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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1948
Page
3
Mrs Webster thanks the RSL and contributors for help received and Weich to be appointed secretary of the Burrs Football Club. Mr Wilson (trainer) reported contacting St Johns Ambulance about a first aid kit and details were given. Mr K Murphy moved to procure a first aid kit. seconded by Mr Dobson and carried.
Burra Football Club met in Scovells Lounge on Thursday with good attendance of players and supporters. Letters asked Burra to visit and play against Moonta Bay B and A, Broken Hill, Elburn, Port Adelaide Colts, Plympton, Walkerville, Thompson Memorial, Abattoirs, College Park, and a match with Port Colts on Eight Hours Day. A Wallaroo trip to be arranged for 25 September with subsidies discussed.
Badminton results show Burra North Red beating Redruth Burra North 158 to 108 after strong showings in men's and ladies doubles and singles. Notable wins include J Terry and R Pascoe in doubles and A Bruce and A Scroop in ladies singles, with other tight finishes across events.
Mr J B Harris the horticultural adviser visited Mount Bryan East Agricultural Bureau members including G Maxted and R A Dare and pruned gardens on the spot. He noted a 120 foot grape vine at Mr Lomman and a large walnut tree at Mr Thomas with next meeting set for July 24 where Merino sheep breeding will be discussed and Adelaide Congress delegates chosen.
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