Burra Mine Initiative Aims to Hire Unemployed Miners
A Burra committee led by Mr McBride mobilizes workers to reopen old copper workings. He offers to open the mine for the unemployed with no personal royalties, requesting modest contributions for tools and supplies. Tenants promise support as 19 men register. a ministerial visit is sought to assess prospects and secure backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. McBride
Abe
Ale Assitante
Walker
T. If Woottacote Esq
Sie, Baatota
G. Lawn
S. Kellaway
W. March
McBride
Burra
McHugh
Somn
Taesday
Les Wall
Morphett
Minister of Mines
District Council Meeting Notes Fire Risk and Road Work
The District Council met Friday with members including C N H Pearse and H W Tiver. They discussed bush fire danger, posting notices, road maintenance funds, and a proposed fence check across a road to aid grazing.
Council weighs hospital rate powers and district murders note
Dr Kellock reports Feykurs needed on Flagstaff road and urges work under overseer. Dr Tiver and Gr. Bawhys move to write murders for the District with reference to Hospital rate. Council suspects Inspector General of Hospitals wields excessive power and finds this year’s increase excessive. Accounts used for payment show district £117 278.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellock
Feykurs
Flagstaff
Tiver
Gr. Bawhys
Inspector General of Hospitals
Farewell Gathering for Burra Boy Guy Tiddy
Returned servicemen meet at Lodge Rovmt Burrs Institute next Friday 7 30 p m to bid farewell to Guy Tiddy. The RSA notes his past service as Sub-branch secretary and steady support. gathering aims for brief proceedings and committee hopes for a strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rovmt
Burrs Institute
Guy Tiddy
RSA
Xmas Festivities at Hospital Grounds Highlight Wireless Singers
Mes Max Pearce to sing over wireless for Christmas program at the Hospital grounds on December 23 at 8 pm. The event features Burra Band under J H Murison, local amateur selections, Institute Choral and orchestral items, and a cantatrice from Burra. A champagne reception and supper follow, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Warnes
Hospital
Burra
J. H Murison
C.L. Broadcasters Ltd
H. J. B. Jennison
Burra Wireless
Max Pearce
Warnes
J. R. Barker
GH. Dow
Ben
Strawberry Fete Raises Funds at Cheersup Hall
The Methodist Church fete held at Cheersup Hall on Friday December 12 featured stalls selling strawberries and cream, plain and fancy goods, jumble and sweats, and afternoon tea. Rev E Lavreen praised the ladies for their work, noting the times were hard, and Rev Lawson offered a blessing as stallholders and helpers were thanked for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koarings
Iriday
E) Lavreen
Lawson
Mise D. Geake
Oakes
L. Geake
W. Woodman
E. Ross
A. G. Bellock
Davey
Rev. E. Lawson
Darey Dane
District Council Mt Bryan Minutes December 1930
The Mt Bryan District Council meets December 1 1930 with Drs LJ Warnes chairing and present including E C Collins Hooper Hawker and Thomas W Crawford for the Sugar Producers of Queensland. The meeting notes bush fire preparations, railway road acts, and accounts including 27 13/2 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs LJ
Warnes
E. C. Collins
Hooper
Hawker
Thos W. Crawford
Queensland
Dept. de
Gouneil
Australian Army Medical Services
S.A
Burra
Hallett
SAR
Querseer
Govt. Granta
Motorists urged to use free road service in district
The Royal Automobile Association official arrived in the district to promote cooperation with state bodies on lowering motoring costs. Campbell reports the committee is disappointed motorists in the area are not using the free breakdown assistance within 20 miles of Hoorings, available via Wright's Garage TEA Service Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Automobile
Kaarings
West Saturdax
Campbell Elthe
J. Allen
Wright Gavage
Vedera
Campbell
Burra
Wright
Christmas preparations and school frolic light up Booborowie
In Booborowie the Christmas mood grows as pupils near December 18 finish classes and await their annual frolic. Prizes for the year will be handed out at an 8 pm program with a ten o’clock start for children in full or fancy dress. A Saturday tennis club fundraiser drew crowds despite heat, with M Cousins leading songs and dances and G Brandon as chant-keeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Cousins
Tennis Club
G. Brandon
Wiisces
Morris
Hogan
W. Turner
JT. Turner
Farmers Press for Government Aid at Farrell's Flat Meeting
A large gathering at Farrell's Flat heard H C Atkins chair and call for State and Federal aid as wheat growers face heavy losses from recent overproduction. J M Howard urged action noting a £20,000,000 Australian crop impact and £20,000 district loss, with calls for flour tax and a 1/6 per bushel bounty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Alc
Atkins
J. M. Howard
Tnstitute
H.C. Atkins
A. Atkins
Messrs G. Powell
RL Mickel
E. B. T'Anson
A E. Grossing
A. G. Brown
A. E. Crossing
Federation
J. Denton
Crosbin
Aberdeen Colts edged Rambler in hard fought cricket
Aberdeen Colts and Rambler clashed at Aberdeen and Victoria Park on December 9 and 13. Rambler posted 64 in a bowler dominated innings while Aberdeen reached 28, then chased 64 to win by eight wickets as J Flaherty top scored for Aberdeen and G Rogers led Rambler’s bowling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Colts
Rambler
Wats
Aberdeen
Victoria Park
S- Steward
G. McDonald
L. ‘Twist
Bournean
J. Pocock
J. McDonald
Rogers
K Stewart
G. Rogers
J. Ped
Plaherty
Eles
Pocock
A. Aniroins
Nat E. Puller
Rocock O
McDonald J. Pocock
Sunuries
Hann
E. Stewart
J. Pederson Leve
S. E. Stewart
Flaerty
Jann
Roy Cb. Weld
Ge Rogers
J. Pederson
A. Rogers
J. Lynch
RJ. Pahnty
Field
G. Rawens Davey
Jamuda
G. Rogers Rogers
SE. Stewart
E. Scrap
Sundries
W. A. Davey
G. Roegern
Toro
I Vine
C. Field
K. Kellock
B. Tegers
B. Scroop
J Lynch
N. Willis
C. Samuels
P. J. Flaherty
Tj. McDonald
Pederson
Fuller
W. Davey
L. Wedd
I F. Twist
Rowling
J. Pedarson
L. RF. Twist
le Wedd
J. Pone
Lynch
E. Scroop
RJ. Faherty
All-Weather Goodyear Tread Endures After 22 Years
Mis HL J. T Tenuizon of Koo rings touts Goodyear All-Weather Diamond tread as standard design. Mr HJ. Jennison distributes locally from Commercial Street shop praising its 22 years of proven traction and resistance to skidding in mud and snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis HL J. T Tenuizon
Koorings
Goodyearty
HJ. B. Jennison
Commercial Street
Goodyear
Jenison
Yennison
Jennizon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Npen
Las
Conittée
District Council of
Cre_N. H. Pearse
H.W. Tiver
G. G. Hawkes
J. Kellock
Finch
Wh, McWaters
R. Warnes
Chereannattonee
Hawkes
Safe Dept
Prom Shell Co
Avs. Ltd
Shell Co
Registrar General
Goldsbrough Mort and Co
Kooringa
Pverseer
F. Hi. Reed
Gr. Tiver
MeWaters
Anu
Wicklein's
Burma
Pederson & Son
Inpants
The
Quality Shoe Store
Rs.a
Burea Hospital
Mes
Wireless
MT. Bryan
Ra.a
Booborowie
Farrell
E. Baker
J. Ley
A. Hotherton
J. Garrard
P. Garrard
S. Elliott
J. J. Torr
Owe
R. Jones
C. Pratt
Awe
A Holberton
Rec
L. J. Borowsky
Miss C. Pratt
M. Denton
Gawler Taylor Bios Limited
Crystal Butter and Ice Factory
Gawler
Fawler
Emas Gifts
Sara & Co
Phin
J. E. Pocock
Market Square
Kooring
Benear Sen
Meng
Motor Car Accessories
Wright's Motors
Mrs. Melani
Merallastir
Menem
Madan
Fentlady
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