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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1949
Page
1
Burra cricketers at Broken Hill were surprised when the Internationale was sung as an opening number. The Burra men objected, later told the tune was a workers song and that Communists do not go well in Broken Hill.
Goldsbrough Mort and Co held their Burra Market with young sheep and wethers in good order and strong attendance from local and outside buyers. Prices showed a slight decline due to rail restrictions on store stock movement. Yardage included 2016 sheep with 1,176 sold and listed varied prices for ewes, wethers, hoggets, lambs, and mixed lots. next market set for Friday 4 March 1949.
The Record announces availability of TLL forms at its office. Staff advise patrons to request forms in person or by mail. The notice outlines distribution policy and hours of operation.
Seventeen Burra Cricketers toured Broken Hill over the weekend, hosted by the Democratic Club. They joined tours of the Zinc Corporation Polo Ground, attended evening entertainments, and enjoyed high tea before a cricket match loss. The visit featured club hospitality, social events, and a tour of mine facilities, including air conditioned change rooms and a planned swimming pool.
Mr Sid Johnson of Burra offers regular fresh milk deliveries directly to homes. Contact Johnson for ongoing supplier arrangements and future deliveries.
The Burs Range hosted a wild day as wind swirled across the line and forced crews to adjust. Jack Bernhardt noted flags must be ready for next Saturday while competitors faced 600 and 109 yard ranges and shifting gusts. Wally Edwards dominated with four points in spare and Jack Hurtig led marksmen with twenty hits.
The Liberal Party backs rabbit control as a rural policy plank while a faction aims to push hardline measures in rural Australia. Debates focus on wire netting funding, rabbit skin value, and fumigation tests amid budget and trade concerns as rabbits rise as a political issue.
Classified note indicates FORME available at The Burra Record office for purchase. Includes price details and contact method implied by the line.
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