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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1942
Page
3
A loaded 1940s commentary warns that Britain faces a population crisis as one child and two child norms threaten national strength. It argues birth rates, not cash or weapons, decide war outcomes and accuses propaganda of weakening resolve.
The Red Cross Society announces a multi stage Red Cross Junior Baby Contest. Towns pick winners by votes, divisions compare town winners, regions select regional candidates, and the metropolitan final faces the city representative. Voting by per capita and per vote, with funds raised through events or voting cards, runs from August 4 to November 1.
The St Marys Soldiers Recreational Club opened to warm support with dances and meetings despite cold weather. Mrs Genders and Miss Frances Dolman led the initiative to provide a venue for soldiers quartered in town offering games, reading, supper, sock mending, and social activities on Tuesday Friday and Sundays. the club aims to be inclusive and welcoming to all creeds.
H J B Jennison warmly welcomed the soldiers noting the club would aid the boys. Lieut Thiele explained absentees due to sickness or picket duty. The program opened with a dance then singing led by Mr Gellman and Miss Halliday. The gathering enjoys dancing games and songs under Mr L Basson. A supper served for soldiers at threepence. Committee includes Mrs Genders convener Miss F Dollman secretary and Mesdames White Dolman Young Sins and others.
At close of business on July 4 at Mes srs. Sara & Co s Burra North Store staff gathered to honor Miss Shiela Fairchild who leaves Burra for war work. Directors and staff praised her service and presented a Compendium and a fountain pen. Cards from Burra Branch members expressed best wishes and regret at her departure.
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