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Newspaper

Burra Record

Location

Burra, South Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 01, 1948

Page

3

Returned Soldiers Aid Group hearing impact on housing

A summary of a station meeting of the Conjunction Ladies' Auxiliary shows leaders including Mr Cully State President and Mr Craigie State Treasurer outlining the association’s work. They noted about 4000 monthly calls for help and progress on housing for returned soldiers with 150 permits secured and land bought. Donations of clothing and supplies were requested for Daws Road Angorichina and beds on wheels. Supper followed with thanks from officials and recognition of the ladies' volunteers.

Kelith May My Burra Mount Bryan Aig Sitensanes Cully Craigie Cox Associatio Daws Road Angorichina W. Phin Hallett G. H. Dollman Burra Ladies’ Auxiliary G. H. Dolman

Sale Notice Mentions Donors and Valuation

Fragmentary notice references donations and sale action. It lists amounts like 22 pounds and 26 pounds with names such as Dolman and Reg Wares. The readable text hints at a sale or auction context and a register of contributors or beneficiaries.

Ayaa Dolman Seno Reg Wares

Balloon finds near Burra raise weather science interest

The Observatory at Adelaide releases weather balloons with recording instruments. Parachutes and instruments are sometimes recovered in country east of Burra. Mr G R Thomas of Hogback reports the latest find and asks returns to authorities.

Observatory Adelaide Liye Burra G. R. Thomas Hogback

Stockowners Meeting Heads to Burra Branch June 11

Executive Officers of the Stockowners Association of South Australia will attend the Burra Branch meeting. War-time staff and transport shortages curtailed activities, but increased staff allows resumed full-time organizing. Mr T G Fenn resumes full duties. Mr C Sinclair Wood becomes Secretary. Visiting officers will be welcomed at Burra meeting on June 11.

Burra

Miss M Davey Wins Handicap Stroke at Burra Golf Club

Burra Golf Associates Miss M Davey won an 18 hole handicap stroke event last Saturday with a net 70. Other links finishers included Mrs M Mids 72 Miss M V Pearce 76 Mrs R Jeffery 79 and Miss Campbell 101. A handicap stroke event is set for Wednesday with entrance sixpence. Next Saturday starts the Eclectic Competition with a trophy donated by Miss Scovell and a related handicap stroke event. R Jeffery and Mrs J Hill ordered afternoon tea recharge.

M. Davey M. Mids M. V. Pearce R. Jeffery

Birthday greetings for August Pohmer 80th at Tooralle

Congratulations to Mr August Pohmer of Tooralle Hallett who on Saturday June sth will celebrate his 80th birthday. He remains active and in good health with similar notes for Mr James Brady of Bryan East turning 87 on June 3.

August Pohmer

Legacy Club Appeal Close Date Proposed

A legacy club appeal acknowledges payments from Mr and Mrs FM Pearce totaling £138 16s 9d and £2.0.0 for a combined £140 16s 9d. It is proposed to close this appeal on June 7.

Road Accidents Rise in Country Areas in Australia

The Australian Road Safety Council notes country road accidents are unusually high. Secretary Mr J C Howard says action is contemplated to make rural users more cautious. He cites hazards common to cities including speed, drunkenness, driver carelessness, old vehicles, and heavy transport.

Rual Australian Road Safety Council J. ¢. Howard Howard Carless Neas

Not Cricket and the Punch of an Umpire

A batsman recalls a contentious dismissal saying the ball glanced off his head into the wicketkeeper's hands and the umpire gave him out. A teammate quips that decisions sometimes go by the punch.

Heenzo Cougar Remedy Popular With Noted Figures

Ingmua Devan reports Gladys Manchiell and Captain Franke Hurley endorse Heenzo Cougar Remedy as a quick economical cure for coughs colds catarrh bronchitis and influenza. The remedy is recommended for general relief and speedy administration.

Ingmua Devan Gladys Manchiell Franke Hurley Uss Heenzo Nit Ares

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Baulderstone Johnathon Stanley Studios Main Street Clare Stockowners’ Meeting Burra Golf Associates Allly Pyke’s Bukra Bakery Forgan Commonwealth Forgan’s J. & R. Forgan Ltd Crystal Brook and Port Piri Matthews ED Wooll EN Gloves Axminster Hearth Legacy Club Appeal A. L. Clode Carpenter and Builder Burra North Furniture Packers Cook Bros. Fisher Terrace Mike End Charles Radford
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