22 Feb 1954
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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1954
Page
1
Market report shows 1432 sheep sold from 1708 yarding with firm values for best young sheep. The next Burra Market is scheduled for Friday March 2 with entries open, as buyers respond to varying bids and new lot types including wethers and lambs.
A muddled report covers Saturdays rifle event at Burra and Darrel Field with wind affecting scores. Capt Tyran presided as staff noted teams from Port Adelaide, with club members aiming for zeroed rifles and a line range selection to determine the squad.
A fragmented OCR snippet discusses a general claim about public defense policy and a debatable stance. It mentions phrases like new views, close to November, and a reference to petitioning or cross policy debate without clear specifics. No concrete names or events can be confirmed from the readable text.
The report notes a chance for two hat tricks in the cricket match. Shandy had a chance at a hat trick in the third over, but faced unlucky moments after W. Kots delivered the first ball.
Burra C W A Branch members met in recess to recite the creed receive minutes and consider donations to Mr Burton for water trees and tree care. A forthcoming jestership school at Spalding and an invitation to an evening event were discussed. Monthly competition winners and a table raffle were announced, with 42/2 yuan raised for the day.
Two District Council of Burra employees, Henderson and Angwin, escaped serious injury when steering failed and the truck veered into a creek four miles north of Hanson on Wednesday afternoon. Both suffered only minor bruises, with damage estimated around 211.
The Rorra RSL holds its annual meeting led by President C Griffen with officer elections and thanks to retiring Sub-Branch members. The report highlights social events, fund drives, Australia Day and Remembrance activities, wartime service support, and community aid, noting improved attendance and finances despite some losses.
Jahn Samuels elder son of Mr and Mrs Samuels receives a metallurgical cadetship amid praise for 32 months of study at the university. He attended St Josephs Burra and Unley School before entering teacher training. The Port Pick works plant, a major lead smeltery, is noted as the world’s largest single unit.
A well attended Welfare Club afternoon event in Booth saw Mesdames Gill and Collins farewelled as they depart for new posts. Mrs Gill, long time club treasurer and community worker, and Mrs Collins, active helper in dances and school activities, were thanked by Mrs Freer and others for their years of service. The gathering featured school children singing and a presentation, with best wishes voiced for their future.
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