02 Feb 1954
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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1954
Page
1
Platoralists east of fucia report ample rains in the past two weeks and forecasts of a strong twelve months ahead with green feed for dock until next summer. Reports say vehicle bogging mud may slow travel, while East regions may see a drier season later. Data cites September 1962 to September 1953 as unusually dry with Ketchowla station noting only 12 inches of rain in that period.
A large attendance at the sale despite extreme heat. Nesera Dates Limited bought on the property with 57 guineas for Child's Pony and other items achieving strong clearances including Sheep, Cows, Helfers, implements like Combing, Rake, and Top Dresser with prices ranging up to 53/10/0.
The text discusses a contemplated Murray River water supply reaching Burra via a Port Pirie pipeline. Whyalla cannot alone meet demand as Pt Pirie grows, with Hanson as a starting point for an extended line. Burra and Jamestown are expected to receive Murray Water once construction progresses.
Kangaroos and wild goats shift grazing away from sheep on several chaliows between Clary and Mingarie. Sheep on Old Bovlcomatter Balloo Creek Abminga and Oringe stations struggle as roos and goats descend from hill country in large numbers amid dry conditions.
Mesers Elder, Smith 4 Company Limited sold land at Whyte Yaroowie near Jamestown Institute to Messrs Dearloye at Ketchowla for £5 2s 0d per acre. The one mile from the post office site included a substantial home and numerous improvements.
Burra racing will move to Balaklava on Wednesday for six races at the meeting. Balaklava attracts more horses and spectators, with the club providing 500 pounds in stake money and trophies. The Balaklava Ladies Hospital Auxiliary plans to supply the luncheon.
A report on the Burr Hospital Building notes plaster walls must be retreated after cracks formed despite initial putty coats. Contractor Mr Emmett attributes feather cracks to rapid cement drying, contrasting past 66 day cement with modern 6 hour mixes.
Mr R Sellars of Birra North says the Commercial Hotel was never in tenant hands. The late Mr Percy Clark bought the freehold from Mr Jock Richardson and resigned from the Police Force to manage the purchase. Since then the hotel has changed hands many times.
Los Angeles police use a program called Suspects Wanted shown daily on TV. Images from the rogues gallery with brief criminal records are aired to alert viewers to suspects. The tactic, praised by Frank J. Taylor, claims hundreds detained and many criminals arrested due to viewer tips.
Burra School claims at least one State re search in woodwork with three pupils topping the Intermediate Woodwork standings over three years. Malcolm Goodridge, Cockrum, and Bi McElroy are named as champions. Teacher Hon Welker led the program before a move to Kapunda High School. A city pupil also made the Woodwork credit list.
An invitation from the Junior Farmers of New South Wales seeks South Australian boys and one girl to attend the Royal Easter Show in Sydney as guests. Interviews test knowledge of agriculture and club improvement ideas, with regional contests and a chance to reach the Australian-wide final.
A large town and district gathering held a Kitchen Evening for Mr Moss. Hallett and Miss Velin, residents of the district hall eye, are announced to be married.
Burra residents report heavy stone fruit crops this season peaches apricots and plums abundant in district and town. Frosts usually limit yields but trees grown from seedlings thrive despite occasional damage from children taking fruit and flood-prone creekside trees and stray plant growth near the Commercial Hotel.
Francis Gallagher the senior recording engineer in charge at BBC Wales in Cardiff accompanies commentator Audrey in a royal tour of the Commonwealth. He has worked for the BBC since 194? in Northern Ireland and Manchester before moving to Wales in 1951. Gallagher, who speaks with an Irish brogue, sports an Irish emblem and remains an all round spokesman for music drama and the arts. He joins Welsh colleagues as a spectator at Wales versus Ireland rugby matches, cheering for his aide.
A district farmer woke to a ripe stand forsaken by machinery. Three tractors to harvest the final crop yielded about four bags as ears shed seed due to hot weather. Birds will account for losses, but prospects for next season look favorable with science debated as to humanity’s future.
Cattle near the Black Bridge fed on licorice fern and cork elm suckers, damaging the tree through repeated chewing and poisoning attempts. Despite past sprays and poison applications, the elm is regrowing this summer with renewed suckers and visible shoots.
Announcement states the standard weight for average quality wheat this year is 63 percent of a tushel. The figure is higher than last year’s due to lighter weight. Bur samples show the current crop as good as the previous season overall.
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