10 Feb 1953
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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1953
Page
1
Goldebrourk Mort & Co Limited held their monthly Burra market on Friday the 6th with 2597 sheep yarded and 2455 sold. Strong demand for young wethers and ewes, high clearance under the hammer, prices quoted for various ages and classes, buyers from Waikerie Crystal Brook and other districts attended, ponies sold well though trotters slack.
The death occurred on Friday of Mr James Mathew Miller of Gumreek aged AT years. He had been ill for twelve months and was taken to Adelaide for further treatment after a short stay in Burra Hospital. A lengthy cortege accompanied the funeral from the Pastoral Methodist Church to Mintaro.
The Burra plant’s annual report shows 25,470 yards of metal and rubble laid on roads for the year ended December 1952. Much came from road dumps and district quarries, with the bulk obtained to save costs by bounties.
Holland rolls out a broad drunk in public blacklist adopted by 308 municipalities. Landlords must ask names before serving and clerks consult a list to bar those on it. One conviction for drunk in public qualifies a person for a lifetime ban, though some towns offer early warnings.
19 year old Danny Burns plans to marry 41 year old Mrs Lily Cassley in Lancashire if magistrates approve. He would become stepfather to six children including Alfred Carsley, a former schoolmate now 18. Danny’s widowed father opposes the marriage.
Mrs Walter Pearce of Ant Street Burra celebrates her 87th birthday on Thursday February 12. Friends and relatives are invited to mark the occasion with best wishes and a social gathering at home.
The DG of Burra Burrs received a forwarded letter from the Highways and Local Government Department via the Secretary Bryan Bire Fighting Committee. After inspecting trees planted on Main Road 45 at Mount Bryan by the Country Women's Association, no exceptional hazard was found. objection to tree planting on narrow roads beside rail lines remains noted.
A terse editorial note argues that knowledge without purpose is wasted, urging readers to align learning with meaningful aims and practical outcomes rather than idle curiosity.
The Roarings Methodsat Church held a Sunday welcome for Rev. BB Ashdown and his wife. They arrived from England and settled in, with Rev. Ashdown preaching in the morning and evening and visiting nearby areas. Local officials and friends gave speeches and the couple were hosted to tea after the service with hopes they stay long in the Circuit.
Registrar-General of Deeds records multiple ownership changes in Burra Burra district. Listings include transfers from C W Smith deceased to C H Praibilin and from C H Praibilin to B Lynch, plus several other lot and section transfers across hundreds Han and Hansen and Mont Bryan area, including Bednall Mitchell and Hooper estate movements.
Burra Town Council discussed addressing stray dogs at a council meeting. Residents urged action to curb nuisance and health concerns, noting added costs but potential public benefit from removing unowned dogs. Authorities warned owners to keep dogs secure or risk action if dogs stray and damage public property.
Beneficial rains hit the eastern portion of the district during this week and the prior week. Thunderstorms produced patchy rain with some surface water catchment. Reports vary on dam levels, with some indicating full dams for the first time in three years and others noting generally full reservoirs.
The Police Commissioner informs the D C of Burra that a union between certain aircraft companies and the Emergency Fire Service provides aircraft and crews for major fires. Calls must be made via the Fire Service Headquarters through the local Fire Supervisor for official air assistance.
At the January test meeting of the District Council of Burra attention was drawn to a fire at the Farrell Plate station yard where cinders were unfoshed. The council urged member Parliament for the district to raise the issue with responsible departments for action.
Worship the Mayor Mr W Carpenter announces the caravan park should be ready in about two weeks. Cement work at the park is finished and remaining tasks will be completed over the fortnight. Memorial gates stone has been delivered but gates may wait for a future date.
Families from Lighton and surrounding districts gathered to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Toft Canny and family who are moving to Western Australia. The hall featured decorations and music by Miss Preiss of Spalding. Speakers from RSL and local clubs offered best wishes for the Cannys future.
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