An Interesting Meeting At Mrs Murray's Home
A December meeting at Mrs Erle Murray’s home featured a warm welcome from Mrs Hawker after the creed. Members and visitors enjoyed cookery books displays, hair demonstrations by Mrs J Hooper and models, and a hair weaving lesson by Mrs Gien Pinch. The gathering concluded with a carol for Mrs Murray and a festive roll call, bonbons, and cake as guests toured Petherton.
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Erle Murray
Murray
White House
Hawker
Mesdames Tucker
Jefferies
A. L. Collins
Maxted
Wood
Gw.a
J. Hooper
Mes James
Moore
Jeffery
Hooper
Gien Pinch
Mrs Murray
Richards
Miss Lewis
Catly Her
Phillips
Petherton
Hallett RSL Christmas Tree Event Report
About 90 members wives and families gathered at the Hallett Institute Hall for the Sub Branch Christmas Tree for the members children. The Wee was a decorated display with presents and sweets as Father Christmas arrived amid carols and colored lighting. Children received gifts and a tasty supper followed by thanks from the Sub Branch President and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fallett Institute
Father Christmas
M Murray
Owe Smyth
F. McRae
Vote of thanks to Mrs Fine and Mrs Hooper
A vote of thanks was prepared by Mrs Jeffery and seconded by Miss Quinn for her kindness and graciousness. Visitors then departed.
Progressive Threes Bowls Tournament On Monday
A bowls event held on Monday January 3 featured a progressive threes format. E Ockenden’s rink led by Ockenden H Pederick and G Heinrich won all six matches to top the standings. Bown J Davey and H Riggs were close behind with five wins. Others posted mixed results across the eight teams, including Nethway Sykes Finch A Riggs Kellaway and A A Davey with varying win and draw counts.
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Ε. Ockenden
Ockenden
H. Pederick
G. Heinrich
Bown
J. Davey
H. Riggs
Ave
Nethway
Sykeswo
Hallett Rifle Club Trophy Result January 8
Hallett Rifle Club announced the trophy shoot held January 8 with scores tallied over 300 yards. Details show top marksmen, scoring breakdowns, and club standings.
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Hallett Rifle Club
Burra Redruth Methodist Circuit Quarterly Meeting Minutes
The January Quarterly Meeting of the Burra Redruth Methodist Circuit met at Wi pin in the Vestry with Rev Pitman leading prayers. Minutes, apologies, correspondence, and financial statements were reviewed. circuit membership listed for Redruth 103 Irontmne 35 Hanson 1. The Hex quarter church anniversary date was granted for Tronmine. Reports from Sunday Schools and Young People Movements noted progress despite some decline. Circuit Stewards Mr J B Gare and Mr Campbell inducted. Rep to Conference Mr W H Lloyd with substitute Mr Bumphrys. Synod briefed by Mr I Thomas. Rev Pitman spoke on the Evangelistic Crusade in Australia. Discussion on religious films proposed screening by Mr Hugh Barnard on February 13 at Redruth Church. Sympathy sent to Mr W Gare and family. Next meeting set for April 2 at Hanson. Miss M Rogers hosted supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wipin
Pitman
J. B. Gare
Redruth
Irontmne
Hanson
Thomas
Tronmine
W. H Lloyd
Bumphrys
1. Thomas
Auzia~ la
Hugh Barnard
Printed and Published by Frank Teare Marston
The Burra Record lists Frank Teare Marston as the printer publisher with the paper produced at Commercial Street in the town.
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Frank Teare Marston
Burra
Burra Market Report Shows Strong Sale Of Sheep
Goldsbrough Mort and Co Limited held its usual Burra Market with 2082 sheep yarded and sold to a large attendance. Wethers and ewe lambs commanded brisk bidding with values above lute rates. totals include 74-2 and 4 tooth fat wethers, 56/1. 47 fat wethers, 44/10. 37 wether lambs 41/1. 125 ewe lambs 45/1. 409-1 and 2 year wethers 38/1. 397 wether weaners 29/10. and sundries. Next Burra Market planned for February 4, 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsbrough, Mort & Go. Ltd
Goldsbrough, Mort & Co. Limited
Burra
Booborowie Ladies Club Social Afternoon Report
The Booborowie Ladies Club held a social afternoon at the Booborowie Hall on December 9. Musical items by Mrs Catt Miss Betty Dewhirst Miss Viola Beinke and Miss Jean Farrelly delighted attendees. a competition by Mr Catt was won by Mrs Hawker. Trading Table run by Mesdames Smattacombe and L Pearce. afternoon tea included a brief business discussion. The next meeting is set for February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booborcowie
Mre Catt
Betty Dewhirst
Viola Beinke
Jean Farrelly
New Year Ball for Burra Hospital Raises £65
The Burra Branch of the Red Cross organized the New Year Eve Topsy Turk Ball to aid Burra Hospital. The event was successful and raised £65 for the hospital. A detailed report of proceedings will appear in the next issue.
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Burra
The
Red Cross
Burra Hospital
Obituary of Patrick Dower of Burra
Patrick Dower a well known town figure died suddenly on December 27 born in Manchester on March 13 1876. He moved to Australia in 1876 settling in Burra where he lived all his life. He worked 12 years as a plumber for C. Williams and later ran a Burra plumbing business for 40 years. He married Emima Groche in 1902 who died in 1918. they had three children Kevin Dower Lucy and Vincent. Funeral service at Burra Cemetery on December 28 with Requiem Mass by Father Kevin De M. Fl Toal. Burial by J Pearce & Son as directors.
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Manchester
England
Australia
Burra
Dawep
Bura
Tate
C. Williams
Burrra
Emima Groche
Kevin Dower
Glen “Gsmanse
Lucy
Cigmnalite Monas
Tery
Glen Sedionde
Vin
Cen
John
Kevin. de M. FL Toal
Messrs
J. Pearce
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Mr. Bryan
C.W.A
Clark
Mys Stoke
Stanley Studios
Mat Street
Clare
Evis
Rene Spaulamle
Phin
R. Kellock
Burra-Redruth
Methodist Circuit
I. B. Gare
Mr Campbell
Rev Pitman
Burra Market Report
Booborowie Ladies’ Club
Leslie Phillips
Univ
Burrs
Riverton
Patrick Dower
Baulderstone's
Larvellous
Inespa
Minespa
Johnny Green
Burra Cold
E. G. Franklin
R- Cumminx
Ring Burra
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