Wedding of McRae Wood and Sara
Miss Beth Sara married Leading Aircraftsman Thomas McRae Wood in a Sunday ceremony described in flowery detail. The church setting featured Japonica fruit bowls and autumn-toned flowers, with a reception at the Sara home where guests admired attire including pearls and pastel gowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phate
Buret
Beth Sara
Medicist Crue
Sue Church
Thomas McRae Wood
H. x. Bartlett
Tamparet Plar
Duncan McRee Wood
Clare
Frank T. Sats
Burra North
Gare
Setale
Jong
Jony
Tulle
Ruth
Colin “McDonald
Leighton
Claire Sara
Sara
Cynthia Sarachos
Bailey
Hanson
Z1sq
Notable local moves and visits in Gum Creek area
Christine Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Brown of Gum Creek recently applied for the RAAB, received her call last week and will take up duties as Mandigators. Sagnt Lieul W Richards and Mrs Richards with their son Trevor visited Mrs A R Crewes over the weekend. The popular BDI and his wife were greeted warmly by Burrs friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Brown
Brown
Gum Creek
RAAB
W. Richards
Bdi
Burrs
Pearce and Son Glass Putty Paints and Upholstering
C J Pearce and Son advertise glass of any size putty paints varnishes repairs upholstery and undertakers services with telephone contact 48 for inquiries or orders.
Booborowie Hall Plans Grand Ball and Fundraiser
Booborowie residents plan a Grand Ball on October Mth to raise funds for the local hall’s upkeep. The event features a public Uply Man Competition with Messrs Td Salley M S Hagker and AW Pate contesting seats. A committee has been formed to run the competition and ball, aiming to secure essential finances for wartime civic needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Td Salley
M.S. Hagker
Pate
Partie Willender - Shale Ns
Pre Marriage Party for Miss Elizabeth Sara
Mrs Roy Jeffery hosted a pre marriage party at her home on Thursday night for about 30 young people in honor of Miss Elizabeth Sara before her Saturday wedding. The lounge displayed creme pottery troughs of mixed flowers and tables were set for aduffel supper. Mrs Carl Pearce and Miss Rhonda Smith earned small prizes in a competition while Coralie Humphrys thanked the hosts and presented a Wye Silver Entree Dish to Beth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Jeffery
Elizabeth Sara
Bug
Carl Pearce
Rhonda Smith
Alioe
Coralie Humphrys
Mrs. Jefery
Beth
Heenzo cough remedy touted as multi use cure
An old wartime ad promotes Heenzo cough remedy claiming internal uses for chest nose and throat ailments and a nasal antiseptic for colds. It asserts rapid relief from headaches and says two bottles cost 2 shillings to make a pint of cough remedy for all ages.
Lambs Should be Marketed Early In August
The State Man's Power Committee of Advice urges farmers to market lambs early in August to ease labor shortages for lamb export. It cites difficulty in securing workers and notes possible use of Abattoir employees who are not key men. Cooperation from farmers in the district is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abatoine
C.G. Melville
Arbor Day Planting Event at Mt Bryan East School
Arbor Day was celebrated Friday July 24 at Mt Bryan East School with about twenty parents and friends attending. Students sang, poems were recited, and trees were planted by each child as visitors toured displays and the relay team, once old scholars, lost to a rival effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Bryan East School
P. Tilbrook
B. Ele. Dunstan
L. W. Gare
Tunstan
Finghes
P.tilbrook
FG. Thomas
Dunstan
Editor Letter Urges Against Printing Courp Cams
A. Coverdale writes to the editor questioning why the paper prints courp cams and buys, criticizing years of not doing so and wondering about diy washing. He warns against listening to scandalmongers and asks the paper not to kick people when they are down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ima
A. Coverdale
Successful Patriotic Ball at Boabou
The Catholic Women's League hosts a patriotic ball on Wednesday July 24 at Ponborowie with a near record crowd. Lindsay Jenkiners Band played five performers, extending dancing until 3 am. Miss V Leneh and Mr D Deilvie won a novelty event. supper was lavish. MC J W Hogan. secretarial duties by Mrs L Gall and Teamue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bootsie Catholic Women’s League
Ponborowie
Lindsay Jetiner
V. Leneh
D. Deilvie
J. Gill
Me» Mahon
M. Fennessy
BP. F. Carmody
J. W. Hogan
L. Gall
Teamue
Gsthalic
Burra Burra District Council Meeting Notes 1940
The Burra Burra District Council met on 6 July 1940. Elections and minutes included Chairman Atkins and a note of appreciation for Dr J. Warnes. Correspondence covered highways, war work spending, rubber collection, lighting restrictions, land leases, assessment revisions, and council representation on local bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keynes
Kooringa
Cl. B
Atkins
Gebhardt
I J. ‘Warnes
Aiking
Highways and Seal Government
J. C. Depton
Purell
Beavlehole
Mt. Bevan
W. Lomman
Booboronte
T. J. Unt Creek
Burra
Worlds End
Fice
Montolata
R. Wigley
Leighton
Tod
G- Rooke
M. Reilly
J. J. Smith
MC. Smith
MA. Reilly
A. W. Wood
D. Turner
P. ©. Turner
Messrs Bednall
Worth
Ej, Warnes
Ht. Atkins
B.pinch
D. Keynes
Burra Eor
H.C. Atkins
Clare Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
McRae Wood
Matthews Emporium
PHONE
G.B
Market Square
C. J. Pearce & Son
Booborowie Hall Matters
Joe Prt
Aladiaaeatiot
Heenzo
Boabou Wie
Burra Burra
Drs
T. J
Warnes
J. A
Z Flach
Beye Me
Waters
J. M Gebhard
We Tomman
Walker & Sons
Walker ‘Sons
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