Burra High School Speech Night Report 1948
Burra High School held its 36th annual night at Barra Town Hall with Mr O Pederick headmaster conducting. The report highlights a year of good progress, new garden and dancing classes, a winter softball program for girls, night technical classes, extensive sports, interschool visits, and active Parents and Friends associations supporting the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Burra High School
Carene Davies
Ord
Hutte
Burdon
Sterke Howse
Draysey House
Balaklava
Brian Bell
Joan Nelson
Tunter
Dean Bernhardt
Lindley Davies
Clarengee
Burra
Clare
Parente’ and Friends’ Association
Couneil
A. B. Riges
M. Mies Jim
Parents’ Association
Miss Daisy Kennedy Born In Burra Burra, Renowned Violinist
London violinist Miss Daisy Kennedy of the London Leading Orchestra was interviewed on Radio Sompere. She stated she was born in Burra Burra, South Australia, where her father served as headmaster of Burra School. Her birthplace is linked to the house now occupied by Mr and Mrs F. T. Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Kennedy
London
Radio Sompere
Miss Kennedy
Burra Burra
South Aus
Kennedy
Burca
F. T. Marsh
School Year Ends With Gifts Banquet And Memorial Plans
The 1948 school year recounts donations from Old Scholars families funding a new Australian section in the library, a memorial shelf and tablet, plus a banquet for parents and scholars. Gratitude extends to numerous donors, the Record Office, associations, council helpers, and the town council for oval use and scene support. Charities include United Nations Children’s Appeal with substantial support and emphasis on banking habits for pupils. Continuous page eight note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiese
Current Affairs Bulletin i
Tme
Schoal
Fe Bmge
J. B. Jenison
Parents and Friends’ Association
Rigby Ltd
Sara, Marston
Jennison
Riggs and
Bevan
J. Barker
Kay
Carmen Dare
Burdon
Maga
United Nations Childrens
Penny Bank Son
Savings Bank
Buffalo Christmas Tree in Burra Town a Bright Community Event
The Buffalo Lodge hosts the Annual Buffalo Christmas Tree in Burra Town with mums and families filling the hall. Children await the boxed Christmas tree presents as Father Xmas is wished a merry Christmas and a happy prosperous New Year. The Mayor opens the tree while gratitude is given to lodge members for fostering community spirit and good will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Fallon
Hull
Picnio
W. Carepenter
Adelaide
Burra Bufle
Gr.b. T. Baulser
Xmas Tree Gecrary
Lotge
Marston
Father Xmas
Mt. Bryan Exsi Annual Fire Fighting Meeting Report
The Mt Bryan Exsi annual Fire Fighting Meeting on November 15 saw representatives from the Fire Fighting Association attend. Residents urged extraordinary care to prevent pasture waste, noting good rainfall boosting Lucern paddocks. Foxes and rabbits were mentioned as plentiful and scarce respectively, with other district notes on local landowners, costs, and attendance at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Fighting Association
Ee Sd
Cistion
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Mt. Bryan
Sorin
George Price
Baring Pla
Ted Dansie
Messrs
E. 8
Wilks
G. A. Dare
Buftelo
Carol Choter
Farvellous
Inespa
Minespa
Johnny Green
Cnest
Ring Burra
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