Burra Welcomes Returning War Heroes With Warm Ceremony
Enlivened by music and cheers, Burra hosts bands and civic leaders to honor Light Horsemen and sailors returning from service. The Mayor, W Crewes, personally extends thanks as residents celebrate seven heroes and several more arrivals, with motor transport aiding transfers and plans for a public notices drive.
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Rob
Vivian
St Barra
Ladiez
Swert Howe
Anllor
W. Crewes
Sri Light Horse
Ani
Seaman Vivies
Burra
J. Warnes
Ru McWaters
Mra Cock
Tnr
Bocborowie Ia
Onuely
T.dor
A. Hope
Mabbich
Turner
W. Brown
W. Lines
Priese
A’ Brandt
3Rd
Light Horse Regiment
Thea
Crewes Larly
Tor. Brown
Tore
Brown
Ann
Oliveray
Ted
Vlna
Ras
Rand
Yebich
Jim Reed
L. H. Foote
Bert Flatland
Canegrass Station
Hampton
Burk
Burr
W. R. Edwards
Jones
J. J .Hunt
Crewes
Boma
Burm
Cadies
Teft
Walter Pearce
Misa Witon
Suosbert
Retained Soldiers Social and meeting details 1919
A historical notice outlines a Cheero-up room tea, parade with Ladies Band, and an evening social for Retained Soldiers and district residents on Saturday June 28, 1919. It lists arrangements for Salpst transport, meeting chairmen, and allocations from government funds for local improvements and wages, with council scheduling for July 25, 1919.
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Burro End
Escape and Harm From Cow Attack in Mount Dayan
District notes report Olive Phillips, a district child, narrowly escaped death when a cow charged on the road. The child was tossed and injured near the eye, later treated. no bones broken. Local officials urged action on wandering livestock as district fairs and school holidays proceed amid health concerns and crop prospects.
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Mount Dayan
A. Phillips
Olive
Hoole
Mra Phillips
Bert Burra
Gar
Mia
A. Lee
Have Wai
Willalo Hall welcomes six local soldiers home from war
Inclement weather did not dampen Willalo Hall on Tuesday June 17 as the town welcomed six returning soldiers. D Merle J Craig Tom Penna Roy Gaskell el Cpl AKr Hiwks BM Spe D Down Mir Waddy were honored with chairs and gifts. Waddy of the Red Cross spoke before the assembly, presenting each veteran with five shillings and woollen goods, while Mir Waddy offered dumplings and a two shilling consulting token. Other speakers included Mr Semmens and Mr Basatend. The program featured Beech Polis Melvelle and Mr Ave Simpson, Pte Bema and Lee-Cpl. Barrie MoM. The event included sapper games and dancing, described as a very enjoyable gathering.
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Lange Trewd
Willalo Hall
Willalo Boys
D. Merle
J. Craig
Tom Penna
Roy Gaskell
el.Cpl Akr
Hiwks BM
Spe
D.down
Mir Waddy
Turret” Fild
Firs Waddy
Tm Behall
The
Red Cross
Pures of
Woolleys
Semmens
Mtr
Simpson
Bema
Memorial to fallen soldiers sparks district debate
A letter to the editor argues for erecting a central memorial in the district to honor boys who died in war. It urges a wreath-laying site as a yearly tribute, stressing the need for a shared, lasting tribute over polemics and urging collective sacrifice from the community.
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Sre
Hades
Yerice
Halle
Core
Geome
Memorial for fallen soldiers sparks town meeting
Letters to the editor urge erecting a memorial in Market Square to honor the district’s fallen heroes. Citizens stress debt to servicemen, call for brass or stone inscriptions, and report a sparsely attended delegation meeting with Burra and Booborowie districts proposing a shared monument plan.
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Narra
Agsin
Urea Institute
Bore
Connel
Booborowie
Jan
Inga
Burra
Districe
Aegeste Atheotic
Vestaine
Ferman
Amateur football note and mismatched match plans arise
Fragmented letter fragment recounts an attempt to arrange a football match with the Peterborough clubs and De terborough Association. It notes confusion over dates and officials, mentions Mr Hall and Mr Brandt, and recalls prior disappointments in the area with ball associations and local clubs.
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E. W. Brandt
Hovens
Hall
Deterborough Association
Elis
Jane
Area Notball Association
Peterboromb
District Council of Franson Meeting Notes
District Council of Franson held a session in the Council Chamber on January 2 with Chairman J Hams and M D id Deotos present. The council resolved an application from Mir W G Daucin for road use and granted access to his property. The Local Government Department requested plans to employ retired soldiers and considered a £240 Commonwealth gift. Council discussed transfer of land parcels, tenders for bark lands, and a proposed advance of £100 from Main Roads Grant. A grader was approved for road work on the western side of Parrells Plat, and payments totaling £115 26 9d Gover count and £92 12 6d District debt were approved.
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J. Hams
W.G. Daucin
Goverment
Oea
Cy. Stith
Purreli'e Blair God
Casried
Bondred
Banepa
E. T. Bampheys
Ge. Denton
Brearton
Jarmara
Denton
Nepeasary
Matice
Hams Tk
Loc
Parrell's
Soan
Bu Sone Troop Meeting and Event Notices
There will be no general meeting on Thursday evening. The Patreldesders and corporals will meet at the troop room for pictures. Competitions begin next Thursday. A Vendors resting will be held Thursday evening. Members will travel to Mount Barker with a whip of 25 under leader Sender Houghton Jennison. Progress of the troop will be watched with interest. Louis wary autumn ropes. His latest is a sample from Shafsbury County showing pink bloom.
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Fas Dees
Mount Barker
Entaste Sender
Houghton Jennison
K. D. Padioe
Atill
Louie
Countes
Shafsbury
Riflemen Dominate as Leighton Men Edge Burra in Strong Match
After a five year lapse a Saturday afternoon pistol match resumed with Capt. Sid Cordon leading Seulon life team. Burra won by 6 points though Leighton men earned individual glory through Tim Bogen and J.A. Riggs. Tea and sandwiches were provided by the club with thanks to Mrs. Fearce and others.
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Seulon
Sid Cordon
McDonald Brothers
GTI
Leighton
Leighton Mes
Tim Bogen
J.B. Fearce
Mise Riggs
B. Radford
Burra
S. Cordon
Teighton
Indies
J. A. Rigas
Samased Leighmnas
Leigu
Fone Sud
B. Cordon
Ruesa
Kellock
Tadford
BR Pearce
GG. Welker
O. Bertlesmier
Pairenild
R. McWaters
I . Hogana
Jettner
Williams Ao
S_ Williams
E. Jettner
Fragmented note on Chilblaine and old captions
A garbled past note mentions Chilblaine and precaption elements, with scattered references to Pate Balundreely and Chas Deriain. The text is damaged and lacks clear action or context beyond vague mentions of Chilblaine and captions.
Dr. AL Mh Medical Alert At Pasay Building
A terse notice reports a medical concern involving Dr AL Mh at the Fearos’s Buildings in Pasay. Details are limited but authorities urge caution and residents to stay informed about any health risks linked to the location.
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AL Mh
Dendlat
Vial
Ery
Beca Fearos
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