered as Alan Walker, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Walker, received a wartime farewell presentation before departing for assistant training. The Mayor praised Alan’s service, recalled his postal work start, and noted his WW II Air Force path alongside brothers and townsfolk’s support.
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Alan Walker
Q. Ch. Walker
LAA
Tak
Sean
Alan
Hon
Berd
Guird
HAAR
Burra
Margaret Pearce
Sheila Fairchild
Burra North
Watts
Guth
Sienselt
Fesser
Allek
Ogilvie
Riggs
Alen Ad
Dr. Steele
Sutra and &A
Alsa
Izod
Steele
Alen
Lac. Walker
Q Las
Geoff
Rosman
Raaf Tast
Geom Rosman
PL. Rosman
Tar’ Snotier
A.B Riges
Toreece
Burra Red Cross Branch Minutes Note Busy December Plans
Burra Red Cross Branch minutes record President Mrs Dat Steric presiding over a well attended meeting. Apologies noted, delegates appointed for executive meeting, and a Sacrifice Day for Prisoners of War planned for Thursday, December 24 with local school assistance and a Red Grass and Wiltshire Forces chop opening. Members pledge Christmas cakes for sale and fundraising runs through December 29 to January 5.
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Burra Red Cro
Dat Steric
Reas
Tegen Spottt
Une
Boora Hiwi
Burra
Srensa TromaPriday
Sims
Fragmentary quote on civil defense and victory mindset
A damaged transcription quotes Sir Qwen Dixon urging civilians to adopt a battle mind for victory. The fragment references civilian morale and wartime perseverance, implying harsh attitudes toward achieving total war goals.
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Qwen Dixon
USA
Pupil awards and Christmas plans outlined at school
The school reports top Grade results for Mervyn Goodridge Eitan Farrell Stanley Goda Tilue and Vicenage Williams with dux awards for Grades I IV V. Woodwork certificates go to Brien Gill David Goodridge Colin Aifolier and Domestic Arts to Borg Basis Beth Hogan and others. Christmas prize event set for December Tith with no dance this year and a children's night of games. Waste products shipment to Burra for rake to Adelaide noted and War Savings Group has purchased about 140 certificates totaling FF18/5/6.
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Linns
Toeir
Mervyn Goodridge
Eitan Farrell
Stanley Goda Tilue
Ae Wanelles
Vicenage
Uillian Willims
George ‘Williams
Brien Gill
David Goodridge
Colin Aifolier
Borg Basiis Beth Hogan
Deste Will‘ome
Chrismas
Apt
Burra
Adelaide
Mes
Ars R. Pitcher
A & £. Fearce
War Savings Group
Christmas Party at Kooringa Methodist Sunday School
The Christmas party at Kooringa Methodist Sunday School featured a festive program with songs and games. Junior teachers Connie Crewes and Betlock led activities as children and parents joined in friendly hospitality, with tables laden with edibles and drinks.
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Cee Sou
Kooringa
Seton
Ree
Mos
Arems
Australis
Annamed Rue
Mieseg
White Stacks
Jill Ani
Marie
Betty Eeu
Bethes
Mea
Clem Fearee
Tery
Guild
Theiery
Holly
Connie Crewes
Betlock
Pete
Parks
En. Awann
Meles Egu
Pearce
Brigades Halt Grass Fire Near Institute Area
A brief blaze in the Vieiniky area of the Institute and Post Omer was confined by a rapid brigade response. A crew of willing workers aided in containing the fire, keeping damage minimal and the incident under control.
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Institute
Lima
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Burra Town
MattHews Emporium
G.B. Stores
Market Square
Burra Drapers and Furnishers
Kiddies
Pluto Rockers
Abajo
Albu UN
Burra Red Cross Branch
Weistey
Wrigley
Eas
Masaees
Laws
Wong
W. FE. Steven
Rex
Martin Foe
Nis
Martin
Poe
East 109
Taylor Bros
Gawler
Eudunda
Auburn
Walker‘Sons
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