Burra Market Friday July 17 Sheep Auction Notice
Burra market Friday July 17 at 1 45 pm will offer by auction 6000 sheep and 650 wethers plus ewes and lambs from multiple owners. Bred wethers ewes and lambs feature North Bungaree blood stock, Dorset cross and mixed ages with draft to sex and fattening aims. Cattle and miscellaneous items listed with sale conditions and pre arrangements with auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Lewis
Ambo
Smita
Wilansie
Sosant
E Murray
Beltana
EB. White
Sixtieth anniversary for Mr and Mrs Bartholomaeus
Local notes mark Sunday July as the sixtieth anniversary of the marriage of Mr and Mrs Chas Bartholomaeus of Broadway Glen ex. They were wed at their home Wandillah near Burra by Rev W A Banger. Mrs Bartholomaeus was the eldest daughter of the late Burra veteran pastoralist Richard Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Bartholomaeus
Broadway
Glenex
Burra
Richard Reed
Wandillah
W. A. Banger
Reed
Wanted Capable Woman for Appointment and Sales
An advertisement seeks a capable woman for appointment and sole authorized dealer roles for Watkins Products and Mary King Cosmetics in the district Pleasant. It promises an excellent opportunity to earn a good income, with pull or part time sales experience not required. Apply for details, Mr. Hawking, The J. R. Watkins Co., 18 Victoria Street, Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins Products
Mary King Cosmetics
Hawking
J. R. Watkins Co
Victoria Street
Adelaide
Leighton Soldiers' Farewell Committee Meeting Notice
Leighton Soldiers' Farewell Committee announces its Annual General Meeting in Leighton Mall on Saturday July Mth at pm. Gerald Gask is Hon Sec. Also noted are Sunday services for Redruth and Browns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Mary Marsted
Leighton Mall
Gerald Gask
Road to Singapore screening with Bing Crosby and Bob Hope
On Saturday July 11 Bing Crosby and Bob Hope headline a tropical comedy road show on screen in Road to Singapore. Dorothy Lamour stars with songwriters Monseo Burke contributed tunes. 150 actors and 45 amateur boxers feature in lavish sequences. Box plans at Coverdale's Pharmacy and after hours at Burra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bing
Crosby
Bob Hope
Singapore
Bob
Dorothy Lamour
James Y) Monseo
Johnny Burke
Chicago
Lamour
Kat. Fed. Music Clubs of America
Murie
America
Coverdale
Phoce
Burra
VDC Team Selected for Next Saturday Football Match
From BURBA, a team will be chosen to represent VDC in a football contest this Saturday. The roster lists numerous candidates including Reed, White, Rosewall, Jones, Bernhardt, Earle, Heinrich, Reed, Williams, Pearce, Collins, Kellaway, Grant, Tennant, Barker, Rogers, Lloyd, and others. Reinforcements may be needed as all VDC members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burba
VDC
Britain
Ald
Red Crows
Mason
Deser
Reed
White
S. Scroop
A. Rosewall
A. Jones
RG. Bernhardt
RW. Earle
J. Heinrich
F. Reed
T .Wiliams
2. Bread
Woolshed Dance Opens Nine Part Series
The first of nine dances sponsored by the patriotic fund was held on Saturday June 27 despite rain and cold. The Woolshed lent by G G Hawkes glowed with bunting and lighting while Laurie Johnson and Ray Fatehen performed a heartland dance with an accordion. Patrons were promised the next event with Ray Fatchen to officiate. The ladies served supper and the event raised £6. Secretary W H Wabbert spoke on the strong organization and smooth arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurie Johnson
Ray Fatehen
Pat Tons
Ray Fatchen
W. H. Wablert
Beven Wins East Ward Councillor Seat in Bucra Town
In Bucra Town Council elections held Saturday, Alex R Beven defeated incumbent Councillor Lott by 33 to 13 votes. The Red Cross and F.P.C.E combined shop run by Mesdames Macdonald Steele Gall Ashton Pontifex and M Pritchard, with helpers V Mazzaral Bker Butler and Miss Ashton, reported brisk business and netted £6 8 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucra
Alex R. Beven
Cottneillor PO. Lott
Swan
Burra Funerals and Birthdays Mark Seasonal Milestones
A Burra based notice notes the Pearce couple of Malvern celebrate the eighty eighth wedding anniversary and look toward sixtieth diamond year. Walter Pearce of Burra marks his eightieth birthday. William Genke and J G Sura receive well wishes as they reach milestone ages and anniversaries in early July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundey
Chas. J. Pearce
Malvern
Pearce
Walter Pearce
Burra
William Genke
Geake
Burra North
J. G_ Sura
Ils Bith
Pratt son wins despatch for conspicuous bravery overseas
Mr and Mrs P J Pratt of High Galt received word their son T J Pratt had been mentioned in despatches for bravery overseas. Pratt, aged about 12 months in action, is a nephew of Mrs W Lomman and grandson of the late Mr Isaac Gonilleiilge of Bochorowir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Pratt
High Galt
In Memoriam Rogers and Horace Dear Brother
In memory of a dear wife and mother who passed away at Burra on July 12 1940 two years have passed since that sad day kept in our hearts by her husband Reuben and family Je rron Hil In memory of my dear brother Horace who passed away on July 3 1941 saved and remembered always by Charlie and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Burra
Reuben
Horace
Ainsrtel
Charlie
Rainfall Report Delays Warned for May and June
Weather notes reveal rainfall totals for May and June at 823 and 308 units, with no clear forecast for July. The report acknowledges disappointment over missing rain data and confirms ongoing monitoring of seasonal patterns.
Hallett Public School Donation Correction Report
The Hallett Public School addresses an error in the P O W Fund donations list from the Jaser issue. The recorded totals show 15/8, while Hallett's correct contribution is £6 1s 6d, with Barry Poor named as the top collector collecting £2 19s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.O.W
Jaser
Hallett
Barry Poor
Tea Coupon Rules for Retailers Under Rationing Plan
The Rationing Commission announced that sales of tea between retailers will be allowed without clipping coupons from ration books. Coupons must be pasted on 8 by 10 inch sheets with 48 or 96 per sheet and bear retailer name and address.
Classified Advert Uses Mixed Old Style Listings
A garbled OCR style page lists numerous ad lines and notices for sales auctions jobs and services including furniture cattle and prescriptions. It mixes prices and items with incomplete names and places implying an old period classifieds column with entries for sale wanted to let and public notices. It references Wilkinsons hats hill stockman and burra and H B Stockman plus a football match date and tea offer.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elder, Smith & CO
Hooborawie Catholic Women's League
Eainmakers’ Orchestra
Ble Gill
Lee
Boob
Burra Talkies
Burra Institute
PFCP
Red Cross Prisoner of War Fund
Darrel Field
T. Pascoe
Sallett Institute
Pat
Wallace
Burra Record
Seoringa
Ernest Frederick ‘Marston
S.A .Brush Co., Ltd
Plunders Street
Burra Red Cross Branch
Leighton Soldiers’ Farewell Committee
Hedruth
Redruth
Rex. Brook
Banson
S. Martin
Wrowmine
OM. Y. ‘Morton
Senntaim
Talkies
Fulliball
Olshed
Suera Red Cross
F.p.cecmt
Hallett Public School
Rea Gross Ladies
Wilkinsons
McLean
Coverdale's
Stockman
Gui Creek
Willkinsons—The Nations Service
Sylvia ‘Thomas’ Fallon
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