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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1948
Page
3
In loving memory of Mrs F B Wall and family members with memorials from Bert Cornelius and Cecil and Amy. Grief expressed for fathers grandfathers brothers and uncles who died in 1925 1946 and 1946 with time worn tributes and family signatures.
Saturday saw Rev Pettet age 91 and others carding scores in brackets with winners listed by name and score. Next Saturday hosts the second qualifying round for the club championship and the final eclectic round, with a trophy donated by Macauley for the longest drive on hole three. Draws pair players for the next round.
The RAA calls for a reduction of the petrol tax from 10d to 6d and demands that all petrol tax proceeds be spent on road construction. It argues motorists fund federal revenue now, with roads starved of funds, and urges district councils to back AAA proposals to ease transport costs and improve infrastructure.
Mrs Jenison presided over a Welfare Club meeting on Tuesday with apologies from several members. A donation of £1 12s 6d came from the Boys' Garden Club raised by a vegetable sale. The club decided to hold a Pet Show to boost funds.
At the Burra North Children's Playground on 26 September a community meeting concluded after non tea was served. Proceeds from the event, including trading table takings, amounted to £1.
The Hallett School Welfare Club met in July with Mrs Tiver presiding. Minutes were read by Mrs Lucas, the projector installation discussed, and plans for the forthcoming frolic finalized. Mrs Phin won the afternoon’s children’s competition as the trading table enjoyed brisk business and an afternoon tea ended the meeting.
The Burra C W A held its annual meeting on 16 July 1948 in the Town Hall. Apologies were received from several members. Minutes were read and confirmed. The Hospital Committee listed patients, Christmas parcels were distributed, and handicrafts were popular. Meetings will be held on the second Friday monthly. Officers were elected for 1942 9, with Miss Rogers as President and Mrs Finch as Hospital Committee Convener. A play reading is planned for August with hostesses Mrs Riggs and Miss Pearce.
A brief OCR fragment lists cigarette brands and prices including English Cigarettes, SIR SEYMOURS, MURRAYS, ISLAND QUEEN with various fractions like 2/10 and 6/6. The text references PEERAGE in headings and scattered fractions suggesting a price ledger or catalog entry.
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