Miss Gertrude Pearce Obituary in Burra
Miss Gertrude Pearce died in Adelaide at 74 after a life of service in Burra and district She was born in Burra North became church organist for 63 years and aided war effort Then lived with sisters in Adelaide funeral held at Burra cemetery with local bearers and directors listed
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Gertrude Pearce
Adelaise
Weel
Miss Pearce
Burra North
John Pearoe
Burra
A. Dearlove
Ketehowla
Adelaide
Bealth
Vurine
John Pearce
Alice
Trix Pearce
Gert. Pearce
Buera Cemetery
Rev. Darman
8 Sykes
A. Bown
A. B. Riggs
A. L. Kellock
C. J. Pearce & Son
Une
Rehearsal Chaos as violinist Misses Several Sessions
The conductor vented frustration at a sparse rehearsal crowd. He thanked the first violin for attending every session, while the violinist grimly admitted he did little, joking about not showing up for the concert.
Burra Market Sale Sees Large Yarding Despite Truck Shortage
Elder Smith & Co Limited report at Burra Market a yarding of 3,315 sheep with 2,992 sold. Rail trucks unavailable slowed attendance though strong show from Eudunda Kapunda Saddleworth aided a firm clearance. Main sales include 383 wethers 2 2 and 2 years at 58/1, 156 wethers 2 21 and 2 years at 00/1, 179 wethers 2 24 and 3 years at 56/1, 221 wethers 1 and 1 years at SS/E, 110 wether lambs at 43/10, 201 wethers 2 24 and 3 years at 48/4, 155 ewes 1 and 2 years at 54/10, 79 wethers mixed ages late shorn at 42/3, 84 wethers 1 year at 42/1, 185 ewes 24 years at 54/1, 84 mixed sex lambs late shorn at 33/10, 54 ewes 1 year at 42/7, 26 fat lambs at 5/4, 41 fat wethers at 66/7, 44 ewes Minlet bees ptestiorm 2/4, 102 wethers 1 and 1 4 years late shorn at 45/10, 200 ewes fm at 90/7, 127 wethers 1 and 11 years late shorn at 49/10. Burra Market next sale set for 18 February 1949.
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Burra
Elder, Smith 4.Co
Owle
Eudunda
Kapunda
Saddleworth
Elder, Smith & Co., Limited
Canned Meat Gifts For Britain
The Graziers' Federal Council of Australia warns about complaints on canned meats sent to Britain in food parcels. It says export standard meats must meet strict overseas specs to avoid harming Australia’s reputation. Local market cans often differ, containing mostly vegetables and cereals with little meat, risking British needs.
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Federal Council of Australia
United
Wdom
Australis
Donor guidance on selecting meat packs amid quality concerns
The text discusses choosing meat rich packs for donors based on trial, citing Sydney Morning Herald criticisms of poor quality canned meats. A letter from Mrs Alfred Edwards to a House of Commons member notes bacon is uneaten, very fatty, and includes much paper, while dried fruits praised as war relief.
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Sydney
Alfred Edwards
House of Commons
Burra Burras Edge In Calm Day Of Cricket
Burra Cricket Association match sees Ron Pascoe and Don Allen open for Colts with a 62 partnership. Allen out for 41, Pome hits 87, Colin Hagin 14 year old shines on defense. Broad takes three wickets as Burrs bowled to 212 for seven declared. play resumes February south with Burrs aiming to reverse form.
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Burra
Ron Pascoe
Don Allen
Alle
Pome
John Dighton
Colin Hagin
Bur Broad
Burrs
Mvel Suc
Golts
Clossef
Burrw’s
Soores
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MID North Car & Tractor CO
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J. Dighton
E.R. Davey
W. H. Holman
B. L. Broad
B. V. Muldoon
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K.d Murphy
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Koonoona
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Radford
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Katy
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Rolx
McBride
Edwards
Phillips
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Fiettenings
C Reed
Riges
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Burra Cricket Association
Collis
R Pastor
Dighton
Broad
D. Allen
Muldoon
Hogan
Pisher
Davey
M. Barons
D. Priest
Holman
Davies
R. Priest
C Shakeshaft
Brown
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B.S.A
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Breville
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