Bumper Wheat Harvest Report From Local District
The district reports a record wheat harvest with fields yielding exceptionally high, some growers packing 17 bags per acre and stacks totaling around 12 000 bags at Mt Bryan and Burra. Wheat values rise to 16/8 per bushel, with deductions for bags freight and handling. payments of about 11 per bushel expected around 1 March.
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Brendon Hogan
Pene Leighton
Mth
Bryan
Bryan,in About the Year 1918, Ode Would Not Have Thought It Possible Tordover
Burra
Mt. Bryan
Dribs
Draby
Germ Visor protects babies from illnesses at home
A description outlines a device called Germ Visor placed over a bassinet to block coughs and sneezes. An American obstetrician claims nine percent of newborn respiratory illnesses are linked to airborne transmission, noting the device fits over a bed and conceals a week’s supply of drink.
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America
Burra Town Hall Work Ordered After Inspection
Council members inspected the Town Hall woodwork and found it in very bad condition. Dr White and Cr Pritchard supported drawing up specifications and calling two star tenders for painting before winter to avoid greater costs. The Burra Progress Association suggested removing the flowering from the hall façade.
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Town Hall
White
Pritchard
Burra
Burra Progress Association
Foxes Seen In Town Area Bother Farm One Thursday Morning
Two full grown foxes were spotted in the Burra Creek bed behind the Burra Motor Co. Residents wonder if they have caused poultry losses as a fox attacks a kitten and local rabbit traps suffer heavy losses with foxes taking a large number of rabbits nightly.
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Burra Creek
Burra Motor Co
World & Fox
Swearing In Ceremony Tickets Discussed at Burrai Town Council
A council letter from the Governor outlines two seats for Fach District Council and Corporation at the swearing in of Sir Robert Aldingham George as Governor of South Australia. The event, at Adelaide Town Hall, has no set time yet. Cr Pritchard moved to receive the offer. Cr Baulderstone seconded. Cr Pritchard nominated Mayor Mr W Carpenter and Dr Young to attend.
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Burrai
Fach
Counsil
Air
Robert Aldingham George
ABC
South Australia
Adelaide
Cr Pritchard
Otter
Cr Baulderstone
Mr. W. Carpenter
Dr Young
Chapel Street Elms Discussed By Council
Council discussed nuisance from suckers on Chapel Street Elms harming Madway footpath and nearby properties. Dr Young moved to seek information from the Department of Agriculture and Woods and Forests on the most economical method to address the nuisance. motion carried.
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Young
Department of Agriculture and Woods and Forest Department
Pritchard
Burra Responds To Basic Wage Drop
Burra business men and workers voiced mixed reactions to a 4d wage cut. Employers showed restraint, saying workers would keep current wages for now, though costs could force adjustments if wages fall further. Observers expect similar attitudes in other small towns and note broader tax and commodity price implications.
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Burra
Ehiptoyes
Burra Town Council Urged To Bulkwise Electricity Supply
Town discusses bulk electricity from Waterfall to Burra through a Trust or Council plan. Citizens seek cheaper power for households and businesses, with the council facing debt for possible local transmission lines and a 70 000 pound borrowing to cover costs and maintenance.
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Iittie Places
Mintaro
Thermanent
Waterloo
Bar
Councl
Burra
Trust
Connell
Surra
Counell
Arlees
Byrne
Caravan Park project moves forward with materials order
Town Council discussed the Caravan Park scheme and authorized the Town Clerk to order required materials. Four tons of cement are needed for floors and rooms but cement is scarce, delaying work. Pritchard offers to supply a truck for gravel transport and several men to assist loading. Government subsidy on a grant basis may follow once plans are approved.
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Tb Wag
Baulderstone
Whitz
Pritchard
Ori
Eral
Government Tourist Bureau
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Clonry
Emile
Mudigeu
Sr Atdne
Garags
S.A
B.A
Barrot
Wife
Aman
Hough
George Melton
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