Readership Letter Counsels Against State Lotteries
Clem Christopher Morehead of Burra North argues in a letter to the Editor that state lotteries should not fund hospitals. He cites Royal Commission findings and Queensland experience, urging funding by taxation and highlighting costs, labor shortages, and the dangers of gambling driven revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manelie
Scenttala
Royal Commission
Ainst
Queensland
South Australia
Forbes
Treasury Department
Brisbane
WA. Lotteries Commission
R. J. Rudall
Australia
Clem
Christopher Morehead Strett
Burra North
Hallett Methodist Guild Social Opens with Music and Games
The Methodist Ladies Guild held a successful afternoon in the church supper room on Thursday June 19. President Mrs W Mailer opened with an overture, Mrs R Yellend performed, and Grade VI VII girls sang. A quiz by Mrs Miller. two teams vied to catch a ping pong ball for a frog prize. Venus Hagger won a game, with a delightful trading table and a tea closing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Mailer
R. Yellend
R. Nutt
Miller
Venus’ Hagger
Anti Dazzle Campaign Results Improve Night Driving
The AAA bulletin reports reduced glare from headlamps and improved ree lights after the antifame campaign completed last month. City attendance rose slightly while country turnout remained weak except Mount Gambier and Fort Pirie, where attendances were 413 and 413 respectively. Public spirit and police cooperation were credited for safer night driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
Mount Gambier
Fort Pirie
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Dekieve Tyres
H. J. B. Jennison
BURRA
Iver
McCormick International
Standent Traster
Lucas’ Garage Hallett
Commercial Hotel
Immercial Street
Burr
Chifley
Forme Ie Mie Yung
Batt
Tis Insurip
Hallett Methodist’ Guild Social
Burra Cafe
Bealderstons
Smallgoods
P. J. Byrne Shoe Store
Telephone
Watts Bros
Ihooringa Hotel
West End
Ning Burra
H.C
E. Jones
Rover
Periane
Phen
District Agends
Fiebig
Ted Poloreen
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