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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1931
Page
4
A garbled report notes the mag elect of the Sete in Terowie faced a gold backed group and a visit by adjudicator Sr Allen. The summary reflects unclear wording but indicates a scheduled Sintare occasion and involvement of Terowie men.
Hallett Golf Club fixtures feature E Sullivan defeating RB Belge 5 and 2, A Pearce over Egemienedeaen 6 and 4, and Mra Prior beating Miss Quasine Band 2. Other scores include Miss Walsh over Mire Kimber and Farrelly Haete with 29, leaving several contenders for the next round.
The teams Soncvins 5 Ball Rowie and South Booberowie or Spaldini are set for a Saturday clash. Captains include M. Cousins and Ps Cousins with players K. Dewhirst M. Far rally R. Warnes D. Hor gan among others. Officials listed include Max Farrelly and W. Callary plus J. Warnes.
Prom our own correspondent reports a cold wet week with heavy rain. Booborowie in rough conditions, 116 points fallen. a match against Spalding is set for Saturday at 1 o clock at Booborowie oval with selected players listed including Brooks Fairchild K verte, Summers, Gorton and Carmody.
A club notes the first qualifying round of the championship, with players like Haase managing an 18 hole handicap of 112 and others such as Robinson and Pearse posting scores. Indications of a second qualifying round next Saturday are given, with eight advance per match play.
intense enthusiasm marked the Burra Basketball Association session at the Institute with four local men’s teams and newly formed Indies squads delivering entertaining play. Old Golds beat Reds 87 to 82 while Browns edged Old Golds 38 to 36. coal throwers led Old Golds and Orange and Green women’s teams showed pace with Orange winning 20 to 8.
In a letter to the editor, a Burra correspondent argues Britain’s heavy direct taxation harms the economy and Australia’s reliance on England. He urges reform via indirect taxes funding social services and a tariff shift to revive trade and employment, warning against the bottomless-purse politics and urging Empire trade and fiscal reform.
A vivid portrait of a Riviera type, a gigolo who flourishes in luxury hotels and faces the moral gaze of travelers and mistresses. The piece explores motives behind women dancing with him, from jealousy to thrill, and the bitter, sweating labor behind a glamorous life.
A Burra rifle club reports a practice at 200 and 300 yards with mild weather, noting open sights and successful 10 shot trials among Light Horse members. A forthcoming meeting at Feoree's Buildings next Saturday at 7 30 pm will discuss bylaws, militia measures, club organization, and coaching, plus trophy presentations and proposed fee changes.
The article outlines organizing a Burra Club team of 20 to compete in the Covetey Championship, with hopes of success, and suggests inviting other teams for the Limbless Soldiers Match to boost fixtures and fundraising. It also notes keeping a life membership and trophies record, and that the committee will set next year’s programme, inviting supporters to offer assistance or trophies.
A reader list of long delayed endorsements for Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. Mrs Wlaffos recalls severe backache with moving pain and fatigue, claiming complete cure after a course of pills two years ago. Ten years later Mrs Kleifine repeats faith, saying she was cured twelve years ago and remains well, praising the medicine's lasting impact.
Painter and supplies handled by order. Includes paints oils bolts lime cement bricks tanks and other materials. Estimates provided for all building classes.
Letter writer defends the Voluntary Wheat Pool against Merchant Association critics, arguing the pool yields higher average prices for growers. Cites gains in weight, open market losses, and freight factors in favor of pooling while challenging Horner and Bowden’s figures amid questions of balance sheet accuracy and misrepresentation.
Fragmentary text shows debate over Pool management and the 1923/24 balance sheet. Questions address capital value of sheds, depreciation, commissions paid, agency fees, and administrative costs. The extract signals distrust of Pool leadership and concerns about funds and payouts to farmers and country gents amid disputes over a new contract.
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