Hallett RSL to Buy Own Club Rooms in Hallett
The Hallett RSL Sun. Branch plans to purchase the Church of England property in Hallett, formerly the Bullitt Institute, to serve as Sub-Branch Club Rooms. Donations include a £800 cheque and £100 cheque, with further funds needed for repairs and furnishings. A public appeal is not made, but members are asked to raise £10 each toward a common fund.
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Hallett Rsl
Sun
Anh Incorporated
Church of England
Hallett
Bnllett Institute
Heddle
Adel~ Yaude
Ted Witt
Burra
St Marys Guild Holds Meeting and Plans Fete
St Marys Guild held a general meeting in the Parish Hall on Tuesday with nine members present. The Rector Rev Putter chaired prayers and opened proceedings. Plans included the Annual Fete at the RSL Hall on November 44 at 11 am with luncheon and an afternoon auction, plus a children's Fancy Dress Frolic on September 20 at the Institute. Members were to bring items for the Work Stall. tea and takings of 11 shillings were recorded.
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St. Mary's Guild
Fey. Putter
RSL
Institute
Pettet
Lott
Edward J. Davey Celebrates 83rd Birthday in Burra
Mr Edward J. Davey, Burra Town Clerk for 34 years, marks his 83rd birthday today and remains active, driving, retired from bowling, and long-time Foresters Lodge secretary. The Davey family totals 197 years in local government and Institute roles across four generations.
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Edward J. Davey
Burra
Davey
Hieta
Foresters Lodge
Deal
Sf Davey
Kalgoortie
Broken Hill
William Davey
Burra Institute
Arthur A. Davey
Institute
Bénaré Davey
Reg) Davey
Arthur Davey
Council
Charity Race Meeting For Hospital Building Fund
The committee announced a forthcoming race meeting to benefit the Borra Hospital Building Fund Appeal. Seven events include Hospital Handicap and Nurses Trial Stakes, with races named for hospital staff and trainees. The event on Wednesday October 18 1952 will feature a Hur Alle race the Gap Burdie. Catering by the Burra Branch CWA. tickets available district wide.
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Borra Hospital Building Fund
Burra
C.W.A. Wil
Community Duty to Defend Against Evil Designs
A civic message urges residents to defend the community from aggression and preserve for children the values and safeguards passed down. The note calls for unity, vigilance, and collective responsibility to uphold safety and moral standards.
Burra Rifle Club Stages J Schwier Trophy Second Stage
Burra Rifle Club conducts the second stage of the J Schwier Trophy over 500 and 600 yards this Saturday. A working bee on the same day drew good attendance but limited members from completing planned tasks.
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Sucotiné
J. Schwier
Min
Catholic Debutante Ball at Burra Town Hall
The first Catholic Debutante Ball held in Burra Town Hall on Friday night July 29 drew about 400 attendees from the district. Music by Johnnie Green's Band, decorations by Simon d Were, and a grand supper organized by A M Ryan and helpers marked the event. Prizes included a bag of sugar won by Iris Kukoschke and other donations supported by local people and Miss L. Phillips. Dr Bryan Gallagher presided as Most Rev. and others assisted, with Bert Battle coordinating announcements and sound.
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Burra Town Hall
Johnnie ‘Green
Simond
Yuegee
Bert Battle
H. Alm
Tully
Debutante Ball Sees Debs and Official Party
The event featured J Byrnes and guests including Mrs Lordchin the Bishop and the Mayor among the Official Party. Debs wore gowns with heart shaped necklines and gathered skirts. Miss Patricia Fahey and Miss Barbara Ivengberg in white tulle. Supper followed the presentation and gifts were exchanged with apologies from some attendees.
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Lordchin
W. Carpenter
Mary Fahey
Joseph Furst
Clear Sheep Market At Morgan Market Leads In Clearance
Morgan Market reports strong clearance with 4,787 yarded sheep sold, top price 6 3 0 for 396 wethers. Lots from J V Lord & Sons and Wood Bros. of Barsbia, Pine Valley and others, with buyers from Laxton, Walkerle, Owen, Tayloe, Kaplinds, Budunda and nearby districts.
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Xue
Ontticarn
Maso ‘Wood. Bros
Barsbia
J. V. Lord & Sons
Cakyale
Aprishorn
Horn
J. V.lord && Sons
Pine Valley
Ahorn
Thorn
Sheen
Substantial Response Continues For Hospital Appeal
Substantial funds are in hand and negotiations for hospital buildings may begin. It is expected to wait on Hon. Minister for Health Mr McEwin within the next fortnight to seek the government subsidy. The listed payments include George Warnes and Reg. Warnes among others.
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George Warnes
Warnes
M. B
M. A
Gebbardt
McEwin
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Hallett R.S.L
Dr. Heddle
St. Mary’s Guild
Boon
Hospital Building Fund
Michela
Evasiane
Hompia
Burra Rifle Club
Catholi Ic
Bryan Ua
Debutantes
Most Bey
Bryan Gallagher
DD Dpu
Meera
J. Byrnes
Fipss
Humphrys
Barbara Elngberg
Phil Canny
J. Fisher
Debs
G. Brantley
Hawker
W. Julie
Brance
Max Joan Fisher
Elder's Morgan Market
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