VDC Dance Proves Most Enjoyable Night Event
The VDC held a dance with heavy rain on Wednesday night but strong turnout and lively music kept spirits high. Star-Sta Grant organized the hospitality with a courteous supper, while Darrel Field's Orchestra and guest performers provided engaging entertainment. Local officers and visitors attended, flowers were arranged for table decor, and waitstaff ensured smooth service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Darrel Field
Field
F. Foster
Carmody
Pield
Aberg
Omhess
K. R. Nettle
P. A. Tod
Gaited
Wol S.A’ Kennedy
and. Gant
Eric Murray
Seed
Allan
RH. Garrard
J. Butler
Goantry Women’s Association Barra Branch Hop Highlights
The Country Women’s Association Barra Branch held a small event on Friday with officers Mesdames Kellock Pesree Sandland and Jeffery, assisted by Hawkes Finch Rogers and others. They thank members and friends for pills and help in making the afternoon such a success, noting the takings.
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Barra
Goantry Women’s Association
Mesdames AL. Kellock
J. E Pesree
W. H. ‘Sandland
J Jeffery
Mise
Rogers
Mesdames G Hawkes
Finch
Military Wedding at St Mary's Burra
Hooper Schuyler wedding links 1381 mbrnim service abroad and in New Orleans. Bride Dorothy Loraine Schuyler, groom Leonard C. Lewis Hooper, elder son of Hallett Hooper, tied at St Marys Burra with Padre M P Cowie officiating. After ceremony luncheon at the Evans Hotel, couple depart for honeymoon, details of attire and attendees noted.
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Hooper—Schuyler
Howard Lewis Hooper
New ‘Oaines
Dorothy Loraine
M.P. Cowie
J. Weile
Ners. Schuyler
Evarines Hotel
EC. Redgman
Bride
J.R. Clerk
Groain
Burra Observation Post Schedule Fragment
A fragmented Burra Observation Post entry lists multiple watch shifts with times from 11 pm to 7 am across dates in February, mentioning observers such as Pearce, J. Paste, Samy Rangers, M Merten, A Bown, FE Hopkins, Sykes, Terry, Byrne, and White. The text is garbled but indicates a rotating roster and early morning hours.
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Stoureday
Ockendens IL Ta Pa
M Merten
Pan. A. Bown
FE Hopkins
Sykes
Suturdsy
D. Terry
P. Byrne
White
Burra Bowling Club Tournament Opens Beset by Weather
Burra Bowling Club launches its annual rink tournament amid uncertain forecast. Players from local clubs expected to compete, with organizers urging early entry and noting safety considerations for chilly conditions.
Burra Town Council considers ballast quarry and rent issues
Local council debated reopening the Burra ballast quarry but noted small current usage and potential future needs. It approved tree guards for safety after damage, discussed rent for the council chamber, and thanked supporters amid a recent personal loss. Donations and parcels were reviewed as part of ongoing cost and supply concerns.
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AL McBride
Burra Ballist
Burra
Vesta Battery Co
Lewis
Port Adelaide
Brigade Board
O. P. Thana
Harvey
Thaxman
Fishler
Wooltz
New Gaines
Jug
Cr. Kellaway
Institute Committee
Cr. Hinrvey
Comcata Si
Tnc
Baucel Wan Notential
Counell
Watc
Bevan
RG. Mayfield
Kellaway
Jasr
Aden
Fellows’ Hall
Merbide
Cr. Marston
Hearing Your Voice Among Australian Message to BBC
Anders, an RAAF officer, sent a heartfelt reply to the BBC Anwies Call program. Stewart, a young Australian who curates these Anzax broadcasts, granted permission for printing as the messages move listeners. The letters express deep emotion as service members overseas feel connected through the voice on the air.
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Anders
BBC
Anwies
RAAF
Hlh
Stewart
Weather Freshens Water Supply After Rain Deluge
The district reports a cool spell with recent rain easing water shortages. Stock tanks and dams filled. pastoral areas benefited as rainfall ended a long drought. Domestic water supplies look ample for the coming summer, with tanks and dams now carrying fuller stores.
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Baretta
W. A. Riggs
Stocm
Ivan East
Mallett
Unknown callers prompt fear and family death fear
A fragmentary note recounts unidentified voices contacting the writer who rang ALO in fear, suggesting a death if TD were missed. The speaker recalls hearing the distress at 1030 a.m. while in a room in front of a fireplace, and mentions TB at a birthday celebration with a present.
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Alo
Parachute unit story sparks disbelief abroad
A travelworn tale from Spain circulating in Europe claims an Italian airfield hosted a parachutist being pushed out of a troop carrier along with twenty infantrymen without parachutes. The Spaniard reportedly pressed for clarity and was told the twenty infantrymen were to push the parachutist out.
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BBC European
Spain
Continent
Longtime district pianist laid to rest after community service
A beloved district figure, a longtime pianist and Sunday School helper, died after a period of illness. Born in Tamestown on December 20, 18xx, she resided in Buckland Fills and later in Sere. Funeral services were held at St Barra with Rev J Bert lett officiating and interment at a local cemetery amid a large turnout from the community.
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Lange
Tamestown
Georeetown
Puirchiid
Ayers
Barra
H.R. Earle
Ray Lloyd
Bob White
Mess C
Mt Bryan FFCF Meeting Minutes and Sock Order
Mt Bryan FFCF held a February meeting presided by Mrs. Eric Murray with attendees Gatling Pettit Nourse Cyril Murray Quinn Bowden Clarke and others. Official directions for knitting socks from sports wool were read, requiring a uniform length of twelve inches. proposals to appoint Mrs. Michael Gebhard and Mrs. McDonald as agents for Peanya Plane stamps were seconded by Mrs. Jeties and carried, noting counts for various members.
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Cup
Eric Murray
Nourse
Cyril Murray
Dohn Quinn
Bowden
Clarke
Nequest
Michael Gebhard
McDonald
Jeties
Coline
Hes ‘Hawker
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St. Mary's Burra
Pearce
Sara & CO
Burra Bowling Club
Burra Town Council
Bosboordie Ffcf
Anbaus
Ted Baulderstone
Fruit Palace
Sar
Bom
Mer Ream
Kean
Amy Meters
Lend
Thomas Reilly
Simes Relly
Mt. Bryan
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