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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1954
Page
4
Lifelong Hallett resident Mrs O'Leary was honored at a farewell tea hosted by Mrs Cloyd McTnneas. Friends recalled her town ties while a mystery parcel yielded a teapot later to grace her new home. Mrs O'Leary was joined by her sister Mrs B Jones from Neeknre Station.
Mrs Jeffery led the May meeting at Mount Bryan CWA with a district guild turnout from Black Springs Farrel Wat Mt Bryan Hallett Kooring Tronming and Hanson. The hall featured chrysanthemums and winter flowers as members sang the National Anthem and enjoyed piano solos, a nursery rhyme contest, and a charade. A two tier birthday cake crafted by Mrs H B Stockman became the afternoon’s centerpiece as duties were performed. a surprise gift for Mrs H Jennison highlighted the event. Trading and door takings boosted proceeds to about £22, with apologies from several members. Plans included a June 18 ball and decorations committee. advance notices for a school visit and Queen photo recitation.
The Willallo Hall event titled Successful Dance At Willalo attracted a crowded audience and generated a profit of £35. The Lucky Spot Dance went to Russel Harris and Miss R Pearce, Monte Carlo to T Norton and Miss M Brooks, with a delicious supper served by the ladies.
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