This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 3 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1948
Page
8
A letter to the editor defends council efforts to improve Paxton Square. The writer denies plans to force residents, mostly women and children, from cramped housing. The council seeks better drainage floors and lavatories to promote healthier living conditions amid local opposition.
On Tuesday December 16 the function moved outdoors to protect children. Despite inconvenience the programme impressed with children's items and classes. Mother Christmas arrived to delight the gathering as gifts were distributed to over 90 children. Net profits exceeded £17.
A letter from a Beml Slum Square resident laments nightly effluvia and rubbish in the creek used by local families. They urge deep drainage, lawns, and seating to create a Garden City of the North and a safe bathing area for children.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.