Farewell to Mr Seebohm at Mt Bryn Transfer
On the eve of Tir Bepbohm departure from Mt Bryn to Loos committees of Local School and Soldiers Welcome Home honored his service. Speakers praised his roles as secretary of the Soldiers Welfare Committee and Gala Days organizer, auditing for Red Cross and FFCR, and thanked Mrs Seebohm for her Wool work. A district cheque was presented in appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tir Bepbohm
Mt.Bryfn
Loos
Soldiers Welcome Home Committee
Seebohm
Bryan
Quinn
Soldiers’ Welfare Committee
Rawlins
Jefferies
Red Cross
FFCR
Mt. Bruain
A. Murray
FFCF
Foote
Grant Approved for Burrs Burrs Road Rebuild
A further grant of £2000 to the District Council of Burrs Burrs funds the Farrell Flat to Hanson road reconstruction. Work proceeds quickly with by pass construction and gravel yard raises needing 6000 yards of gravel. Delays cited from a troublesome stone-trasher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrs Burrs
Farell Plat
Hanson
Farrell Flat
War dogs lead WWII canine call up in Britain
During the second world war Alsatians led the canine call up, making up 33.1 percent of dogs enlisted in the British Army. They were followed by Collies, Bull Terriers, and Airedales in the enlistment line.
Duck Shooting Season Opens Friday
The duck shooting season opens Friday with preparatory oiling of guns after midnight Thursday. District lagoons are plentiful and expected to support a large variety of ducks this season.
Burra Sub-Branch General Meeting Announcement
Late notice for Burra Sub-Branch members advising a general meeting on Saturday February 15 at 8 pm. Members are asked to bring baskets. Treasurer R Campbell signs off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Baskets
R. Campbell
Burra Schools Reopen After Christmas Vacation
Burra schools reopen today with no changes at the Primary School. Fifteen new pupils begin Grade T to VI, including Jeffery Davey and Glenyss McDonald. Burra High School starts with about 80 attendees and staff changes bring Miss Hill and Mr Morley among new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Francis Kilsby
Lee Paltridge
Glen
Butler
Laubsch
Hill
K Morley Bsc
G Nerlick
Burra Bowling Club Rink Tourney Results
The Burra Bowling Club reports Saturday results with Pascos defeating L Kellaway 23 to 2. A Davey beat A Riggs 283 to 22 and Finch defeated Terry 24 to 23. Byes noted for Bown Hawke L Kellaway. Matches planned for Saturday February 1 feature Pascale versus Terry and Hawke versus Kellaway with other byes listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pascos
L. Kellaway
A. Davey
A. Riggs
Fuller
Finch
Terry
Wilkinson
Bown
Hawke
Pascole
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John Wipers
Ture
Burra 183
Alex Bevan
Quality Grocer
Healing Golden Voice
Radio and Electrical Dealer
Icial Street
Telephone
Nelva Phelan
Bura
Burra Bowling Club
PAWS
PATON
Ned Saew
Seppelts
Bickfords
Huonday Salvital
Spaleta
Ipfero
Sara & CO
Burra and
Burra North
Caterpillar
John
FORD
Ahe
Mid-North Car
Tractor Service
Rorra
Burra Meat Stores
ORRA
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