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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1947
Page
7
The district expects fairly satisfactory yields despite rust and hay die shortages as mature crops and livestock rebound from an exceptionally wet winter. Dairying egg and pig production cushion grain downturn while lucerne fodder promises a strong summer, though dry grass poses fire risks and careful handling is urged. Weather prophets predicting drought for 1947 are described as in liquidation.
The late Rob McBride died suddenly in Adelaide last week. He was about 47, son of the late Mr and Mrs W J McBride of Burra, born in the district and long a resident, owning property now belonging to Mrs R Ashton. He and his family farmed on the Darling River NSW before planned retirement to Adelaide. Married 28 years ago, he is survived by Mrs McBride, daughter Shirkey (Mrs Don Harvey of Torow Station NSW), and son John of Adelaide. Funeral held at Burra on Monday with Archdeacon Adams officiating. bearers Rex Warnes Rex Martin Mr Dobson KR Orewes R H Smith and E Collins.
On December 11 a Break-up Party hosted by St Joseph's Parents and Friends Association fed children with varied dishes while Joan Fisher and Mary Priest thanked the organizers. Later 20 ladies shared light luncheon and reported a happy morning.
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