Proposed Closing of Country High Schools Debate
A Burra High School Council deputation met Education Minister at Parliament House on July 21 1831 urging against widespread high school closures. They pressed for moderated costs through fees and bursaries while protecting rural access, and warned of adverse effects on 60 Burra students and wider country education. The minister defended the plan as necessary, noting benefits of country schooling, hostel strategies, and the need to balance budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra High School Council
Parliament House
5. Meliigh
D. M. Steele
Soer
Education Committee
Etbjeader
T. H. Woollasott
Burra
Corporation
Realno
Focal Council
Country High Schoole
Great Britain
Burce High School
South Australia
Carrie
Exeral
Hig
Peterborough
Nir
M. W. Bednall
Oer
Wie
Snally
Steele
New South Wales
Western Australia
School of ‘Mines
Workers’ Educational Association
Kindergarten Union
Bisgeeding
Education Department
Adelaide
Thomas
Mt Bryan Seeding Prospects and Local Farewell Social
A Mt Bryan report notes healthy seeding progress with crops thriving and farmers delaying fallow due to rains. Wheat priced at 1/8 per bushel and tax concerns surface. A shooting incident injures Allan Edwards but injuries are minor. A farewell social honors Mr and Mrs Bald, leaving for Cowindilla, with gifts and speeches, ending in games and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scultin
L. Murphy
Allan Edwards
Edwards
G. Goodridee
Tedlaggan
Afr. W. Poyeer
Bald
W. Stewart
Hire Purchase and Land Issues in House Debates
Questions in the House cover hire purchase agreements for farmers misled by land agents, proposals to curb fraud, and discussion of pastoral land blocks northwest of Terruols. Officials note seven blocks allotted, with about 250 square miles per block, and ongoing applications for the remainder. The Disability Grant talks reference Federal budget figures and Cock Commission payouts to South Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Assembly
L. Bather
Acton
Br. McHugh
Terruols
Gunn
South Australia
Canberra
Australia
Cock Commission
Melbourne
Cronet Clu Capers Delight Hallett Crowd
The Crowded lea Institute hosted a Cronet Clu Capers night featuring a 4 dance program for all ages from 19 to 99. Married couples led the floor with polonaise and old time dancing, winners announced for over 40 and married groups, as well as single dance contests. The event, praised for its homely spirit, will be an annual affair with July 22 1982 noted as open. Anoutback relief drives and clothing donations were planned for a future gathering, inviting community help and parcel drop offs.
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Lea
Joe Prior
M.C
Evans
Hyers
Walts
Nourse
King
Rod Prior
Seigert
Mitchell
Ysteowie
Stella Pohmner
Bod McRae
Miss Hopking
Steve Duggan
Hallett
Outback
Reliet
Kuitpo
Phil
Penn
Mixed foursome handicap competition results
A mixed foursome handicap competition was held Saturday under conditions favorable for Revels. Teams led by Mee Tiayeenied and Gaskell battled for top honors with scores ranging into the 80s and 90s, including pairings like Mr and Mrs Adams and J Price with Mize Bruce in close play.
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Tiayeened
Tiver
Mamp. Gaskell
DC Seieert
Ter EL Sehak
Miss Blight
A. Honen
Prige
W. Penn
Kes Wabi
C. B. Longford
M.G. Tiver
Adams
Amd
Dirs
E. J. Gaskell
BIDBA BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION THRILLS ON THURSDAY EVENING
Thursday night action saw Reds vs Greens in a tight match with final score Greens 43 Reds 42. Tom Kellaway led scorers with 26 for Greens while J Pucork 14 and N Willis 4 aided the Reds. Browns beat Old Golds 82 20 with Lee 14 and Kellock 7 among the scorers. The Orange team defeated Green 15 3 in the young ladies game featuring C Penglase M Lynch and M Bell in the winning side with Boorman 9 and Bell 6 as goal getters. Green side included Hill Lynch Thomas Footner and R Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reds
Greens
Tom Kellaway
Rads
T. Kellaway
J. Pucork
N Willis
Webling
Buss
Brinkworth
Bedgman
A. Rogers
Browns
Old Golds
Lee
Davey
K. Kellock
J. Bill
Orange
Green
C. Penglase
M. Lynch
M. Bell
D. Boerman
D. Boorman
Mises
Hill
E Lynch
M. ‘Thomas
Footnrd arti R_ Warder
B Warner
Chess tournament opens with handicaps and round one
The first round of the annual chess tournament will be played Monday night in Room and continues until 10 p.m. Handicaps are set for competitors including Edmonds Stockley Down Jones McWaters Potter Scroopy Tavey and Fairchild. A draw determines pairings, with rounds conducted as rubber or tombere events, and absent players may forfeit their games.
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Davey
Fairchild
Coles
Jonss
Phillips
Edmonds
Ryan
Scroop
Patter
Stockley
Tyes
Cass A
Clas
Mi Tune
Down Jones
McWatere
Potter
Scroopy Tavey
Isaac Y R. Fairchild
Phillipe
Dane
Hyan M. Fairchild
Mics Ryan
Walker
Hey
Gates
Adies
Mr. Davey
Bank of Australasia
Libary
Booborowie Football Association lineup presented
The Sth Beebe Om team travels Saturday to meet Hallett with captain M Cousins and players B Cousins K Dewhire Me Parnety R Watnds B Bowl Earce G Brendon D Horgan Mai Tacha A Grovenia EK Finch Pk C Fairchild K Brond L Fairchild G Melivide Max Farrelly in the reserves J Vernes J Finch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booborowie
Association
Sth
Beebe
M_ Cousins
B. Cousins
K. Dewhire
Me Parnety
Earce
G. Brendon
D. Horgan
Mai Tacha
A. Grovenia
Finch
The Juggernaut of Sovietism Threatens Australia
A wartime period warning details fears that close consciousness could split Australians into pro and anti Soviet camps. It argues Russia aims to control world resources via a global plan and warns tariffs cannot stop a dumping surge. The piece cites customs actions and labour tensions as Australia resists Soviet influence.
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Australia
Russia
Herdinge
Renthare
Tasco
Hilton Young
Australis
Esseak Tapeiat
New South Wales
Tsort
Schiena Alti
Ig den Freedom
Bes
Deri
Heep
Labor Party
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Education
MT. Bryan
Pederson
Son
Ourprice
Ourfpricr
Guairtt
Sphone
Promano
Bos Dandfs
Frocer
Urra-Re
Bidba Basketball Association
Booborowie Oval
North Hodborowe
Hai
Hinds
St Hamunds
Spalding
Campbell
Midat
M Hogan
J. Q. Hogan
Liberty Petrol
Liberty
Sara & Co
Aberdeen
C. Sandland
Democriev Utepjen
Chinkers
Bisturr
Rass Juggernaut
URRA
N.C.C
Eriizss
Gum Creek
Hom
W. G. Duncan
Ructisruiia
Roenar
Senda Os Suly
Sis
Mae
Trill
Kooringa
Bank
Puskaka
Ruby
Shell Defiance
Defiance
the Shell Company Limited
Phin’s Stores
Nice Ranger
E. Pocock
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