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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1943
Page
2
At Burra Market on January 15 an auction by Elder, Smith & Co. will feature 1,250 sheep including 250 Merin lambs and 50 ewes with joined rams. Catalog lists assorted ewes, racks, rams, and well bred stock with bloodlines noted.
Co operative Union wave received instructions from Miss Elizabeth Morgan to auction by auction without reserve the whole of her household furniture and effects. Items include dining room suites dressers washstands dressing tables bed chest of drawers tables chairs rocking chair Edison phonograph and records stove tank wringer wash trough kitchen utensils crockery and glassware mattresses sundries. Terms cash.
Margaret Ann Phelan is named as deceased with the estate of Marzaret Aon Phelan. The executor and trustee company BAGOTS EXECUTOR & TRUSTEE COMPANY UTD is appointed. Case details set for fall notice with address Snell House 170 North Terrdee, Adelatde.
The annual meeting of Bub anniners of the Hallett Institute will be held January 1943 at 238 pm. President's report, balance sheet, and election of officers and committees for 1948. A trustee vacancy to be filled by member Clare RE Statica, Secretary.
Fragmented listing shows January Sunday services with multiple denominations and speakers. Names such as Rev Bi I Bartlett Rev BK Barcett Mr Bunbil and J Martin appear amid timings like 9 pm and 3 pm at Burra Kooringa Methodist Church. The OCR text is garbled but indicates morning and afternoon services across several named individuals and churches.
The notice lists ticket options with prices in currency units. Becket seats and Circle seating show single and family rates with tax additions. Children under 19 have reduced pricing, while front seats have separate rates. The total for several categories is given with a final sum in pence.
Rain fell at Burra on Christmas Day with about 30 paints registered and further falls ranging from 25 to 50 paints penetrating pastoral areas. The weather notes mention rain as needed for water reception and an abundance of feed in the region.
Evening entertainment Saturday presents the new Judy Sayland starrer Bright glimpses of her rising fame as she discusses love scenes and nervousness on set The film ties a mild Irish flavored medley with a detective thriller Sky Murder promising songs reviews and a light box plans at 2nd Street Theatre Burra 47.
A collage of tiny ads shows prices and services from a bygone shop era. Listings mention tonic tablets, medical remedies, tailoring, furniture, auctions, found items, rental notices, and requests for contact across various local businesses and individuals. The readable items hint at British or colonial trade terms and service offerings, with names like Walker & Sons and Johnson’s Baby Powder appearing amid price shorthand.
In loving memory of Harriet who passed away at Burra on January 3. The notice notes the bereaved Sadie and others, with a poignant remembrance from Wrband and Archie.
A tenant extends sincere gratitude to all firefighters who extinguished a blaze on property leased at Nialient. The message honors the responders for their swift actions and service.
Government order fixes maximum resale values for second hand vehicles by age and category. It lists percentages of the new price for vehicles from one to eight years old and notes applicability to various makes, models, and weight classes as of December 1982. The document references maker ratings and vehicle categories in a regulatory framework.
Residents and visitors share Christmas time in Burra and nearby towns. Notices include Mr and Mrs F G Johison holidaying at Carclett Manse, H J Jenison and family with kin, and J R Pearce visiting from Victoria. Local service members Tom Phelan and T P Dearlove on leave, while Destrove at Royal Adelaide Hospital. N C Woodard returns to National Bank of Australasia duties in Burra. Mrs H Parks and Mrs Dale Coles visit from Adelaide, with others staying at the Commercial Hotel and Bourman Hospital inmate news. Strempel of Broken Hill tours Burra seeking copper potential, accompanied by his wife.
Mrs. J C Fitzgerald died December 3 at her daughter Mrs P J Frnne’s Burra residence after a long illness. Born Hill River near Clare she was 73, a former SA Education Department teacher, best known for public service and long tenure as Mayoress with her husband a prominent local figure. Survived by daughter, son-in-law, grandson and granddaughter. Funeral held December 24 at St Joseph's Church Burra with services by Rev Dr Toal.
A funeral service was conducted for a local polo player and World War I veteran of the 3rd Light Horse Regiment. Members of the RSS ATLA and Buffalo Lodge attended, with a representative section of citizens present. Local dignitaries and comrades accompanied the coffin to its resting place, and funeral arrangements were handled by Postee & Son.
The article describes home fruit preservation by sterilising jars and sealing contents while boiling, enabling later use in pies and desserts. It notes sugar is added to improve palatability, with guidance on proportions and optional final sugar addition.
Scotch College Belair, a boys boarding day school, reopens in two adjacent homes near Torrens Park. The new site offers classrooms physics chemistry and agriculture labs plus engineering and carpentry workshops. Admissions begin for boys aged six with term starting February 4 1943 and residence from February 3. Further details from the headmaster W D Paton secretary at Savings Bank Buildings William Street Adelaide.
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