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Burra Record

Location

Burra, South Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 01, 1949

Page

3

Manchester Method in Blow Fly Prevention for Sheep

An Australian reader shares experience with the Manchester Method, claiming near total immunity from blow fly strike in treated ewes. The method involves a caustic patch around the tail, with reported high survival, lambing, and fleece value, urging careful timing and avoidance near mating or lambing.

Fred Broad Western Australia Kirkalocks Magnet Manchester Broad James McKay Trangie Nsw Country Life McKay

Wedding of Nell Johnson and Douglas Neilson at Beulah Road

The Rev Father Dunn officiated at St Mary’s Norwood for Nell Johnson third daughter of Me L Johnson and the late Mrs Johnson and Douglas Neilson eldest son of Mrs Neilson and the late Mr Neilson of Crystal Brook. The couple wed on 22 January at 6 30 pm with two attendants and about 50 guests. Honeymoon spent at Mt Gambier.

Father Dunn Nell Me L Johnson Mrs Johnson Douglas Neilson Mr Neilson Crystal Brook St. Mary's Church Beulah Road Norwood Slater W. Bown Pamela Monaghan Georgette Hennig Bride Reg Gary Bown A W. Miller

Henpeck Family Exaggerated Divorce Tale Sparks Confusion

Mrs Henpeck reports a rumored 10 year estrangement in New York families over a legal split, while Mr Henpeck questions why. Dale C and Chelst oe Gerl discuss plum pudding and a puzzling reference to Throenemar rhe, hinting at a lighthearted household misunderstanding.

Dale Daisy

Children's Sports Marvellous Success at Burra Playground

The Burra Motor Garages and Associated group organized a children’s sports day on the Burra North playground. Ideal weather, large turnout, and well managed events created a joyful scene. Ice cream consumption, sweets, and drinks were high. prizes included a 17/6 win and other playful anecdotes. Races results will be published next week.

Burra North Burra Motor Garages Barney Rodgers

Ladder to the tree to remove crow nest causes talk

In a garden scene Mack asks where the ladder will be used while Jack explains he plans to climb a tree to remove a crow nest that disturbs him, with Mack commenting on the task.

Mack Jack

Rifle Shooting at Hallett and Burra

Rifle clubs at Hallett and Burra held trophy shoots on Saturday. Heavy rain halted Burra midway, patches washed from targets, delaying the wire shoot to 12 February. Hallett’s event proceeded most of the day despite gusty winds and poor light.

Hallett and Burra Bob Hallett Burra Rifle Clubs Tigers HalleUl’s Bolt

Negro Breaks Color Barrier as County Prosecutor

Per cy J. Sangster, 58, elected prosecutor of Lake County Michigan, becomes the first Negro in the United States to hold the office. Born in Ol City Pennsylvania he worked as shoeshine boy and porter while earning a Cornell scholarship and later a law degree from Duquesne University. He vows to deal impartially with all races and creeds.

United States Percy J. Sangster Langster Lake County Michigan Cornell University Canadian Pacific Railroad Mangater Duquesne University

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