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Burra Record

Location

Burra, South Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 28, 1947

Page

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Fragmented 19th Century Catalog of Plays and Personal Names

A dense OCR fragment lists numerous likely play titles, author names, and persons connected to a theater or book catalog. The text appears as a jumbled sequence of titles such as Murder Most Foul and The Piping Times, with many proper names like J. Furnel and M. Brad, interspersed with scattered phrases and unclear attributions.

Altom Presentasion Wemover Iver Unicom Buelett J. Furnel Lonesome River Range Ol Seuemberey J. Lene Gwries Antrock J. B. Per Sternie Quarion & Pulpatts Pies i Mackinnay Trengul Ia Kase Scourge W. Marla Biory O M. Sharper Te Reluctant Nyaadi HE Strange Berton Bitale N. Tranters Velentine D. Whipple Te Adams G. Ast F. Baldwin Apnabal Mary Vyersna H. Beseb M. Brad M. Burchell P Carral Bunshine BM. Clay J. Gale Pesthera Tony M.cumberland A. Dick Gun Quick D.O Denver Dacey'Hamilton G. Yolmen J. Howandr Barestand Seton Berpeni Bester MinoTiska Golter Buieme M Sacs

Burra Council meeting discusses drainage and grants

The Burra council debated repairing drains and rainwater handling at homes, and considered a £100 grant from the Highways and Local Government Department for main roads. A motion to receive and table a letter from Reed Lee and the local association was carried, with other items on the agenda deferred.

Stone Rotans Reed Lee Tne H. J. B. Jennivon Nuraes Penlyon Ini Sn de Emioes Gr Ranieal Matt Hien ‘Association Pere SRO Tt Oonabusse Burrageen Lee Highways and Local Government Department Council Ares Mid Angaston Oon MIT Radford Burra Gr. Carpenter Dolimen

The Forgotten Army Burma Timelight Crosses to Italy

In a BBC Overseas Service dispatch Berard Fengueon recalls the Burma campaign and the shift of focus to Italy. He notes the heavy shelling and the burdens carried by Italian civilians seen as heavier than those in Burma.

Burma Italy BBC Berard Fengueon

World Shearing Contest Prompts Global Wool Interest

The article recalls a world shearing contest involving figures like H. Dunbabin and Jack Howe, noting records set in Australia and comparisons with New Zealand and Britain. It discusses promoting an international contest and the role of the World Wool Secretariat and international boards.

H. Dunbabin Ofube Ausieaan Beadon Mae Dababin Parmer Brockbreeder Brittram Journal Aye Jick Brookfeld Weer Ham den Munday Western Australia Shore & Dead Allee Downs Queensland Jack Howe Nat Percy Melmood New Zealand Howe Britain Nth South America Patagonia South Africa Woo Secretariat Tiemalar Secretariet At Woot

Town Council Honors Late Members at Meeting

At a recent meeting the Town Council expressed appreciation for the late Mr Klaftun and Mrs Kinsfus for their years of service. They reviewed Mrs Kinsfus' contributions and noted their sadness at her death. A letter of appreciation will be sent.

E. Wohling Klaftun Kinsfus Lee

Local Council Discusses Petrol Supplies at Corner Meeting

At a chapel street corner meeting Carpenter proposed halting small consignments and moving to bulk petrol supplies. Woollecott and Reed argued bulk orders would save about sixpence per gallon. The council carried the motion after reading the accounts.

Chapel St Commercial St Woollecott Reed Connell Carpenter

Mt Bryan Hall Votes for Electric Light Plant

A Mt Bryan Hall meeting discussed replacing gas lighting with an electric plant. Residents pledged support and plans to raise funds by house-to-house calls led by collector T Bethwith. Harvest yields in the district vary widely from one to ten bags per acre, with paddocks showing strong potential.

Mt. Bryan Bes Chix Thay Osu T. Bethwith Jis Deen Mhia

How British Listeners Hear the Test Match Commentaries

A historical note describes British radio listeners receiving Australian test match broadcasts via shortwave. It explains the relay network from Mountbatten’s SEAC station to Ceylon and jungle receiving setups, detailing crews, equipment, and the path to BEAC transmitters and TalaBeld receiving stations.

Radio SEAC Lord Mountbatten Dungles South East Ala Command Trondest Australian Broadcasting Commission Mooh Ericet Mateh Ceylon

Fisherman Amun Finds Joy in Late Life Angling

An elderly angler named Amun embraces fishing with renewed zeal and persistence. Neighbors remain skeptical yet curious as he weighs each catch and shares his triumphs, gaining admiration for his unusual dedication.

Beggar confronts passerby at village door

A disoriented beggar knocks at a village door and, in a muddled exchange, claims he did not eat yesterday and questions whether he will eat tomorrow as the moment unfolds.

Burra Town Ball Auction Sees Few Bids and High Stated Prices

Large crowd attends the Burra Town Ball auction but only a few lots sold. Leighton 732 acres brought £31 10s per acre to Mr Fyte, and 392 acres on the Main Adelaide Road to Mr J Oates at £10 per acre. Tin property offered by Goldsbrough Mort & Co and the Wichards estate saw no bids.

Wier, Smits & Co Mesure Goldsbrough, & Co Burra Sider Smith & Co Behuty Geo Adelaide J. Oates Mess Goldbrough Mort Ée Co Teubella Halla Wichards Hallett Caine

Burra Benevolent Society Meeting Notes Include Donations

Fragmentary record shows Burra Benevolent Society and Redruth Methodist Obsid. Church Club meeting references with amounts like £1 and £28/11/0. Names such as Mr James Lomman appear in the scattered text.

Local Health Board Considers Acting Health Officer Appointment

At a Tepent meeting the Local Board of Health noted Dr Heddle wrote that in a recent survey Dr Breyen from Barry had been appointed Acting Health Officer but remained unclear. The board discussed private premises and water drainage into streets, and Becon Factory proprietor was contacted on the matter.

Heddle Breyen Fom Barry Becon Cr Baulderstone Bridge

Intermediate Examinations Results from Burra High School

The Burra High School announces successful passes in the intermediate examinations. Names include Bevan-Matio for Physics and Geography credits, Anderson-Brikihy in Physics History Geography and Woodwork, Williams in Engineering Physics History Geography, Bacshe-Enelich Maths Physics History Geography Woodwork, Robin Samuels Physics History Geography Woodwork, Valerie Fordett English Arithmetic Geography, and D R Field English.

Burra High Bencon Bevan Cheratetey. Nason Boole Allen Physics Arthur Anderson Brikihy George Williams Engiusi Rex Bacse Enelieh

Burra Dressmaking Exams Report Passes and Reopening

Dressmaking examination results list students Olive M. Aubl and Kethleet J. Butler as passers Avis P. Wruce and Mavix L. Reed also mentioned. The Burra Branch of the Gaw ler Technical School for Dressmaking will reopen on 13 February.

Burra Olive M. Aubl Kethleet J. Butler Avis P. Wruce Mavix L. Reed Gawler Technical Echool

Car Overturns Three Times In Narrow Crossing Accident

A sedan driven by Mr Rom Berriman with Mr Buck Oly as a passenger overturned after a front tyre blew out. The car turned over three times but both occupants escaped injury beyond shock and minor abrasions.

Education Queues Up New Schools and Committees

Fragmented OCR note discusses resources for education, schools and committees, hints at tearing down outdated structures, replacing them with new facilities and planning. Mentions Audition HL Newson as a reader or speaker in the context.

Newson

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Burra, Institute The Forgotten Tuxary Ina Peewee Valeey J. O. del Nton Farrell the Fisherman's Amun Nates Burra Benevolent Society Local Board of Health Davies Motor Co B. C. Davies L. Pearce Booborowie West End Burra Hotel
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