Burra Institute Library Report Details 1941 42 Earnings and Renovations
The Burra Institute Library annual report notes changes in the committee and staff, a year of doings including 204 members, 6,596 books and magazines in circulation, and 450 books repaired. It highlights juvenile subscriptions, low charges for school subscribers, new books added, and continued subscriptions with 120 books of motion pictures and 90 in literature. The committee thanks Burral Record for listing new titles, mentions arrears total £7 0s 10d, and records financial assistance from Burrs Corporation and District Council for 50 pounds. The report covers rental terms and building renovations, and notes the election was adjourned to February with a meeting planned for February Tam February.
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A.diges
Bonython
Adutars
Wars
McGrath
Semay
Sark
Haseen
Mt. Bryan
Leighton
Gum
Tour Bovis
Burral Record
Bom Burra
Geneva
Berek
Burrs Corporation
District Council
District Coucil
Bursa
State Bank
Apeta
A. B. Rasy
Advertisements and shop notices from Wilkinson's era
A dense collection of 19th or early 20th century classifieds and ads. It lists prices for letters, meetings, amusements, and properties for sale. Several product promotions appear, including Johnson's Baby Powder, Primus Stove, Gardes Hose, Merry Baker Essences, Galv Water Troughs, Coverdale's Pills, and a mail order service. Also includes notices for sale items, sewing and tailoring services, and one or two employment or sale leads.
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Wilkinsons
Johnson’s
Coverdale's
Gare & Co
Sara & Co. Bry
Merry Baker
Sara & Co
Burra Bowling Club Weekend Rounds Amid Beat Greens
The Burra Bowling Club played assessment games over the holiday weekend despite extremely worn greens. Reported results include J Hegarty defeating J A Bown 26-21 with Pearce and F Marston contributing minor scores.
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J Hegarty
J. A Bown
J. & Pearce
F. Marston
Australia must plan to exploit postwar manufacturing growth
Paul Cheyne argues that maintaining factory development in Australia will sustain primary producers, expand local markets, reduce reliance on savers, and bolster exports to meet East Asian demand after the war. He stresses the need for mass production, proximity to the sea, and a field and factory alliance to secure employment and improve trade balances against overseas liabilities.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Australis
Aus
China
Coun
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Paul Cheyne
Weather notes from 1945 diary reveal harsh air raid conditions
The fragment describes two weeks of severe weather and blackout measures during wartime. It mentions low sun exposure, nights spent outdoors for some soldiers, and a fluctuating thermometer as authorities plan further drills and warnings.
Scrap Rubber Drive Urges Public to Save and Hand In Rubber
The minister urged the public to collect and hand over all scrap rubber to support reclaim efforts. He warned that 05 percent of the world’s raw rubber supplies remained in enemy hands and noted plants would be launched soon to expand reclaim capacity. About 000 tons are on hand to cover demand for a time, with increasing facilities planned to handle larger quantities.
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Thur
Fragmentary School and World War Reflections Reach Fraying Tone
Fragmented text references Mt Bryan East School Utling and wartime sentiment. Mentions leaders like Anthony Eden and foreign policy stakes. Portrays disjointed dialogue about war, peace, and rebuilding, with garbled names and stray phrases about meals and a car journey amid broader historical musings.
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Burra Institute
Ak Sane
A. Toiat
Davis
Burra School
JASH
Ieee
Coverdale
Battle River
Surra
Burra
Ming
Bryard
el Mt. Bryan
OATES
Wilkinson’s
National Service Chemists
Howe
Soni
Matthews Emporium
G.B. Stores
Market Square
Burra Drapers and Furnishers
Aon
Burra Bowling Club
Tad Wrardary
Sears
Mt Bryan East School
Speerman
Wotan
Anthony Eden
Lamden
Reubenes
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