Burra Town Council Special Meeting Debates Overseer
Burra Town Council holds a special session in the Institute Lodge Room with the Mayor presiding and all councillors present. The meeting discusses finance, appointment of an overseer, ballots for officers, five day notice for applications, scavenging tender, holiday pay, and by law questions amid sharp exchanges over procedure and correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
Emas
Pearce
Cros
Ponren
Agends
Gr. Pearce
Dr. Pearce
Tam
Dr. Allen
Dr. Bevan
Gr. Allen
Gr. Bevan
Bict Dllen
Noliday
Drs. Riges
Buchenmeister
Hill
R. Bevan
Penreur
Bhter
Pearce Cone
Rouneil
Iswyer
Bevan
Icentical Association
Fey
Grennioon
Prarce
Clare
A.M.P. Policy Holder Statement and Key Contacts
A.M.P. policy holder notes that upon death the policy will cover debts probate duties and support family until property realisation. Contact details for Australian Mutual Provident Society managers Gavin Lucas Adelaide Clare WA Read at Clare and district offices are provided with telephone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Australian Mutual Provident Society
King William Street
Gavin Lucas
Adelaide
S.A
Stop giving wheat away at thremeh the Pool
The message urges reducing grain giveaways and promoting pool support to stabilize prices. It suggests leveraging cooperative marketing and theme markets to gain benefits, improve wartime logistics, and foster coalitions to save the industry.
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Thremeh
Noxious Weeds Spread by Introduced Species in Australia
A report warns that most local representatives of declared noxious weeds are aliens and that several native plants are being displaced. It details species such as Centaurea solstitialis and Ranthium spinosum and urges eradication to protect pastures, crops, and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Murray Flats
Bathurst
A. W. Varley
Nesles
Burra Motor Company
Adelaide to Barra in Carrying Business Weekly
A fragmented note describes Adelaide and Barra in a carrying business with a weekly delivery service. It mentions a Brockway track and direct delivery wording but lacks clear dates or locations to confirm specifics.
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Brockway
Voice of Independent Thought in Civics Lesson
A historical snippet discusses civic responsibility and independence of thought in a bush school setting. It contrasts student hesitation with a pupil’s quip about the JP guiding votes. The piece urges public protests against ministerial procrastination and calls for nationwide action to compel political leaders to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin
J.P
Scullin
Rising farmer unrest hits Victoria as demands grow
The text reports a surge in farmer agitation across Australia with calls for a sales tax on flour and government guarantees for merchants. Farmers vow unity to resist eviction and property sales under bank conditions and seek a clarified financial plan and stable methods from government. The tone warns of an impending storm against authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
England
Sydney
Kurel Industries
Home Growth Vegetables Luke Day's Sale
Local notice advertises home grown vegetables and fresh fruit from Luke Day with best quality produce. Details are sparse but the listing emphasizes quality and freshness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Day
Various Brands of Nationalism
A historical piece critiques nationalist rhetoric citing Hitler Mussolini and continental leaders. It contrasts calls for sacrifice and public funding with resistance to taxation, urging mass meetings and a “My country first” movement to restore solvency and social support for state aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Germany
Mussolini
Italy
Hier
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Walker & Sons
Burra Town
Central
A.M.P. Society
W. A. Read
Bartlett, Industrial Department
T. H. Woollacott
Barra
R. W. Bruce
D.,jones & Son
Fred. M. Pearce Carpenter
Aberdeen
HOLT
Royal Institution
Ndworth
Whittney and
Tiver
Ford Dealers
Kooringa
Jo Manson
Jeffery
Byrne
Golden Fleece
Motor Spirit
Dodge Bros
Sunshine Farm Machinery
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