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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1948
Page
3
The Central Board of Health will run a statewide health survey with a new Field X-Ray Unit. The Local Board protested Burra’s omission from the itinerary, noting Clare Peterborough Waikerie and smaller towns are listed. A committee and publicity push will be formed to press for Burra’s inclusion.
Barre rifle club members shot the fourteenth stage at 900 and 700 yards in difficult conditions with a new 600 yard small target. Jack Harts led with 38, Pat Hogan 38, Ron Kellock 36, and Darrell Field 37 at 100 yards. scores at 600 yards were weak. Next Saturday no shoot. practice for those visiting 62 Gawler Place Adelaide Port in February.
W Kellaway and W Whiteford collided while attempting a catch in the Burray Keonoona match on Saturday. Whiteford suffered a broken jaw and three teeth knocked out, Kellaway a severe arm gash needing two stitches. Brandon tapped the close in catch as Whiteford and Kellaway pursued it unaware of each other.
Dissatisfaction sweeps Burra as 6A Railways bogs down on Wednesday morning service. Dr Baulderstone notes SAR reply cites manpower shortages while two trains cluster on Monday and Wednesday nights and another pair head to Adel aids on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Council moves to table the correspondence amid concerns over train efficiency and fuel use.
Mon s McMahon Optician offers appointments at 33 King William Street Burra through Mr Coverdale Dispensary. Information lists a Tuesday February 23 date with a price of 95.30 and a contact phone number 32.
The Baby Health Train, now well equipped, serves many areas but misses Mt. Bryan and Burra during its allotted runs. Local board aims to bring the car to Burra Station to relieve Burra Hospital staff, arranging transport from station to town. A separate note recounts a bride’s mistaken return to a hotel door and a guest’s humorous miscommunication.
Sydney Dayns Davis of Mintaro Wadnaminga and Mannahill district, long time Terowie hotelier and postmaster, dies suddenly at Terowie Hospital after illness. Survived by widow and four children Mona Stegall Clare Macdonald Gordon Kathleen Bailey. Funeral at Terowie Cemetery with Rev Phillip of Jamestown.
The bearers listed include Messrs L. Maloney, A. J. Habatiey, B. J. Cockshell, F Hawker, G. Bundey, and MM. Flint, identified as participants in the ceremony.
A farewell social was held Thursday at the Postmaster's residence for Mr and Mrs Jim Brennan and family hosted by the Butte Postal and Lines Staff. Speakers praised Mr Brennan for his promotion to Senior Postal Clerk and his courteous service.
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