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Newspaper

Burra Record

Location

Burra, South Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 09, 1937

Page

3

Association matches resume with mixed results and results list

Saturday 29 January saw association matches resume with numerous results across clubs. Manoora and Clare Oval sections record wins and losses including doubles and singles results, with teams Farrell’s Flat and Black Springs notable in the standings and a letter about dog nuisance in Clare.

Rev Redden K. Dunn C. S. Bartlett B. Hopgood D. Slattery C. Hopened L. Ross W. White Beso Slatty Sary Heinrich F. Slattery M. Bopgood T ‘T. Woods G. T’anson D. Woods G. Hopgood Mis M Mise Pet Garrard Hopgood Crisp and Elliott W. Heinrich Mrs Crisp Mise Denton Mrz Hopgood Miss Panson Miser Garrard At‘Yins Misses Keelen Hamre Neill Misses Ballinger Neil Eliott Stacey Baxter A Neill Smith A. Hill R Berryman C. Neill Miz M. Nigs Miss I. Neill Miss S. T Mis J Elliott Miss A. Neill Miss G. Bextor Miss M. Smith Hanson Parrell Brandon and Voumard Y Keating W. Elem H. Wood Browns Cooper Woollagott Bishop F. Elem B Blowes Mre Bishop Miss Berryman L Neill Ana J. Elliott Miss Wool R. Wood M. Smith Brandon Blowes Re Wood E Cooper HL ‘Wood F. Keating R. Ven W. Woollacott Mlishop T. Neill M. Woollacott Pycroft Paveleki C. Rasmus White Hicks Eaton Piggott Raymond Berryman Rasmus Niggang Mesdames Brosd Howard Bowley Singies O. Rasmus T. Pycroft Titi M. Rasmus B. Paneleki T. Piggott J. Eaton A. Raymond J. Howard R. Ferryman Bowiegee TL Bishop B. Blowes Diay de Dow Kootings Burra Clare Oval Black Springs Hanton Farrell's Flat Porter's Lagoon Farrell Plat No Lack. Spri Wirrila

Dust-eating pests and their fungus partners profiled

An article explains sawdust feeders like the deathwatch beetle rely on internal fungi to ferment wood turning it into sugar, a process shared by termites and clothes moth larvae. It notes potential commercial use of the fermentation, and recounts a temperance meeting joke about reform.

Liberal and Country League Women’s Branch Meeting

A Liberal and Country League women’s branch meeting was held with Mr A. D. McDonald ALP slated to speak but unable to attend. Murray was chosen to fill the vacancy for assistant secretary as the group reviewed the meeting summary and outlined new delegates for the District Committee. Delegates were named for the Jamestown gathering on March 3.

Ures McDonald Murray Tim Mitoute Warnes Jamestown

Farrell's Flat Dance and Farewell Social at Institute

A Monday evening dance at Farrell's Flat, held to raise funds for the Institute, featured Hedley Shackell's band and L. Monigan as MLC. A Wednesday farewell social for Mr and Mrs W. K. Franklin occurred at the Farrell's Flat Institute with chair A Pfennig, musical and elocution items, games, and speeches by Tilbrook and Culley.

Hedley Shacell L. Monighan Farrell W. K. Franklin Chain ‘of Ponds A. Pfennig

Quarrel Over Cards Turns Threat in Vague Fight

Fragmentary OCR reports a dispute between two men over a card game escalated to threats. One man warned the other that in twelve months he would be dead, with fragmentary dialogue and missing details of location and outcomes.

Obituary Notices a Townsman Thomas Turner Dies

Burra reports our townsman Thomas Turner died Sunday after a brief illness in his late seventies. The funeral was held Monday at Roaring with service by Rev. DL Redding and arrangements by C. J. Pearce & Son.

Burra Thomas Turner Turner Roarings Spa DL. Redding C. J. Pearce & Son

Noisy Dogs Bother Inte Residents Seek Cure

Residents report ongoing nuisance from incessant dog barking across Inte. An interstate paper suggests a Sydney derived remedy where dogs are operated on to silence barking, claimed to be painless and harmless, with hospital inmates affected by the noise prompted action.

Inte Sydney Tess

Croquet notes players and scores on mixed pairs list

A fragment lists croquet pairings and results with ladies and gentlemen including Mrs Robinson Mrs Finch Mrs Kellock Mr Byrne Miss Harris and others. Scores shown range from 15 to 26 in several reported matches.

Bubra Centenary Celebrations Final Committee Meeting

The final Centenary Committee meeting was held on 27th August. Proceeds from galas and government grant plus corporation funds totaled 744 pounds 7 shillings 1p, with expenses for tree planting street decorations and light front sports and other items. A balance of 441 pounds 12 shillings 6p remained. committee decided to decline a wire to the Bureau Institute over the amount.

Gailons Othee Buree Institute

Baby Left in Cinema Found Safe After Night Run

A Hampshire cinema manager was awakened by an agitated couple who had left an eighteen month old baby inside the cinema since evening. The child slept peacefully in its dreams when found, while the worried parents traveled back home miles away. The incident ended without harm.

People Known Here and There in the District

Miss Patty Pledge transfers from Rating High School to Boderno Centre High School. Boward Lynch of Leighton School wins an Exhibition granting two years at any high school or college. Edward Lynch, 14, left for Rostroyal College on February 2 for education. Mrs Flower’s health worries the family. Mrs D E Williams of Kaoringa shows improvement after illness. Mrs George Hann of Ithica, Kooringa, returns from a holiday in Bankstown, NSW. Jock Marisol leaves Burra for Waikerie for work. Mr Murison departs, leaving a valued orchestral program behind. Mrs Murison and family stay a few weeks. Dr Margaret Haslam of Adelaide visits Kooringa. F T Sara family back from Seacliff Aberdeen trip. Mrs B J Davey improving after Burra Hospital stay. E P Murstop and family return from Del Monte, Henley Resort.

Patty Pledge Boderno Centre Miss Pledge Mei F. H. Pledge Kouringz Boalroe Centre Boward Lynch Leighton School Edward C. J. ‘Lynch Leighton Rostroyal College James Flower Flowerville Troomine Flower Dsn E. Williams Kaoringa George Hann Ithica Kooringa John Ryan Bank New South Wales Wangsalla Victoria J. H Marisol Jock Burra Waikerie Barra Murison Institute Murlain Margaret Haslam Adelaide Kooringa End E. F. Moreton Seacliff F.T. Sara End Aberdeen Bara B. J. Davey Burra Hospital E. PF. Murstop del Monte Henley Resch

Burra Bowling Club Singles Handicap Round Details

Burra Bowling Club reports results from the singles handicap first round with Pascow over Genders, Walker over Spencer, and several other bouts including Davey, Tiller, and Riges in action. Second round results noted, plus round one Consistency, and a separate Rink Tournament schedule and Burrav Clare match where Clare won 109 to 90.

Pascow Genders Walker Spencer Davey Tiller Riges Terry Drew Armstrong Mamme Tilev Herbert Wilkinson J. Davey Waller Consistency Mumme Finch Dane EJ. Davey Dane West Armstrong M Pearse BM. Peirce B. L. Biges M. Penret Pascoe Sandland Mummes Mummer Pescoe B. J. Davey Armstrong Spencer Davey J Emetrous Edgwaris Marston BURRA CLARE Jazz Burrs Seares Ala Davey G. Herbert K Drew G. Terry F. W. Knappstein G. Martin C. Ballinger A. Re West Alumme Kellaway E. J. Davey J. Blight Blight R. Prior H. McDonald M. Pearce Riggs Fincl EL Robison F. J. Knappstein Eyer B. Victorson Castine G. Welker F, Spencer L. Kells ‘Way

Burra Tennis Association Weekend Results

Local tennis report lists multiple doubles and singles matches with players such as Sullivan, Mannion, Quinn, McEvoy, Madigan, Ellison, Reed, Ashby, Zanker, and Richards. Scores include 6-3 6-2, 6-0 4-6, and 6-4 sets, with Aberdeen and Mt Bryan teams noted and remarks on weekend rounds and upcoming byes.

Aald Ellison NJ. F. Mannion M. Bugst F. Richards Bilas D_ Casey Richerdy Mise M. Furst D. Caney Williamf Bryan Aberdeen A Mt. Bryan Aberdeen Booborgwie

Yes or No Vote Threatens Free Trade Principle

The article argues the core issue is amending Section 92 of the Commonwealth Constitution which guarantees free trade between states. It warns that a Yes vote would destroy freedom of trade, enabling arbitrary controls and pooled pricing via government boards, risking long term harm to smaller states like South Australia. It cites Sir John Downer and Menzies on the danger of extending government intervention through a generic market concept.

Une Commonwealth Federation John Downer Haomers Br Menzies South Aus‘alia

The Sum of Happiness Poem Riddle

A reflective verse on happiness built from helping others. It invites readers to share courage and heart, lighten friends' troubles, and perform kindnesses to yield happiness as a tangible total. The riddle frame suggests that happiness grows by giving and caring.

Seanul

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