Presentation to Pte. Mick Ward in Burra celebration
A July 20 gathering at Miss D. Walace's gig honored Private Mick Ward on his name leave. Speakers praised his loyal service, family duty, and readiness to serve, with community figures and the mayor noting his long military ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mick Ward
D. Walace
A. B. Riggs
Soldiers’ Welfare Committee
Rij
Mice
Burra
Taurie
Dut
Austria
Mick
Burra Show Society
Genders
Jennizog
T. J. Danny
Mer. Jeffery
Mick Ave
C. . Preics
AT. P
Burra Public School Weekly Ination Results And Donations
Burra Public School reports student names by grade including tare Deart Lommac Bartle Kakoschike and others with naming of several grades and students. The text lists aeroplanes project and a donation of waste items and tyres valued at 9 pounds 10 shillings excluding tax. The Burra Council assisted by transporting the consignment to the station as thanks for generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tare Deart Lommac
Aunn Bartle
Fann Kakoschike
Wenny Byles
Valterie Terry
EHI
Joan Nelson
Rod Bailey
Frank Mod
Pam Davis
Colin Sellars
Sur Monte
Colin Nankivelt
Paille Parker
Joe Ford
Wes Josie Jennizon
Kevin Davis
Bevan
Burra Council
Black Springs School Weekly Examination Results
Week ended 17 July 1942 lists medal winners across grades. A Grade VES Malcolm Francine earns medal, Grade VI Harold Kelly grades I IV with Aunt Hersey, Grade I Doris Rowan Lorraine Jeffery tied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
aGrade Ves
Malcolm — Francine
Harold Kelly Grates
I —IV
Aun Hersey
Doris Rowan
Lorraine Jeffery
Renown Brand Teasware and Seagrass Furniture Set
A damaged OCR item notes a presentation at a local event. Miss Melva Wohling spoke on behalf of EPGE, delivering a parcel of comforts to Pte. Ward amid acknowledgments and tributes for Miss Warner's contribution and arranging the room. The report preserves period tone and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tseware and
Seagrass
Royal Institution For the Blind
Melva Wohling
Riges
EPGE
Mick
Aresser
Pte. Ward
Mapri
Warner
Burra Town Council Holds July Meeting Minutes
The Burra Town Council met in the Coubell Chamber on Monday evening in July 2010. The session covered ARP debt concerns, institute purchase talks with Burra District Council, and multiple tenders for Park Land Rent. Debates addressed road repairs, water works, and a letter to authorities re the Sond Accord Bridge, with various motions carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Coubell
T. &. Woaliscott
Civil Defence
CJ Kellaway
Clete
Grellaway
Bevan
1 Corporation
Bisher
Neat Lincetine
Kellaway
A Bevan
George Street
Beyen
Cr. Harvey
Parkes
Truro
Fisher
Harvey
Bret
Opnoile
Marston
Public Works
Enue Easual Lebor
Son Accord
Cr_ Barvey
Cr. Puher
Ville
Wear Smith's
Harsey
Fr. Marston
Burra Record
Red Cross Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
The first annual Red Cross Executive Committee meeting at Burra reported 13 members present with apologies from Mrs F. Sara and Miss M. Pearce. Highlights included the secretary's report, Baby Competition proceeds, a 1961 governor’s visit, a quota of £350 with £580 0s 9d raised, and badge day success totaling £22 9s. Officers and delegates for the coming year were announced, with duties allocated among directors, secretaries, treasurers, and group leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
F. Sara
M. Pearce
Astton
Mise M. Rogers
Burra Red Cross Executive Committee
Red Cross
Childtoy
Andrew ‘Tennant
Cady Muris Barclay-Harvey
Iate
Cady Muriel
Tnstitute
Red Cross Ais
REL Wriven, Group
Scovel
Stow
Granches
Dutton
Pebbury
A Pennant
VSD
J. B. Jennison
Burn. North
Myx
F.C.W
Jennison
M Reyes
RSL
Mesdames
A. Bruce
Beyin
Mesdames Eoverdste Sind Bazikivell
Ted Cross Alds
Hawker
Saray
MM. Rogers
Gebers
P. Rogers
Bevan
G. Morgan
W. Lee
Burra Observation Schedule and Volunteer Notice
Weekly timetable from Burra Observation listing shifts for July 27 to August 7 with names like J Jennison W Beare P Horan A Walker and E Steven McGrath Ron Futter and H Z Basson. Includes a volunteer notice seeking help and a sequence of late night hours across several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Pledge
Jennison
Jeffery
W. J. Beare
Saraiam
P. Horan
PL Dower
Ky Walker
Aim
Sime
E. Steven
McGrath
Ron Futter
Hopkins
H. Z. Basson
W. E. Davies
Leighton Social Honors Jack Earle Before Departure
At Leighton Hall a gathering saluted Jack Earle on Saturday night with speeches by Mr. Canny and Mr. Field. The event honored his Volunteering for service with the RAAF and wished him a safe, speedy return. Local residents presented gifts and heartfelt thanks amid damp weather reducing attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Earle
Laighton
J. Ploid
Roy Earle
Martin Hogan
G. Gask
T. Danny
RAAF
Jack
Jack Field
Leighton
Bogan
RAAF Recruiting Campaign Visit To Butra
Filot Officer Henschel and ACW Heslop arrive in Butra this evening at 6 30 and will stay until 9 am Thursday for RAAP WAP and Boy Scout air camp liaison. Port Officer Henechall to meet local recruit ing committee Tuesday evening and CW A members at 3 pm Wednesday. Heslop to visit meetings at 3 pm Wednesday. Persons wishing to form or join are asked to contact the officers or local secretary Mr. J B Jennifer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filot
Henschel
ACW
Heslop
Butra
Semein
RAAP
WAP
Boye
Henechall
RAAF
C.W
Wedo
Eeslap
Qoeings
Wednesang
Saas Sea Wat Aire
Hove
J.B. Jenni
Red Cross and F.F. CF Unit 109 Weekly Shop Notes
Red Cross and F.F. CF Unit 109 held Friday shop with Hames J Barker D Watson G Pinch Mowaters and Well in attendance as listed by Mesdames BBL Smith Bellock and Mrs Joan ord. Weather damp but brisk trade. funds totaled £8 18s 8d plus £10 from a sympathiser. Weekly shop opened as Mes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hames J. Barker
D. Watson
G. Pinch
Mowaters
Mesdames Bbl Smith
Joan ‘Ord
Mes
Handed Gift Sparks Toasts and Midnight Singalongs
A handover gift sparked applause and a pledge to uphold past ideals. Dancing resumed, followed by supper, a welcome item at the gathering. At midnight, attendees joined hands for the singing of Auld Lang Syne.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pte. M. Ward
Burra Public School
Black Springs School
Sadiler
Sara & CO
Burra Town Council
Red Cross Executive
A.C
Aite
Price
R.A.A.F
Walafs
Red Cross and
F.F. CF
Unit 109
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