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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1953
Page
2
Notice states that under clause 18 of the associations act the following members of the Burra Racing Club Limited Committee retire from office. The announcement names retiring committee members and the need for nominations for replacement.
Burra CWA announces a cookery competition to be held Friday at the Rest Room. Entry fee is 1d. categories include round cake orange cake chocolate cake and fancy biscuits. Non members may enter with free entry. Entries must be at the venue by 1 30 pm.
A damaged OCR piece indicates an upcoming real estate sale or auction. The readable elements suggest a fee sale process with personal names and potential parcel details, but specifics are obscured. Authorities or trustees may oversee the auction.
The Burra Bowling Club will hold its annual general meeting in the Shin OgUe council room. Items on the agenda include business report balance sheet and the election of officers.
An item notes church services at Redruth circuit with Rev C Christopher Nipel and Rev Cy ner among Fitch Hawkes associated names. It lists local church arrangements and schedule details for the community.
The list shows Methodist Circuit services at Kooringa Arm, Ashdown, Maldit, Bryan and nearby towns with names of pastors such as G Armstron and G Armati. Salvat ion Army meeting at Holdtess and Young Peoples session are listed for the afternoon.
Presiding Rev. Prescher extends warm invitation as Lutheran service is conducted. All welcome to attend.
In loving memory Parker passed away in August 1025. Family members express ongoing grief and remembrance, naming Uncle Joe among those deeply affected. The brief tribute honors the deceased and notes continued affection from relatives.
On Thursday evening at Burma Fire Station Fireman Best was farewelled by fellow firemen including Bernhardt in a send off by the Burra Fire Brigade. Foreman Kota ex Fireman Allen and Fireman Bpack endorsed Bernhardt remarks after speeches. Best and his daughter Mary left for England via Moreton Bay the next day.
Soldiers from across the Commonwealth compete for a portrait of the Queen as part of a loyalty display in Korea. The event gathers servicemen from many regions seeking to honor the monarch.
Burra Rifle Club members held a Saturday working bee to fit new pit coverings and clean ranges. Jim Schwier led scoring with 63 as Bernhardt and Brown followed with 68. the 1963 64 season begins next Saturday with Yearly Trophy rounds at double 200 and 200 yards.
The Church of Bogland at Farrell Flat plans a new church funded by from donations. A programme of entertainment is announced with artists slated to perform as part of the event. The Hon Secretary Mrs Cullen provides details about the planned fundraiser and program.
A brief fragment notes someone listening closely to a thoughtful observer who records key points. The line implies attentive listening and careful note taking without further context or events.
The monthly meeting covered the Annu Ball set for August 21 and the Mad Hatters Ball. Morgan Sub-Branch plans a mixed evening with emphasis on sweethearts and wives. The Blind Institute repaired piano to be used post meeting. Members' subscrip tion payments were flagged as insufficient.
A 4A meeting of the RSL, including the Wives and Auxiliary, is set for Friday July list at 3 pm to organize the supper for the ball.
The Hurra Branch of the Bellers Goldiera and Ain amen’s Fathers’ Association of South Australia will conduct a Street Badge Day on Friday 24 July. The Women's Auxiliary will handle badge sales and proceeds go to Angorwins Hospital TB Soldiers. State President Gadwilier has died. he was a respected leader who visited Burra several times for the association.
The Mt Dryan Returned Soldiers plan a Legacy Ball on Friday July 26 to raise funds. Howard Griffen and Hooper lead Burra and Hallett Sub-Branches forming a committee for a four piece band, novelties and dancing with prizes. Donations, a dressed turkey and a decorated cake support expenses.
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