Coronation Service at Burra Witnessed by Local Dignitaries
A Burra Coronation service hosted by the Burra Minateer Fraternal drew 300 to 400 people. Local government figures and church leaders attended as Rev. C. Christopher led prayers and a children’s address. The collection for the Crippled Children’s Home at Sommerton totaled £21 with more than £17 to be sent onward.
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Burra
C. Christopher
Lieuts Bloxham
Boehm
Empire
Pastor B. Ashdown
Sommerton
Old Coronation Medal Found by 84 Year Old Resident
Mrs Robins of Kings ton Street Burrs brought a heart shaped coronation medal to the office. The piece, issued for royal children at the dawn of the century, bears King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. It notes the 1901 accession and the 1902 coronation on June 26.
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Mra
L. Robins
Kingston Street
Burrs
Edward Vod
Alexander
Edward Vic
Robins
Protest on Ereights Rise in city demonstration
A protest march formed in Ereights Rise as locals gathered to denounce rising prices and call for policy changes. Organizers cited economic strain affecting workers and families, urging authorities to address inflation and cost of living concerns.
Critical Stage For Lambing In Dry Conditions
Farmers report ewes in anxious lambing due to extreme drought. Hand feeding is deemed essential as dry feed weakens ewes and may cause lamb losses. With careful hand feeding, breeders expect reasonable lamb survival and positive district results despite challenges. One note mentions a child attending Manuanill School.
Safety Council Formed At Burra Meeting
A Burra meeting discussed forming a National Safety Council Branch. Mr Page chaired with Mr Campbell outlining branch aims across road, industrial, plant and home safety to reduce accidents. Officers elected included President W Carpenter Vice President Pattrick and Secretary E R Davey.
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National Safety Council of
South Australia
Berre
Burrs
C. & Page
Unley
Industria Committee
NSC
Wex
Stanley Hawker
Thomas
W. Carpenter
Page
National Safety Council
Mrr Campbell
Burra
Council
Port Pirie
Port Augusta
Adelaids
Safety Council
Campbell
Campball
Pettrick
Burra Anid
Io Burra
White
Carpenter
Pattrick
E. R. Davey
ER Davey
New Bell and Howard projector arrives for Burra School
The School Welfare Club raised funds for months to replace an obsolete projector. On Tuesday 26 May the new Bell and Howard outfit arrived in Burra at a cost over £300. A film evening will showcase the equipment to donors and the community.
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Education Department
Taille
Burra
Bell
Howard
Broken Finger Hits Burrs Player In Football Match
Mr Dean Bernardt suffered a broken finger during the Burrs vs Boob Crowle game at Memorkil l Burra. The text notes prior broken limbs in his football career, including an 1851 leg break as a Burrs team member.
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Burrs
Boobcrowle
Mt ‘Memorkill
Burra
Dean Bernardt
Dean
Now
Weekend Sports Roundup Highlights Narrow Victories
Hallett recorded the easiest win of the day in the fifth series, moving four points clear in the premiership with a 49a to 9-7 win over Terpwie. Spalding beat Leighton by 23 points as final scores read 13-15 to 9-16. Burra fell to Booborowie 13-10 after improved recent form. In shooting, P Marston won both Handicap and Marks sections with 100 and R Bernhardt claimed 96 to win the 500 and 600 yards Group Trophy with 200 points. Golf Stableford saw Mrs Bloomfield triumph with 72, a season best. May 27 BAe Silver Spoon round won by C Gardner, and handicap events by Mrs M Apher and Mrs C Blight.
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Pootball Hallett
Terpwie
Spalding
Leighton
Burra
Booborowie
Stableford
Bloomfield
Gali Associates
Bae
Mere C. Gardner
M_ Apher
Badge Day raises funds for Disabled Soldiers Association
The Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers Association reports Burra residents donated to Badge Day. Total badges sold yielded £69 5s 9d with £65 from badge sales and other contributions bringing the effort to £69 5s 9d. Hon. State Secretary J Carpenter thanks Burra and District for generous support from locals, including long-time resident contributors.
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Burra
J. Carpenter
Etate
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Burra Township Decorated For Coronation Festivities
Town Burra is brightly decorated on Monday and Tuesday with red, white and blue bunting and streamers for the coronation. Local shops such as Bence's Ltd and Matthews Emporium display patriotic window scenes while others like Sara & Co's Burra Worth and Wilkinson's also feature themed decorations. An old print from 1901 showing the Royal Family adds historic flair to the celebrations.
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Burra
Bence’s Ltd
Matthews Emporium
Messrs Sara & Co's
Burra Worth
Australia
Messrs Wilkinson's
Carperi
Eiward
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Bec
Manuanill School
Bob Saemants
Agats
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