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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1930
Page
3
A letter to the editor objects to a deputation asking that the Adelaide Hospital be treated as a national hospital and funded state-wide. It argues hospital figures from Adelaide Hospital show negligible non city residents and warns against direct government aid to country hospitals, urging strong opposition to the move.
At Monday night’s meeting Dr Woollacott urged the Council to borrow £500 to fund wages for unemployed during winter, proposing £100 annual repayments for five years. Supporters argued relief is needed as men grow despaired while others warned ratepayers must know the plan and costs before voting. A formal scheme and consents from higher authorities were requested before any loan.
A May issue correction states that the council’s solicitor advised against adding names to the Assessment Book for voting, clarifying a misprint. It also notes errors in transfer block numbers 474-481, identifying 852 as the block author and tracing ownership from H. Madigan deceased to T. P. Madigan of Anne and Ayers.
At the residence of Mrs G E McDonald Redruth shore club members held a social evening with table tennis as the highlight. Elimination tests to 36 points produced keen competition. Max Fairchild won the event Ray Flaherty was runner up with strong quoit games. Supper concluded a very enjoyable gathering with prizes and accolades awarded.
The Hanson bridge evening hosted by the local golf club at Joes Connell chamber drew a large crowd from Gum Creek Farrells Flat and Copperdence. A sumptuous supper followed play which started at 1 and ended at 1 30. Henderson won the ladies prize a cake basket while Mr G Pxtullo took the gents trophy a tin of De Reske cigarettes. Mixed prizes went to Mixa C Dempsey and A Lomman. Hanson ladies plan to visit Farrells Flat on Wednesday and members must submit nominations for the two Silver Cups to the secretary by June 1 for the draw on the 20th.
In the past week Kooringa Police Court dealt with about twelve cases largely under the Motor Vehicles Acts for dangerous driving and ineffective tail lights. Several Justices of the Peace were named in alleged faked cases. Warnings were common penalties. A prior April incident involved youths selling shampoo powder, leading to warrants for Frederick Smith and David Richardson. The powder was said to be made from Kitchen’s extract of soup and linked to a broader police pursuit.
At a Town Council meeting Dr Woollacott reported repeated desecration at Burrs Cemetery. wreath covers torn, stones toppled, water tank left running, and a grave wheel moved. Officials consider suspects and may detain offenders, with potential reforms for culprits including possible time in reformatories.
From our own correspondent reports a brisk crowd attended the Saturday afternoon opening of Booborowie’s new 18 hole golf course despite fresh weather. President W Harding and District Council chair W Cousins praised community support. A keen club day saw McKinlay win a 41 stroke competition and a social program including tea, a cash draw, and an exhibition by local students and staff.
Haslet defeated South Bohorowie with a large margin in a local football match. Team sheets list Haslet players including W Ellis and F Durick, while Bohorowie’s lineup features M Cousins and B Madigan among others as reserves and officials prepare for Sunday’s game at St Mark’s.
The Institute Chess Club met on the 25th and decided to continue club nights on Tuesday evenings. Casual ties may be played in the Members Reading Room any evening. An invitation is extended to all chess players. The committee offers free room use one night per week to members who subscribe to the Library for a cheap winter programme.
A Melbourne letter from May 1930 critiques a compulsory wheat scheme as socialist, warning it would wreck private enterprise and drive capital abroad. It endorses a 20 per bushel federal bounty as an alternative, arguing it avoids the scheme’s risks while aiding growers and exports. The note is signed by F Hagelthorn, President, Temple Court, Melbourne, and addressed to J. G. Latham in Canberra.
In Ezechuan mountains Li Chung-yun, alleged 252 years old, attracts scholars and officials who seek firsthand memories of past eras. He cites birth in Kang-Hsi era and recalls events from that time, with many wives and a vast brood, while critics dispute scientific age claims. He also swears he recalled George Washington’s visit to China.
A critic argues the postwar war book boom distorts reality, condemning sensationalized works like Journey's End and All Quiet on the Western Front. The piece denounces pornographic and lurid depictions of soldiers and nurses, defending ex servicemen and ordinary life over sensational literature.
An advertisement touts Bisurated Magnesia as a fast acting cure for indigestion. It claims water or tablets neutralize excess acids, stop fermentation, and soothe the stomach lining. The ad notes doctors endorse it and lists medical usage. It also mentions a Great Papermet Cure For Coughs and Colds.
An essay extols insectivorous birds for farm benefit noting hawks suppress vermin and birds aid weed destruction. It cites Dr Cobb and American studies, defends sparrows and finches as beneficial seed eaters, argues protection of native pigeons, quails, and doves, and condemns sport shooting while recalling a veteran tale about truth and pride.
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