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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1953
Page
2
Burra Corporation invites tenders for painting woodwork guttering and downpipes and repainting the exterior and interior of the Burra Town Hall. Specifications available from the Town Clerk. Separate tenders for Exterior Painting and Interior Painting due to the Town Clerk by Friday February 27 1953. No tender necessarily accepted.
The Memoria Gates will be opened by the State President of the RSL, Mr T. C. Bastick, on Sunday, 7 February 1953, at 3 pm. The public are cordially invited to attend this service. Hallett War Memorial Committee.
Burra Burra Show Inc announces its annual meeting at Pearce's Building on Monday March 2 1983 at 745 pm. Nominations for officers including Patron President two vice presidents and ten members for each committee must be resolved by February 26. Applications invited for paid position of Secretary.
The club announces tender bids for the Publican's Booth at the Winter Meeting to be held on Wednesday st April 1953. Tenders must be sent to the Secretary by Thursday wth March 1953.
B H Woodgate seeks help locating 16 lost sheep from North Boober ywle including ewes and lambs branded with a W and bar, blue paint on the body and an indistinct bar mark on the front of the near side ear. Phone 64D Booborowle for information.
On February 7 at the residence of her daughter Mrs T. E. Kite 36 Bustett terrace West Crayon Bulka beth Finch of Burra beloved wife of the late William Finch and loving mother to William and Albert aged 86 years peacefully sleeping
A brief report notes 9 am and 1 pm readings at Booborowie with atmospheric conditions. Data fragment shows times only and lacks further details.
A fragment lists Hallett Terowie timings with PALLET 2 pm and BRYAN 1 am. It mentions students Alam Dav MT and Alun Davis Terowie 7 pm with reference to a student, unclear roles. The text preserves names and times but lacks full context.
In loving memory of Jean who died February 12 1004. A husband Ted writes of a grave dear to him and the sweet memory that never fades. He says roses may wither but he will never forget.
A parcel containing 504 false teeth and five bottles of anaesthetic was stolen from a dentist's car near Adelaide Oval on January 26. The dentist, Mr C Lelie Phillips of Commercial Street Burra, reported the incident.
A 1952 survey indicates Australia’s population around 8 million at year end, growing about 50 000 every three months. If migration slackens, the 9 millionth Australian may appear after mid next year. As of September 30, males numbered 4 407 698 and females 4 292 801.
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