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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1931
Page
1
Burra Golf Club reports a close championship final won by E A W Haese with 86 to 97 over Sangster amid tough weather. B grade trophy went to F March after beating G H Robinson on the 19th hole. Other results feature Hallett Bedcall, Phillips, and multiple matches across divisions including ladies events and various pairings.
A brief note previews a stage entrance and performance titled Great Pepperotint Curtain focusing on health related themes. It cites performers in a local venue and hints at a early show schedule with emphasis on novelty acts.
A recent Burra Rifle Club practice at 200 and 800 yards used Defence Dept adopted targets. Scores reached 48 of 50 at 200 yards by A Aughey PW Hogan and BH Ostex. New short rifles showed promise and top 300 yard score belonged to A C Aughey with W J Edmonds F Spencer and H Yinscott among contenders.
General President and General Secretary attended the Burra Branch meeting at the Eastern Telephone Building. Chairman J. Warnes welcomed officials, noted Radford’s resignation, and outlined committee elections. Reports covered finances, fencing at Bildning Creek Reserve, wage and arbitration issues, branding trials, and road contribs, with calls for further study and future resolutions.
Walter Murray backs a paint remedy for sheep branding as legible for 12 months, opposing neck or head brands. The chairmen push for branding at abattoirs with washable, temporary paint. Executive urged to consult Metropolitan Abattoirs Board and Stock Department to desensitize the Brands Act and explore lasting branding fluids for shearing to sheathing while resisting scouring.
Of note this week St Marys beat Rechabites 26 11 after leading from the first end Foresters Reds defeated Manchester 19 16 Oddfellows edged Methodist 27 22 Forest ers Blues lost to Unity 14 18 The Premiership table shows St Marys and Foresters Blues atop with 14 matches played Foresters Reds 14 and Oddfellows 14 also high with totals and points listed This completes the second round of matches and looks toward the next round.
The Burra Homing Club held its second race from Carrneton, a 93 mile line, birds flew fairly well. Kellaway won by 5 seconds, with ALP Barris presenting a silver cup. The first trophy race to Copley is planned for September. A full trophies list will be published later. Next Saturday another race from Carrieton will be flown for any wishing to enter.
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