Tracing Collins Family Ties to Burra and Gum Creek
Correspondence from Mrs A Gee of Adelaide seeking help to trace descendants of Peter Collins died 1855 from Burra area and Gum Creek Station. She notes a son at Gum Creek around 1856 and a daughter who married Mr Bilery, another Catherine Elizabeth who wed Joseph Thyer, and a Catherine Elizabeth Collins who married the writer’s grandfather. She asks for guidance on locating the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Béluor
Gollins
Burra
Peter Collins
Gum Creek Station
Mr Bilery
Catherine Elizabeth
Joseph Thyer
Catherine Elizabett Collins
Cavanagh
Gum Creek
C. Collins
A. Gee
George Street
OM North
Terrace
Adelaide
Truck Driver Loses Bag of Cash Near Burra
W. J. Corner, driver for W. Angliss & Co., lost three bags containing seventy pounds on a Tuesday night after leaving them on his truck at Hogback Lane about 30 miles east of Burra. He suspects fruit sellers in a badage delivered the bag, but it vanished before reaching Barra. A reward is offered for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Corner
W. Angliss & Co
tHogback Lane
Burra
Srappars
Barra
Mr Corner
Burra Homing Club Flight Winners Reported
Results from a Burra Homing Club flight show Ken Murphy's trophy won by first place with a marked velocity around 83.04. Second and third places are listed with fractions and codes, including blue bar markings and assorted velocities, reflecting a miscellaneous scoring format from the event held on a Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar~ Ree
Baturday
Ken Murphy
Brandi
Ra Boos
Velocity
Pirin Bours
Kelly
FAA Backs Weight Declarations for Vehicle Registration Transfers
The FAA states future transfers of registration for trucks buckboards and other commercial vehicles must include weight declarations or keg el certificates. Transfers will not be processed until this regulation is complied with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FAA
Burra Laborer Committed for Trial on Rape Charge
Alfred Summers twenty, a laborer of Burra, was charged before Mr W H Gare with having indecently assaulted a female child aged 34 years. He pleaded guilty and was committed for trial at the next Supreme Court Sessions in Adelaide. Bail set at 100 pounds with personal security and two sureties. arrest by local constables Welch Weaver Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Alfred
Burra to Host Adelaide to Burra Cycle Race Postponed
Officials of the 5.A. League of Wheelmen discussed moving the historic Burra-Adelaide race to September 1 8 and shifted the course to start in Adelaide finish in Burra. The plan includes a Burra charity share, a 1010/0 trophy, and local fundraising and entertainment to support the event and town facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5.A. League of Wheelmen
Burra
Adelaide
H. J. B. Jennison
Neo
League
Arthur
Garth
War Memorial Committee
R. A. Bevan
Wie
T. C. A. Radford
Booborawie
League Council
Messrs
B. A. Bevan
JC. Goodridge
Burra Record Notice Listing by Frank Teare Marston
Frank Teare Marston posts weekly notices from The Burra Record office on Commercial Street Burra every Tuesday afternoon listing local items and updates for readers in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Frank Teare Marston
Burra
Commercial Street
Burra Soutballers Triumph at Burra Racecourse
Wey defeated Booborowie by nine points at the Burra Racecourse in a rough match. Burra led early, Booborowie rallied, with Willis and Anderson among standout players. Final scores Burra 2 1 3 14 to Booborowie 4 5.
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Burra
Wey
Boobcrowle
Hallett
Booth
Spalding
Sret
Satepetas
Alfen
Holman
Booborowie
Boohorn‘owie
Bef Pee Gill
Byles
Booborowierover
Burrs
Barra’s
Ivan Hirschag
Sen
James
Limes
Edwards
Sid Johnson
Keys
Willis
Ailiet
Anderson
Wills
Burrag
Burra Barrackers
Qlinder
Bouborowie
Tfinal
Burri
BV Tirsobaugent Johnson
Couains
Brooks
Gill
Fyleran
Morrison
Allen Bouderowhe
Farley
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Weiss
Adela
Leslie Herald Weiss
Lance Phillips
Studhot
Ury
Agate
Bali
Philcox
Wehal
Burra Homing Club
Elder's
Ana Cray
Welah
N. Eastern Football Assoc
Tlme
Commonwealth, Savings, Bank
Bes
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