Burra Progress Association Reformed Meeting in Burra
A pro tem committee forms from all present to reestablish the Burra Progress Association for town and district improvements. The group plans cemetery cleanup, reopens civic premises, schoolyard renovations, and enhanced publicity while seeking state and federal support for reopening the Burra Copper Mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrs
Burm
Progress Association
W. Carpenter
Carpenter
Burra
A. L. Bence
Rai
M. F. Pritch
J. ‘T. Pascoe
Jennizon
Burra 4
World unique fern seller byfield plants rare fern trade
Central Nort Queensland’s Ak Byfield marketed a rare fern named world unique for its long dark green leaves shaped like mallee fronds. He secured sole rights, sold to southern hotels and cafes, and even shipped specimens to Brisbane and Adelaide for cultivation in botanical gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ak Byfield
Central
Nort Queensland
West Burra
Peo
Brisbane Botanical Garden
Byfeld
Brisbane
Byfield
Record Wettest May Since 1893 in Burrs Readings
May 1952 brought rainfall of 5 59 inches at Burrs Post Office, the wettest May since 1893. Total yearly rainfall reached 27.80 inches, with 8 to 31 days of rain in May and only days without rain between May 1 and May 31. Compare with 1893 Bay rate of 638 points and 1889 April peak of 830 points. notes suggest possible higher totals outside town limits.
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Burrs
Bay
Avi
Merino Stud Rams To Be Sold At Sydney Sheep Show
The Sydney Sheep Show starts with 53 rams offered by multiple studs from Hart Bun enree Ltd Belcunda Koonoona Burra Collinsville Bungaree Murray Thomas and others. Thirteen rams and air transport to Sydney mark strong demand from NSW Queensland and WA as GA Merino strains gain favour for their hardiness and plain bodies. Sales to be valued at over 3 million with the event entering its 53rd annual run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corte Sbeal Studs
Sydney
Hart Bunenree Ltd
Belcunda
Mt Bryan
Eix
Koonoona Proprietore
Koonoona
Bungaree
Murray Thomas
Stradbrooke
Fairbanks
Rat
Murrey
Thomas
Stetke
Jorge
Evex
Mt Bryan Celebrates Cricket Premiership Victory Dinner
Mt Bryan wins the season and hosts a victory dinner at Mt Bryan Hotel on Saturday night. Six teams competed including Leighton and South Booborowie with weather keeping some reps away. Mr Joe Prior stood to toast, praises to the Association founded in 1983, and Captain A L Sollins received the shield from President RB Mayfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Bryan
Mt. Bryan Hndllett
Leighton
South Booborowie
North Boober
Wie
Spalding
Booborowie
Grey
New Offeer
Hallett
Bert. Wardle
Bryan Club
W. Phin
RB. Mayfield
A. L. Sollins
Pace Four
Essay Prize Awarded For Empire Day Competition
The Burrs High School held an Empire Day essay contest described as repressive, with donations from Mr and Mrs A B Rives funding prizes for the winners among the high school students. The event tied to Empire Day connected with Arbor Day.
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Burrs High School
A. B. Rives
North Eastern Basketball Association Weather Halts All Matches
Unfavourable weather on Saturday caused all matches to be abandoned with each team credited one point in the North Eastern Basketball Association standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satur
Empire Day celebrated at Burra High School
Empire Day at Burra High School featured tree planting to honor Old Scholars who died in World War II and Burra men who served. The event included leaders from RSL, Air Force Association, and Town Council, with speeches by the Mayor and local figures, a roll of twelve scholars, and a minute of silence before the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lott
T. Bainderstone
Aid Asociation
Burra High School
Burra
Prizary School
Mas Ley
Mr & Kellaway Sear
Burra Rsl
Air Forse Amoe
Seonteon
Leo
Heslo
Weillicott
Avenue of Memory Trees Planted Near School
The Avenue Of Memory event planted twelve trees along a straight row near the school on Sunday to honor former primary scholars Rodney Wilson and Dick Sutchett who died on HMAS Sydney. A tree was also planted in memory of Mr S Kelleway by his grandson Bevin.
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Utte
Armeirong
Duntey H
Davey Mervyn
Fuller
Kenneth Gengers
Davit BE
Mumme
Leonard W
Pen
Rodney Wilson
Dick Sutchett
HMAS
Sydney
S. Kelleway Star
Bevin
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Burra Progress Association Reformed
PRO
TEM
Messrs
R. Cummins
J.T. Pascoe
B.J. ‘Byres
H. A. Bevan
E. J. ‘Tapsfeld
R. E. Angel
Hb, Binks-Williams
Gardiner
Wolllers
A. T Bence
Pederick
E. T. Baulderstone
MF. Pritchard
H. C. Lott
H J. B. Jennigan
Chelemen
le Beithway
K. Murphy
Wh. Hanktvell
Walter Nankiyel
R. Wickes
Jenison
Dan
Heeb En Enn
Nanne Intaermenene
Old Association
Prank Sar
Bare
Jenntaon Anid
Mtoe
Seoul
Queensland
Western Australian
N. E. Basketball Association
Empire Day
BANK
Nny Sapeca
Sonne
Commonwealth Bank
Wee Bache
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