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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1902
Page
2
An October forecast claimed a £500,000 surplus for the federation’s first year but actual figures reveal a £900,000 credit and only £405,000 extra surplus. If revenue had not topped estimates by £900,000, the year would show no surplus or a deficit, with savings only by Sir George Turner halving the expected £180,000.]]>
The town reports rising pneumonia fears but notes a mild outbreak among youths with 64 of 370 pupils at school. Letters praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for preventing severe illness, and other items mention water conservation discussions and a court matter in Burra.
Riondyke reports reveal high municipal pay and unusual levies in Dawson with aldermen at £400 a year, sanitary inspector £600 and town clerk £1320. Tax items include 2p for shoeblacks and £100 for traveling waders while boarding-house ads run on the bill of fare.
On Wednesday July 16 Burta Renmark teams played a home and away series. Burta Renmark won by a large margin. D S Moore set a high scoring 3 Marlin Hemi rifle record at the range. J A Pearce, new club president, received thanks as clock trophy presented by R Urwin spurring members and finances.
A letter from Charles John King of 8 Chathe-street Norwood describes severe indigestion with pain and weight loss. He credits Clementa Tonics for clearing swelling, reducing pain, restoring appetite, and enabling a normal daily life after a lengthy illness.
A Sydney letter to the Daily Telegraph argues against barmaid abolition by noting women could pursue other work such as domestic service but would face contempt and familiarity in service roles. The German press reports Polish soldiers in Prussia joining the Russian Army.
The obituary notes the death of Mr. Thomas Lines at age 44 after months of illness. He was well known in Bure, leaving a wife and several children. The funeral was held Saturday with T B Angwin officiating at the graveside. Members of the Burra Buna Lodge MA attended.
Alfred Wheatley of Burra dies at age sixty during a health visit to Wallaroo. Longtime saddler and homemaker, he recently retired from work. He led the Burra Band for many years and mentored many local musicians. He leaves a grown family.
In Redruth magistrates court Madame Luella was sued by Frederick James Uten for £6 for board and lodging after allegedly agreeing to work, then disappearing. The informant testified to the agreed rate and Luella's bank references, with court noting she did not appear. The case linked to broader mockery of mine dream warnings at an inquest.
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