Tasmania Holiday Journal From Burra Niece Tour
A letter to Mrs Chas. J. Pearce recounts Miss Gert. Jordan’s Xmas Tasmanian tour with 32 companions. The itinerary covers St Marys, St Helens, Derby, Branxholm, Scottsdale, Launceston, Deloraine, Great Lake, Devonport and Hobart district sights, including a cheese factory, Weldborough Pass, Myrtle Forest, a gorge and the Royal patronage table at the Grand Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. J. Pearce
Gert
Jordan
Tasmania
Sydney
Melbourne
St. Mary's
St. Mary’s Pass
Seamander
St. Helen’s
Hay View
Weldborough Pass
Derby
Branxholm
Scottsdale
Les
Launceston
Tooles
John Farr
Deloraine
Great Lake
Hobart
Devonport
Grand Hotel
Abe
Duke of Gloucester
Hallett Croquet Club visitors tour Tasmania in January
Abie Croquet Club members from Hallett visited Aberdeen on January 14 and enjoyed garden features. results of several matches are listed. The diary covers seaside travels from Stanley to Burnie then Latrobe, Launceston, Hobart, and Mt Wellington excursions, with notes on trains, scenery, and a swift flight to Melbourne before returning to Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallett Croquet Club
Aberdeen
Verming
E. C. Bell
J.C. Sara
Me R. Feirchild
Stanley
the Nut
Burnie
Devonport
Latrobe
Launceston
Hobart
Parattal
Mt. Wellington
Port Arthur
Cominet Settlement
National Park
Sydney
Norfolk
Derwent
Mt. Nelean
Ridge Way
Cascade Brewery
Jones
Will Howard
Melbourne
Aerodrome
Hort
Shell
Essendon Aerodrome
Resehés Mascot
Adelaide
His Bride in Every Port
An American Navy lieutenant boasted of a bride in every port, but the same wife accompanied him along the coast wherever the vessel called. They met at each quay as the ship tied up, presenting a tale of wandering love with a single spouse shared across miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Quey
Barra Racing Club to be Formed into a Private Limited Company
At a well attended Barra Racing Club meeting on Wednesday afternoon the decision was made to form the club as a Private Limited Company. The secretary reported on reformation since 1926, the 160 grant from the Betting Control Board, and the day’s satisfactory racing with prize money paid. The plan includes transferring assets to the new company, issuing shares at 10s, no dividends, annual general meeting with nine directors, and a membership fee of £1 10s. life and ordinary memberships to be created, with forfeiture on nonpayment. The existing club committee would retire as new directors are elected, and the office would be at the secretary’s. The motion to sign an asset-liability transfer agreement and adopt the memorandum and articles of association was carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barra Racing Club
P. Clark
Michael Gebhardt
A. L. Bence
Bf Loiman
M. W. Bednall
Bednall
Burra
Barry
Stewarts
A. L. Renee
Con Stravel
A. Lowman
The
Burra Basing Club
Sy Coverdal
Burra Town Council approves loan and repairs
At the Burra Town Council meeting Crs Worth Dow Higes Kellaway and Clerk attended. Kellaway elected Chairman in mayor's absence. Tenders called for Mine Bridge works and accepted from Cockshells. Council decides to borrow 2400 from Savings Bank under subsidy scheme. Rates refund of 18 18 0 approved. Overseer's report adopted. Public health board seat supported. Next meeting set for February 8 after holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra Town
Crs. Worth, Dow, Higes
Kellaway
Clerk
Highways Department
Mine Bridge
Fire Brigades’ Board
Savings Bank
Norwich Union Insurance Co
Gr Worth
Corporation of
Burra
Savings Bank of
S.A
Cr Dow
de Worth
Miss A. Ward
Messrs B, J
A. Cockshell
Gr. Worth
Worth
Board of Health
F.C. Lloyd
Central Board of Health
A Cake That Will Keep
A recipe describes a long keeping cake using butter sugar eggs flour suitanas seeded raisins dates candied peel nutmeg mixed spices brandy essence hot milk and soda with molasses and caramel. Mix well then bake in a very hot oven for five to six hours before lowering heat.
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Walker & Sons
Murton
Jeffery & Byrne
W. G. Terry
Kooringa
Forgan
R. Forgan Ltd
Malvern
Burrs Lesis South Australis
Nooels
Thomson
Abie Croquet
Burra Town Council
International Harvester
McCormick-Deering
Nelson Hann
H. J. B. Jennison
Pederson & Son
Marshall
the Quality Shoe Store
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