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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1937
Page
2
The snippet shows a jumble of classifieds including cash column items, amusements, properties for sale, and small ads. It mentions rates, 3 shillings for 26 words, 19th and 26th January notices, film development by Kodak, and items for sale such as wash troughs and a copper stand. The text is fragmented with partial names and misread phrases.
Elder Smith and Co Limited announce a public auction of three properties in Kooringa Burra Market frontages including a 83 foot Chapel Street block with a stone house, a pair of adjoining lots with sheds and fencing, and a 29 by 38 foot shop premises with yards. Cash terms.
A sale on Friday January 15 at 1 45 pm offers 2350 sheep 22 cattle 3 horses plus numerous fat ewes rams and lambs from multiple owners including Mr W F Sandland Rand Horn and Mrs Catherine Ward land at Redrath sections 49 and 50 with 20 perches fronting Tregony Street. Terms by auctioneers prior to sale.
Aberdeen items to be sold at the premises of W on Friday January 32 for convenience of isla. Includes household furniture and effects as detailed in public sale notice.
Mes M M Stott directs the sale of all up to date furniture for a five room dwelling. Included items: Sitting Room Suite, Velvet carpet, card tables, pedestal, flower stand, cane chairs, Dining Room table set, sideboard, marble clock, Staymobile, Fender, writing desk, carpets. Bedroom suites, beds, bedding, carpet, kitchen items, phonograph and records, crockery, cutlery, linoleum, chests, blinds, lamps, and numerous furnishings. Cash terms.
TENDERS will be received up to noon on Monday 28 January 1937 for alteration of curve in road near Mine Bridge. Plans and specifications available at Town Clens Office. No tender guaranteed. An inspector from the Highways Department will meet intending contractors at Mine Bridge on Friday 15 January. J. Davey, Clerk.
Memorial notes mark the death of Af fólt er hi o and Rex on January 12. Messages praise kindness and generosity, noting memories remain treasured by family and friends. Reads like a collage of sentiments inserted by loved ones and friends.
Mr W Geake and Doris of Roor ings Wilfred North Adelaide thank kind friends and relatives for letters telegrams cards and expressions of sympathy on the loss of their mother and sister Ivy during her long illness and great kindness shown to Ivy’s friends.
The Burra Record delivers evening coverage for January 12, 1537 highlighting local affairs, notices, and brief news items. Report emphasizes community updates and archival notes from the period.
The screening on January 16 showcases William Powell and Ginger Rogers in Star of Midnight. Powell stars as a captivating detective and Rogers as a thrilling heart disturber in a suspenseful tale with breathless adventures. The second feature The Aviatorian features Richard Dix and others.
A late 19th century community page reports Seaside Committee discussing whether to hold the annual picnic after high public spending in Centenary year. The group auditions logistics, including train guarantee concerns and potential railway cooperation, with notice of forthcoming Adelaide Test match attendance. Also cited are Leaving Examinations results, with Wrenley Pearce and Nancy Pearce achieving multiple subjects, and Wheat Pool Ltd announcing a second advance payment per bushel for the 1886-87 season, with remittances ongoing.
Miss Rice Molley returns to Koerings from Victoria after visiting relatives. Mrs E Sturm travels Sydney Melbourne and Tasmania, joined by nephew Mester Charles Hopkins. Hobart Governor unveils the foundation stone of the fire gateway marking Sir John Franklin’s 1831 Tasmania landing, with Charlie holding the hat and gloves during the ceremony. Mire Storm and C Tie stay at Finbar Pits St Lyney. Mrs HA Banks travels with Jein and Ken to Glenelg for a holiday.
In this detailed account a glass eye maker outlines the precision art of crafting prosthetic eyes from crystal glass. He describes shaping the iris, pupil, and veined textures with colored tubes, opalescent centers, and fine red gloss veins, using a gas-fired bench and meticulous control to achieve lifelike matching to living eyes.
A British Association of Scientific member suggests that couples about to wed seek Andrea to gies advice amid debates on marriage complexity. The remark notes there is no occasion to die and comments on the gate pasting and amazement surrounding the topic.
Scientists report frogs play a crucial role benefiting humanity through ecological balance and potential medical insights. Researchers highlight frog biodiversity aiding ecosystems and flag ongoing studies exploring compounds useful in medicine and industry.
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