Deed of Gift of a Birthday by Robert Louis Stevenson
The tale recounts how Stevenson offered to swap birthdays with Annie Hyde, later named Luisa, via a legal style deed. Annie Luisa now celebrates the “gifted” birthday each November 13 in New York, continuing the tradition begun over 60 years ago.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Stevenson
Luisa
BBC
Rose Mary
RLS8
Annie Hyde
Annie
New York
The Cross Central to Christian Teaching
The article asserts that Jesus is the substitute bearing humanitys sins and that Gods love and forgiveness flow from the Cross. It emphasizes that divine forgiveness is possible through Christs sacrifice, and argues moral teaching apart from the Cross is empty. It urges readers to reject any opposition to the Cross.
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Apostle Paul
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Christ
God
Gio
Calvary
L aubman and Pank Opticians Ad for Adelaide Store
A readable ad item notes L aubman and Pank Opticians at 62 Gawler Place in Adelaide. The brief spots the shop as an eye care provider with a street address and local presence, consistent with a neighborhood business listing.
Burra Burra Hospital Board Meets January 1947
Burra Burra Hospital Board of Management met at the hospital on Friday January 1 1947 with Meyera E. Finch as chairman and J R Barker and D Keynes present. Apologies were read from C W Gate J M Jacka J A Heinrich and S Kellaway. A £50 cheque from the Burra Red Cross Branch paid for a refrigerator for the Midwifery Wing. The December daily average for the General Hospital was 29 patients and 4 in the Midwifery Wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Management
Meyera E. Finch
J. R. Barker
D. Keynes
Messrs
C. W. Gate
J. M. Jacka
J. A. Heinrich
Motor Cyclist Breaks Ankle at Burra Racecourse
A motor cyclist, Mr Don Watson, sustained a broken ankle while testing a motorcycle on the Burra Racecourse track last Wednesday evening. He was thrown from his machine after losing control on a curve and was transported to Burra Hospital where Dr Heddle confirmed a double fracture.
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Burra Racecourse
Don Watson
Watson
Watosn
Burra Hospital
Heddle
Errors of Life Reflections on Judgment and Perfection
A meditation on measuring others by oneself and seeking uniform opinions. It cautions against demanding perfection in actions, condemning trifles, and judging by outer qualities while ignoring inner character and limitations. The piece urges humility, tolerance, and acceptance of human weaknesses.
Hospital shock sparks round of gossip in letters
By Jove, old boy, I couldn't believe it when I heard you were in hospital. Why, only last night I saw you dalling with a pretty blonde. yes, so did my wife.
Burra Burra District Council Meeting January 1947
District Council of Burra Burra held 6 January 1947 with all councillors present. Minutes from 2 and 18 December 1946 confirmed. Reports cover telephones on public roads, road lettings for cultivation for three years, bushfire forecasts, burnable grass control, railway service extension, property sales due to arrears, metal fire control badge, train reinstatement, labour charge allowances, rotary scoops demonstrations, fire tank requests, association minutes, and port allotment transfer.
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PMA
Hanson
Kooringa
Minister of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Goldsbrough, Mort & Co. Ltd
A. D. Hosie
A. D. McDonald
M.P
Riverton
Burra
M. W. Bednall
From
Adelaide
Terowic
Linke, Noack & Co
Anders & Sons
L. W. Gebhardt & Sons
Hawker
Mid North LG. Association
Baldry
M. Hogan
Burra council plans weed destruction and road closures
Notices announce intention to purchase a flame thrower to destroy Woxidug Weeds near Bon Accord Hotel. Authority approves road plans and water works, adjusts road status to Main Road, and grants permit for water pipes. Council reviews payments and staff tribute to a retiring district clerk.
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W Corporation of
Burra
Bon Accord Hotel
L. ‘Alexander
Kingston
Wilman St
Hdl
Hanson
Commissioner of Civil Defence
Commonwealth
Ancofor
Park
Farrell Flat
P.A. Drew
H. Hanson
A. T. McWatere
Hd. Ayers
D. Callary
Maxwell J. McCormack
Booborowie
3. Hooper
Jack D. Hooper
Hd. Kingston
E. E. Glover
R. H Wride
Boobdro
Kooringa
Joke Exchange About Keys At 2 A.M.
A humorous dialogue has a wife asking if her husband William is at the door at 2 a.m. She offers to throw down a key. He replies that he has a key and jokes to throw down a keyhole instead.
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William
Stanley Studios Mothers Day Portrait Service Ad
An advertisement from Stanley Studios promotes Father portrait delivery for Mothers Day and announces a 48 hour printing service. The copy emphasizes timely orders and professional portrait offerings for households planning gifts.
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Stanley Studios
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Laubman & Pank Opticians
Gawler Place
Orion
BS Jacobs
Arrell Flat
Institute
Burra Burra
Dairymen
Consign
Taylor Bros
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Gawler
Eudunda
Auburn
Tsave
The
Sday
St. Barra
Sented
Read
Jacka
Stockman's Corner
Keynes
Leighton Hall
Warnes
Baldina Creek
Boobcrowle
Stock Road
E. Finch’s
Barker
Baldina
Chain
Wildildie Homestead
Newlcke Creek
Mongolata Road
Finch
East Bungatee Ltd
White Hil Road
Mt. Bryan
A. J. Hill
Hill
Hil
Mae Alm
Hone
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