Should Paxton Square Be Condemned
A letter urges Burra authorities to condemn Paxton Square after alleging insanitary conditions and TB risks. It calls for a Local Board of Health inspection, housing alternatives via the South Australian Housing Trust, and proper action if condemnation is warranted, stressing elderly residents’ needs and the need for community housing solutions.
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Paxton Square
Board of Health
Qondemn
South Australian Housing Trust
Burra
Housing ‘Trust
Burra Hospital
Central Board of Health
Styl i
New Assessment Debated by Town Council Over Finances
Town council debates raising rates to cover rising material and labour costs. Dr Carpenter urges starting a new assessment for the town area, arguing current revenue is insufficient while critics warn higher taxes may burden properly assessed residents. Mayor notes rising costs and council fatigue.
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Burta
Carpenter
Lownates
Cr Baulderstone
Cr Kellaway
Cornel
Hig Worship
Baulderstone
Salvation Army Brigadier Rust to Visit Burra for Harvest Services
Brigadier B Rust R will conduct Harvest Thanksgiving Services at the Salvation Army Citadel in Burra over the coming weekend. He is a retired longtime Army worker with past connections to Burra including family members in 1926 and 1939 and recently toured Western Australia. The visit is regarded as a happy occasion given his active spirit.
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Burra
B. Rust
Salvation Army
Army
Adj. T. Fischer
M Rust
Méany
Western Australia
Vncim
Rust
Council to raise rates for fresh property reassessment
Dr Woollacuty said the council would hit hard with higher rates but spend much on a fresh assessment. The clerk cited last year’s £90 quote for two reassessments. Dr Carpenter noted true town property values could avoid rate increases. the motion passed.
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Woollacuty
Carpenter
Sister Mader Heads for Pt Lincoln Holiday
Sister u P Mader of Port Lincoln is spending a fortnight in Burra on holiday. Before moving to Pt Lincoln she lived in Burra.
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U. P. Mader
Port Lincoln
Burra
Pt Lincoln
Mader
Burra Rifle Range To Issue Rifles Soon
Burra Rifle Club holds general meeting at the Burra Show Office on Friday night to discuss rifle issue and a forthcoming shooting program. The inspector found the range in good condition apart from minor faults to be fixed soon.
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Burra Rifle Range
Burra
Obituary of Mr David Dearlove
Mr David Dearlove died at Terowie Hospital on February 5 at age 72. Born at Burra he lived his life in the district, cycling in sports meetings and playing for Ketchowla Cricket Club. He carted wool to Burra then Terowie for over four decades and loved horses and early motor travel. He was a bachelor and never visited Atcinide.
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David Dearlove
Terowie
William Dearlove
Ketchowla Station
Burra
Ketchowla
An Old Hallett Pioneer Passes
Mr Chas McDonald, Hallett’s oldest pioneer, died recently. Born December 2 1864 at McViddys Flat, he came to Hallett as a child and lived there 80 years. A respected farmer and Methodist, he helped many and leaves four sons and three daughters and his widow.
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Chas, McDonald
Hallett
Mt Bryan Station
Scotland
Mc Viddy
Mr McDonald
Methodist Church
Air Force Association Burt Branch Meeting Notice
The Burt Branch annual general meeting will be held in Pearce's Buildings on Tuesday night. All ex AAAP personnel are urged to attend. The branch has 50 members with secretary R Late noting a year of important work and social events, including helping members find jobs.
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Burt
Pearce
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