Rates Increase Recommended At Burra Ratepayers Meet
A Burra ratepayers gathering in the Town Council Chamber discussed postwar costs and urged a further rate rise. The Mayor praised council progress, noted rising expenses, and highlighted town improvements including roads, cemetery upkeep, street lighting, and plans for a War Memorial and new homes. He urged constructive criticism and support for the council’s ongoing efforts.
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Burra
Commonwealth Local Government Association
Australia
Fire Brigade
Eyena
C.W.A
Iie
Birra
Burra Forth
Victoria Park
Bier Dever
Connell
Cownell
Housine Trust
Burrats
Pritchard
Batt
Vista Committee
Woollacott
H.T
Tos
Guriie
RSL
Benevolent Society
Eni
Cr Carpenter
North Ward
T. H. Woollacott
Kellaway
Counell
St. Taots
Uemployed Relief Council
Burta
Poncanset
Desa
Cr Kellaway
Mum
Mannum
Carpenter
Council
Shooting season opens under rain with shooters scoring in 300 yard event
Weather hampered early rounds but Burra Riremen led the field with strong marks at 300 yards. Fack and Ray Bevan posted notable scores while markers and organizers prepared the range upgrades for upcoming 500 and 600 yard shoots. D H Pia and C Hopkins led a list of shooters as plans for continued Saturdays at long range were outlined.
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Burra Riremen
Burdon
Wail
Hogan
Fack
Ray Bevan
Furrs
Edy
D. H. Pia
C. Hopkins
H.R. Woodmen
M. Finch
Finch
V, Edwards
Kellock
A. G
Wotan
de Robins
Burra Redrath Methodist Circuit Quarterly Meeting Notes
The Burra Redrath Methodist Circuit held its quarterly meeting at the Manse in Raturday. July Sth at 7 30 p m. Minutes were read by Mr Gore. The number of church members listed includes 104 adults and two juniors. The diss ance sheet was adopted. Special collections covered Iron Mine and Sunday School anniversaries. Future events include Mission Sunday in October with Rev Shapley visiting, and a wedding fee decision.
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Raturday
Pitman
Gore
Thomas
Iron Mine
Hansey Sney
Shapley
Suniaay Sthoung
Tetain
Church ‘Trust
Jennison
Missing Car Found In Burra After Local Inquiry
Arthur Keith Johns of Minlaton was last seen in Ararat driving a blue Chevrolet sedan on a Wednesday. The vehicle was found near the Burra Hotel, secured by the Burra Police, with doors locked and the ignition turned off. Johns is described as six feet ten inches tall with a fair complexion.
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Breen
Arthur Keith Johns
Minlaton
Ine Ang
Ararosson
Stia
Burra
Perage
Late Mrs F T Sara remembered for service and family
The obituary notes Mrs F T Sara born Annie Hazel in Aberdeen Burra North, educated at Methodist Ladies College Adelaide, active in kindergarten teaching and church work. She led Redruth Methodist Ladies’ Guild and Aberdeen Croagh Choir, with four daughters and ongoing Redruth and Paynelham residence. A June 26 memorial service at home reflected deeply on her kindness and community impact. Surviving family includes husband F T Sara, daughters, son David, and grandson Richard McRae Wold.
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FT. Sara
Annie Hazel
Aberdeen
Burra North
Burra
Methodist Ladies’ College
Adelaide
Burns North
Redruth Methodst Ladies’ Guild
Aberdeen Croa
A. R. Medson
Iovine
F.T. Sara
T. Mepae
David
Richard McRae Wold
Catholic Ball Brings Faint Yet Festive Evening at Burra Pore Hall
The Annual Catholic Ball occurred at Burra Pore Hall on a cooler Wednesday with smaller turnout. The venue featured berry decor and fresh blooms, while the Gathering Orchestra provided music. Supper served by Mrs Kakoschke and other volunteers. Dancing continued into the early hours with Mr J Brennan and Mr P J Byrnes assisting as organizers and keepers.
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Burra Pore
Orchestrust
Mesdames W
W. Kak0schke
Tone Resatio
Pelle
J. Brennan
P. J. Byrnes
W. Edwards
Burra Golf Club Scores and Evening Round Results
The Burra Golf Club event lists scores and players across rounds with detailed tallies. Notable results include Rev Cowle 61 and A Boyd 62, along with Makin 72 and Hawkins 84 in the evening competition.
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Rev. Cowle
A. Boyd
P. Makin
D. Mumonryg
P. Hawkins
W. Fielia
Iso
Falso Davey
Mason
HH Smith
Martin
Loyd
Heddle
J. Wi
D. Humphry
Makin
Istesebs
W. Field
Neta En
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Burra Hotel
Bowe
OD. Friese
Rie
Redrath
Methodist Circuit
F. T. Sara
Burra Golf Club
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