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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1947
Page
3
At War Memorial Scheme meeting in Burra Town Hall ratepayers consider borrowing 400 for a swimming pool project and transferring funds now held for pool construction. Decisions will affect local sport bodies and facilities. attendance urged for a community outcome.
Declaration of Poll shows East Ward results with Bevan 2 and Lott 46 while Marston is unopposed in West Ward. District race sees Lucas defeat Jacka 30 to 26 with one informal vote. Lucas formerly served as district councillor before the war. Voting at Gum Creek Burra Postal booths totals listed. Mayors and officials stressed the council's precarious finances.
In Hallett, South Hallett routed North Iulett 96 to 28 as Brooks Pitagerald Honan and Turner led best players. North Booberowie defeated Mt. Bryan 19 to 17 with Pearce and Clarke among top players listed for Both teams.
Board of Management met on Friday June 27 1947 at Burra Burra Hospital. Present were Mesdames Pinch Chatemany Gare Jacka Kellaway Heinrich and Dr W E Breva with apology from Mr D Keynes. June daily hospital average 23 general and 2 in Midwifery Wing. Chairman thanked members for attendance and noted Mrs Kellaway’s retirement.
The Burra Burra Hospital Board bids farewell to Stanley Kellaway a longtime member with about thirty years of service. Members praise his work and interest in hospital affairs and regret his retirement as he leaves Burra Town Council.
The Record notes a clerical error in last week’s issue where F. L. Pearce was not listed among donors for the Burra Hospital Appeal. The correction acknowledges the omission and assures update to records.
At the Brothboys annual dance Cassidy officiates as MLC. He announces the next item a Snake dance and explains it is for those who have snakes in an opportunity to snake out.
Inclement weather caused Burra High School to cancel both football and basketball games last Wednesday. The second House Debate featured Staele Smee and Lois Edwards among winners Craysey House by a narrow margin. Clare High School teams visit Burra Friday around 1.50 pm for matches, spectators urged to attend.
Burra Homing Club notes a race day with very rough weather and incomplete results. Only four birds were named on the day despite five owners sending 28 birds, with J Allen finishing second in individual results.
A city notice records an industrial rides event at 55 King Willlam Street in Adelaide. Details specify the address and the type of activity awaiting attendees. Further particulars are not provided in the readable text.
Mrs R Jeffery posted a net 38 to win the nine hole Handicap Stroke Competition at Urra Golf Associates last Saturday. Other top scores include Miss M V Pearce and Mrs M P Cowle on 40, with Mrs Camn dell and Miss Davey on 41 and 40 respectively. The final round of the eclectic Competition is set for Saturday with a Stoke Competition, and Mrs Bence and Miss Finch to oversee afternoon tea.
Basham, a boxer, reluctantly faces a small sparring partner after arriving early. He paid cash in advance and, upon seeing the street, asks a passing policeman about a run past. The officer confirms the man went by moments earlier and Basham warns to sock him if seen again.
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