End of Year School Play Highlights Students Honored
The school year closed with a dress-up evening on December 17 featuring a two-scene program under headmaster EA W Haese. Dr D M Steele, AL Warner, A B Biggs, Rev E Lawson, the mayor and mayoress attended. Students performed piano duets, songs, and recitations, and staff noted progress in numbers and results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giatei- Eaton
D. NM. Steele
Chure Sd
Messrs al, Warner
A- B
Biggs
E. Lawson
Mre
Woollacott
Coun
Mock Foundation Stone Laying Becomes Formal School Event
School leaders and Mayor spoke at a late day ceremony marking the Mock Foundation Stone Laying and a subsequent banquet. Remarks praised discipline and ideals for developing students as exams and awards highlighted scholastic achievement including duxes, most industrious students, and athletic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele
Schiool Council
Haese
Fiat
Schotl
Isd
Iad
A. B. Rigss
George Hann
Edna Allen
Josving
Mollie Walker
Beryl Lavean
Eric Seeley
William Kearns
Cecil Rogers
Beryi Bevan
Bert Lawson
George
Eric Sealey
Laurie Twist
Doris Thomas
Carrie Puss
Dorothy Bevan
Malva “Hill
Beryl Gates
Bernice Potter
Patricia Steergerader
Edna Allen Thamar Bevan
Roma Fisherty
Talie Neaples Marcarot Paarce
Dorie Thomas
SI Wrist
Mr. Wonnacott
Essex
E. M. Sones
Ruth Batehster
Mise Batchelor
Mavaren
Hanpin Batchelor
Dramatic School Play Lifts Spirits With Dickens Scenes
A student dramatic program featured a skit on a study and a vivid performance of Christmas Carol scenes. Cast of 25 included Mavis Riggs Herm Isa Pater Borst Lawson Shirley Twlet Mollie Walker and Bley Pig att. Clem Davey gave Petals on piano. Judge praised the actors for natural speech and timing and the audience responded with acclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ake
Burra
Ty Clerrie Fuss
Joffre Hill
Schnal
Mavis Riggs
Hermisa Pater
Borst Lawson
Shirley Trt
Mollie Walker
Bley Pigatt
Mattie Walker
Telmeram
Molly
Tavehitor
Beryl Lawson
Shirley Twlet
Clem Davey
Clem
Dickens
Dr. Scrange
Laurie Bann
Pentose
Tiny ‘Im
Rex Oppermant Beter
Gentleman
Ted Riggs
Alan Penrose
Gretchett
Mrs. Cratchett
Cratchett
Copperhouse School Prize Day Awards Recited
The first prize taking at the Public School on Wednesday was held in the presence of many parents. Chairman W. S. Lloyd distributed awards to meritorious scholars with Miss P. Seidel and Mr. Kellaway officiating. Dux and top marks were named for terminal and weekly exams, with Lyall Turner winning multiple grades and scholarships for 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Lloyd
Seidel
Arthur Lanes
Kebbon
Arthur Cangsford
Bers Robins
Ray Lloyd
Jean Finch
Nancy van- Dax
Ray Prior
Lyall “Turmer
Ruby Lomman
Mabel Kellaway
Cyr Goon
Mr. Kellaway
Lyall
Tarick
Mr. Prior
Turger
Miss Seidel
Mra Lloyd
Gilbert Prior
School Christmas Report and Prize Winners
The annual report notes 1930 progress with high attendance and few absences, praise for the Bishop of Adelaide's visit, and a hopeful Hurra Show. Prizes honored in French drawing, map work, and pastel pieces. Canon Docker conducted an inspection and promotions followed for multiple students up to Grade VII.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 5. W. Coles
Helen
Peggy) Gordon
Molly McBride
Leacher
Orr
J. &. Stephen
Eva Casee
Adelade
Lotus Benet Ist
Frechand
Dorothy Drew
Peter Spencer
Jam
Tasmanis
Kathleen
Meter
Canon Docker
Tiggert
Bob Stephen
Shirley McBride
Bob Goble
Peter Drewto
Leonard Bezee
Pearl Drew
Pee Dallman
Maria McBside
Evances Spencer
Peter Spener
Jim Stephen
Lotus “Benee
Helen Gordon
Frances Dallman
Gathter
Joan Han
Peter Drew
Procy Della and pupils shine in Burra show results
The Burra School report praises high exam marks with some students like Kathleen Drew Kathleen Hiren Joan Hann Peter Spencer achieving honors. It notes strong discipline, active scripture lessons, Friday church services, and praise for Canon Docker’s inspection. Finances challenge staffing. Miss Orr to remain with two conditions on Sundays and lunch duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Procy Della
Peta Spencer
Kathleen Drew
Jones Dedtier Hasregried Heuer
Amanaeiah Nth
Tory
Ha Leen
Kathleen Hiren
Joan Hann
Peter Spencer
Tis Denice
Duratly Trew
Burra
of E
Als
Canon Docker
Miss
Shirley McBride
Peter Drew
Pesey Dallman
Peter Sprencer
Spade
Helen Gordon
Dorothy Drew
Babbe Stephen
Frances Spencer
Bobbie Goble
Leonard Bonce
Brances Dolman
Joan Mans
Sid Buys
Heston
Ken Drew
Miss Orr
Lappy
Joan Hana
Christmas Cantata Delights Austrafia School Audience
The Rector hosted a holiday cantata by Austrafia School with Dame Durden and Miss Orr guiding pupils. Joan Hann led with a clear solo as Dame Durden, while the Fairy and elf roles impressed. Mayor Woollacott distributed prizes to top students and praised teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ort
Joan Hann
Vale of Dame Duedin
Charus
Wal
Dame Dardin
Zix Tit-le Imps
Minchief
Doliman
Kathlen
Bydtow
Ecuelud
Inge Stern
T. 8. Woollacett
Woolllacott
Née Hie
Austrafia
Burra Public School Year in Review and Exam Highlights
Burra Public School reports a challenging year with many students affected by chickenpox and widespread illness. Despite hardships, 12 of 13 candidates scored above 400 marks, with several over 500. Inspecting grades shows strong performers in Grades 2 and 3, while a few students missed weeks due to illness. The school acknowledges generous local support supplying hot soup and cocoa to needy children, enabling continued nourishment. Exam results list numerous high scorers across grades, including several with perfect or near perfect marks, reflecting dedicated students and teachers.
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Anc
Noo Cael
Beytember
Alfeeler
LE Carvan
Cocos and Wills
Tom Tard
Reg McKenaice
John Spier
Seasie Morrison
Trelma Rogers
Jean Witis
Dave Isaacs
Marvid Timms
Ivan Hirschausen
Marjorie Oater
Rena Triggr
Sybil Hell
Jy Woodmen
Allaie
Ron Winders
Rex
Ruth Morrison
Norma Rogers
Ei- Teen Bott
Sir Pavers Aft Peres Garrone Ward Flaherty
Veronica Allen
Ruth Sars
Betty Halls
Fill Field
Bill Smith
Jim Rebinaon
Nathan Bernes
Burra Rifle Club Shoots Markamens Trophy Winners
The Burra Rifle Club reports a rough match last Saturday with A G Bughey Wade taking top points for the Markamens Trophy the Kookaburra and the Christmas shoot. Conditions were difficult at 100 yards with poor patches. F Spencer won the trophy last year with 18 points. several others scored 15 to 18 while leaders off the rifle posted nine reveL totals of 24. A committee will meet early in the new year to plan the next six months and the first trophy shoot in January will be on Saturday if enough members are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Bughey
Wade Cay
Markamen
F. Spencer
Wis
Burra Benevolent SocETY Meeting Report and Donations
The Burra Benevolent Society held its annual meeting at the Institute, with President and Mayoress attending. Funds were allocated to pensioners and the Mayors Fund for children, donations arrived from General Aid and private supporters, and a Christmas Tree event was planned with gifts of toys and clothing for local children.
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Thi Atyew Society
Rowe
Feilo
Jon
Mixporedy
Sse Goglin
Son
Sec
Dever
Drensaver
Thomas Pres
Teetar
Ini
Psayar
Uhwir Wenn
Mies Wondacott
Birra
Colter
Mite Forest
Mr Dower
Pickerine
Riges
Edgar Pearce
Cyril Collins
Wowe
Tom Mr Field
Coles
Tea Hat
Catt
Ruth
Catherine Olen
Wilma Phillins
Mere
Bryn
J. Warnes
Institute
Arthur Davey
Bubb
Farrells Plat Tennis Notes Show Cup Finals Action
From our own correspondent a tennis section notes that most Club Tournament events wrapped Saturday with several finals and semis. Denton beat Denton in ladies handicap final while other matches featured Garrard Chen Ley and Jones Pratt in doubles and Ley in singles. A village news section also covers the annual Smee Tres at the Institute with stalls, treats, prizes, and volunteers hosting parents and children.
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Eross Ics
J. Ley
Gi. PE Jones
C. Pratt
P. Garrard
Sohinke
Mies A. Ley
BR Jones
G. Pratt
Meh KL Jones
Elliot
Horowsky
J. Monsehan
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Mavis Rigge
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Unley
Woodside
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Coudien
Rominete Bas Barnes
Ray Finherty
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the Mirror
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Burra Public School
Burra Rifle Club
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Haney
Homan
Br A Muwmer
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Borawsky
Meads Ure
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