Burra Red Cross Branch Annual Meeting Highlights
The Burra Red Cross held its annual meeting in the CWA Room on Tuesday July 14 with President Mrs D M Sieele presiding. Secretary Mrs E P Marston presented the report detailing year long efforts, funds raised, and support from CWA. calls out thanks to many helpers and notes the retiring secretary’s long service.
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Antiust
Burra Red Cross
C.W.A
D. MM. Sieele
E. P. Marston
Cross
Charis Barclay-Harvey
Muriel Barclay-Harvey
Andrew Tendant
Tennant
Pryst| Tal Culture Club
Andave
Walter Lee
Red Cross
Bse
Garrard
CWA
R. T. Rogers
Es EF. Marston
Stele Coneluard
Willum Finch
Willalo Red Cross Holds Annual Meeting and Elections
The Willalo Red Cross branch held its annual meeting on July 1 with re elections of Mrs G J Hanlin as Patroness Mrs A Mudge as President and new executive members including Mrs Furst Mrs Wilkinson Treasurer Mrs Sullivan Secretary Mrs Brig Earle Mrs Satchel and Miss B Lambert. The death of Mrs J Shackles ford is noted as a loss to the district Red Cross. Upcoming Arts and Crafts event is planned for August 28. Goods sent to Buta Depot include pyjamas two long sleeved cardigans two sleeveless cardigans one sleeveless pullover two wool coat mufflers and seven pairs of socks. Headquarters note no more socks or mufflers needed but cardigans one pullover and gloves are currently in demand.
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G. J. Hanlin
A Mudge
Furst
Wilkinson
Sullivan
Brig Earle
Satchel
B. Lambert Weer
J. Shacklesford
Red Cross
Buta
Secrinary
Correspondence on Pacific War reporting and local lectures
The letter writer discusses reported battles in the Coral Sea and Louisiade Archipelago, mentions Japanese bases at Deboyne Island, and notes air raids near the North. He describes travels among Misuna and Deboyne Island natives, announces Mission work talks at Redruth and Kooringa churches, and invites residents to lantern slide exhibitions at Memorial Hall and churches to learn about the country where soldiers are stationed.
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Coral
Zune 5Th
Louisiade
Misuna Island
Desboyne
Redruth Methodist Church
Koorings Methodist Church
Memorial Hall
Redruth
Kooringa Methodist Church
Pic
Burra
Raitoruly
Barry K. Bartlett
Rabbit and Fox Skins and Various Hides and Goods
A short classified item lists rabbit and fox skins along with water rat, kangaroo and sheen skins, horsehair, hides, tallow and related goods noting cash terms and no commission. The terse notice reflects a trade listing for pelts and supple materials.
Burra Red Cross elects officers at annual meeting
Mrs Marston presided as Mrs Tennant was elected chair of the meeting where officers were declared elected. Patronesses include Mrs John Tennant and Mrs B F Marston. President Mrs D M Bierle. Vice Presidents Mrs J Barker and Mrs T Ashton. Secretary Mrs R J Jeffery. Treasurer Mrs C J Butler. committee members listed. donations acknowledged from Mrs Golden and Mrs Gilbert Moxham.
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Marston
Tadios
Burra Red Cross
Mra T
Ashton
Jon Tennant
Stetle
Flectud
John| Tennant
B. F. Marston
D.M. Bierle
Mesiimes
J. Barker
T. & Ashton
Bra
R. J. Jeffery
C.J. Butler
Woot
Fil Pinch
Arthur Davey Max Pearce
O. Walker
A. L. Bollock
Evening to Miss Sara Before Her Marriage
A pleasant gathering at Mars P.M. Pearce's residence July 20 honors Miss Elisabeth Sara on the eve of her marriage to LAC. Thomas McRae-Wood. Attendees include Mrs. van Gare, Mrs. John Reed, Mrs. Rawlins, and Miss Bentley. Decor was floral, games were played, and Miss Sara received a clothes basket of gifts from Mrs. Pearce.
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Mars P.M
Jeden
Miss Sars
Pearce
Sara
Warnes Made Life Member Of Mt Bryan Memorial Hall
The AY committee on 1 July 1942 unanimously decided that Mr. I J Warnes became a life member of Mt Bryan Soldiers Memories for his many years of valuable service to the district.
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I. J. Warnes
Mt. Bryan Memorial Hall
Schore
J. Warnes Becade
Mt. Bryan
Dance at Koonons Woolshed Opens July 26
The Koutivona Employes Patriotic Committee anticipates record attendance at a second dance to be held in the Koonons Woolshed with King’s permission of Mr G G Hawkes on Saturday evening next July 26. Music by piano and accordion, congenial company and a good supper expected. all welcome.
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Koutivona
Koonons
G. G. Hawkes
Rain brings timely showers to wide pastoral districts
Seasonal rains report widespread showers from July night through the 9th with Burra reaching 305 inches for July while eastern and northeastern areas saw light falls. Weather notes list varied totals for locations such as Braemar 100, Faraway 104, Kis Org 80, Belchowla 7, Mallett 75, and others.
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Burra
Braemar
Faraway
Kis Org
Belchowla
Mallett
Loch Whanoch
Mongolata
Ogback
Bal Redetiffe
Aryan East
Bentley Couple Return to Adelaide After Burra Visit
Mr and Mrs James Bentley of Adelaide returned to Adel aide yesterday after a week with relatives at Burra North. Both of our erstwhile residents are looking exceptionally well.
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James Bentley
Adelaide
Burra
North
Comedy and romance mix in local cinema program
A July 25 screening features Cary Grant and rené Dunne in The Awful Truth with laughs as marital entanglements unfold. The Double bill includes One Crowded Night, a romantic drama about a large group at a roadside camp. Gazette pictures show Tokyo submarine attack aftermath and Allied airmen in the Coral Seas. Box plans at Coverdale’s Pharmacy after hours.
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Homantic
Cary
Interlock
Tim Entertainment
Gazettes
Bydney Harbour
Corregidor
Coverdale’s
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Burra Red Cross Branch
Matthews Emporium
G.B
Market Square
PHONE
Mathews
J. Pearce W
Willalo
Mile End
Cain
J Jacob
Waymouth St
Laubman & Pank
Gawler Place
Shelside
Eliabeth
Walker & Sons
Walker ‘Sons
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