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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1942
Page
2
A brief notice from Boonomowm Memorial Hai observes a Wednesday service on July 28, 142, with community members invited to attend at the local gathering space. The notice emphasizes remembrance and communal participation.
Tenders invited for mail conveyance on routes No 130 and 130A from Saddleworth to Black Springs via Marrabel and more with four weekly trips. Proceeds go to patriotic funds. Tender forms available at Saddleworth post office and Jamestown district inspector office. Closing 2 pm on Thursday August 1, 1948.
In aid of Patriotic funds a Gond Music piano and accorded program was planned for Saturday July 28 1942. The event includes a supper with baskets, offered at popular prices. Organizers include WR Wahlert Hon Sée Lindsay J.
Owners of Draught Stallions are informed that the Examination for Government Certificate of Soundness and Approval for 1942/43 will be arranged only on application and payment of the prescribed fees. The notices set for July 29 1942 will run from 8 to 2 with music by Lindsay Jeliner's Dance Band. Applicants must apply for examination and send details of their stallions and ages within the district.
Burra District Council issues a register entry amid unclear wording noting unusual phrasing and a possible clerical error in the record. The notice references council actions and a financial or administrative matter awaiting clarification.
A mixed page of ads and notices including medicine pitches, tailor services, lost items, and prescriptions from Wilkinson and Pinder. Items mention Coverdale’s Stomach Powder, Hill Burra Tailor, Winter cold remedies, lost headlight glass, and a motor bike for sale at £40. Pinder seeks returns of lost goods. prescriptions advertised as specialty.
At the request of the Minister of Local Government the Dist JME M W Beliell advises clients that he will not be visiting Burra on Thursday the 16th but will visit on Friday the 17th to pick up items. Locations listed include Hives Bengtehik Bryan W Lomman's Booberowie Cannes Gum Creek Post Office Mor Wigley's Deighton and other depots with proper authorities to forward post fees.
The Corporation of Burra invites tenders until noon on Monday July 20 for lease of reserves Depot Paddock Creek Lands Rideways Smail Park and others for one month ending June 30. The District Council issues a vermin destruction notice enforcing a specified month of duty by the acting district clerk.
The Liberal and Country League announces its annual meeting at the Eastern Telephone Building Barre on July 24, 1942, at 3:00 PM. A second note states the annual meeting will be Friday July 17 at 2:30 PM in the Show Office, with a hamper collection for the Cheers Up Hut. Minnie Rogers serves as Hon Sec.
Hospital staff express thanks to De Steven Matver and Bursing Star for attentive care during an inmate stay. appreciation noted by Walker.
The Burra records a tale of King Philip of Spain aided by a chancellor plotting to strike England and drain its treasury. A pirate-led assault targets a ship, while ambassadors and lovers weave through clashes, court scenes, and a lavish sea battle epic.
Mis deposits must present passbooks immediately for annual audit. Commonwealth Savings Bank added this year’s interest on 8 June and seeks prompt entry in passbooks. Also featured is Hawk one of the great motion pictures, plus Monsily’s Beaufort Torpedo Bomber story and production notes. Box plans at Coverdale’s Pharmacy, Burrs, phone 32.
A damaged page lists missing names including Cyril Moore and Bob Lee among unit 109 6BOr, with notes on local families and wartime campaigns. The fragment references Mrs. Albert Moore, Walter Lees, Denis Metren Robinson, Hurrig, and Mrs. Big, noting a death and a firework-related takings event amid campaign chatter.
The article notes paper rationing limits larger print for The Record with Lenin Peinged-unwillingly involved. Authorities aim to save every inch of paper while Gewspring supply from an Adril aide Warehorse cannot meet demand. Australia imports and focal mills face strain, yet readers see more content as six columns occupy two pages, increasing reading matter.
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