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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1953
Page
2
National Safety Council public meeting call to all residents and organizations at Burra Town Hall on Thursday July 16 1953 at 8 0n to form a council branch. A representative will attend with safety films and a short address. Safety concerns everyone. Davey secretary.
At a council meeting held in July 1953 Councillor L. McWaters was appointed chairman for the ensuing year by the District Council of Burra Burra. District Clerk BN Fabian notes the action.
Fees announced for fenced park lands 12 shillings 8 pence per head of cattle and unfenced park lands 10 shillings 1 penny per head. Explanations note the date of effect and reference the district clerk.
The fragment notes F W Pablen associated with the Bourrа Slag Paddock and the 1863 district clerk role.
Ratepayers in subscribing areas are called to nominate three members to the Board of Management for the ensuing 13 months. Nominations must be endorsed by two ratepayers and arrive by 5 pm on July 1. Existing members Frank Teure Marston, Reginald Davey, Mello Rubelle Ashton are eligible for re election without further nomination. Nomination forms available from the secretary Robert Campbell.
Notice lists elected councillors for Apainga Bright and Robinstown wards following the July 4 1958 election. J A Reinrich W L Noske and W B Vorsey to serve two years. Robertstown July 6 1953 J Roberts District Clerk.
Notice summons landholders to eradicate vermin from July 15 to August 18. Authorities urge action and cooperation to control pests and protect crops and property.
Youth service schedule lists Hallett Terowie items with Rev G Semmes at 7 pm and Rev Armstrong at Bryan 3 pm. Terowie service at 1 am conducted by Rev G Parrell in Florida with Rev He G Shepherd noted.
Changes of ownership notified to the Registrar General list transfers across dozens of parcels in Hundreds and Sections from Prom 8 Pollonaghan to W Baltey and many others. Several properties move to Public Trustee and to various individuals including Hanson Bailey Flower and Hingston areas with acreages ranging from a few acres to over 130 acres. The document records mergers of closed roads with continuous land and related administrative actions in Far North and surrounding districts.
J A Heinrich thanks Apoinga Ward ratepayers of the District Council of Robertstown for their votes in the recent council election. He pledges to justify the confidence shown and serve as a councillor.
SUSCEND, once a Burra Rifle Club member, joins Port Adelaide Club and posts top scores on Saturdays. He netted 78 of 80 at Dean Range amid a fishtail wind, with a nine consecutive balls finish. Pat Hogan still holds Burra Range record with a triple possible over 700 yards.
On Friday evening July 10 members of the Bure Air Force Association Path ers Association and Demod Soldiers enjoyed a games night in the club rooms. Numerous competitions entertained guests and a supper prepared by the House Committee featured a delicious Army Stew as the highlight of the event.
Governments from northern neighbours send large numbers of students to Australian educational centres. Picked for intelligence and character, many are expected to influence public opinion in their home countries upon return.
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