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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1937
Page
2
Further entries invited as Elm Eld er, Smith & Co announce sale conditions for a large consignment. The timetable lists 5500 sheep including 1000 wethers and 110 lambs, with numerous ewes, hoggets, and mixed lots from multiple owners. Terms require arrangements with auctioneers prior to sale.
Resignation of Councillor Frank Lindsey Worth triggers extraordinary vacancy in West Ward. Nominations close noon June 1 1937 at Town Clerk office. If needed a second ballot will be held July 3 1897 with further notices issued. Nomination forms available from Town Clerk E F Davey.
Renewal of driving licenses is due by end of June. Applicants must answer questions about physical condition accurately and seek advice if unsure. Mistakes, such as after an accident, can jeopardize the license and put the driver at risk.
Goldebrough Mart Co Ltd held its usual money market at Burra on Friday June when more sheep were submitted than advertised. Prices quoted for over 2,510 sheep yarded included 1013 sold with Bungaree blood lines, prime wethers and ewes. Notable quotes: 18/2 for Bungaree lambs, 37/9 for prime wethers, 29/0 to 24/3 for fat wethers, and 26/0 to 29/0 for hoggets and ewe lambs. Mixed-sex hoggets and lambs also featured, with mated British breed ewes noted among other lots.
Tenders for painting the exterior of the Junior Departments of the Roarings Methodist Sunday School at the front of the Lecture hall are invited for labour only. Tenders close Saturday, 15th June. The lowest or any tender may be accepted. For details contact John Drew, Frome Street, Tremmerh Trust.
A sensational old health claim states that mixing Heenzo with sweetened water yields a cough remedy equal to or superior to standard preparations for coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis, influenza, and whooping cough. It claims one million Australians use Heenzo annually and urges readers to buy from chemists or stores.
Nominations close at noon on Saturday June 12 1937 at the District Office Pearce's Buildings Koarings under Local Government Act No 2166 of 1884 for Mt Bryan Baldina Keanson Boohorowie wards with Florace A A Edwards John Kel Jock Frederick G Schols and Theodor Wechling named as candidates. If insufficient nominations to fill offices adjournment to ballot on July 7 1927 will be announced. Geo Powell District Clerk and returning officer appointed at May 1937 meeting.
The notice lists The Burra Record published every Tuesday evening at Commercial Street Rearings by Ernest Frederick Marston proprietor with telephone and borrow numbers for the Bor district.
A Saturday show features Eddie Cantor in his latest film The Millionaire’s Inheritance with comic misadventures as he meets financiers and the Sultan’s Palace scenes display Oriental luxury. Blood Money returns as the crime tale with George Barnett, plus a color cartoon Alias St Bick. Box plans at Coverdale’s Pharmacy. Correspondence about the pageant is invited with real names required.
Football picks list the Ronhorowie squad to represent 2stnst oor Iage at Bonhorowie on Saturday June 12. Names include C. D. Brooks, Jim Murphy, J. Brooks, R. Brooks, Mas Farrelly, Jack Murphy, P. Haren, P. Cousins, Alf Crabb, L. Coulter, K Coulter, J. Hrorgen, S. Shattock, E. Smerle, F. Shattock, G. Bricks, G. Brandon, Nineteenth, A. Roberts, Emercen cle, with W. Gallary 1, G. Baynes 3, F Kelly 3, N. Fairehita 4.
Friday afternoon at the Cara Tesram the Younger Set held 2 bridge after noon. The function was well patronised and enjoyable. The winner was Mrs G G Hawkes but she stood down as donor of the trophies. Mrs Iker Martin was acclaimed the winner. Afternoon tea was served under President Mrs Beryl Gillett with Younger Set members.
News from Rabaul reports Mounted Constable R B Jackson and family safe after earlier danger. Mrs Jackson and infant sent to Europe while Jackson remains in Rabaul. Also covered is a Burra Rifle Club sub committee dance at Lodge Tall Aberdeen to raise funds for rifle team training for Sydney Centenary matches in February next. A further dance is planned at Lodge Hall on June 19 with Harmony Orchestra providing music.
Redruth church anniversary services scheduled for 11 am 3 pm and 7 pm conducted by Rev G Jenkin and Rev A Dyers with 1150 not Sunday School Hanson 11 am Rev A Dyers. Tronmines 7 pm led by Rev A gen Westbury reports no service in Westbury
Birthday wishes, though a day late, are tendered to Mrs C E Haker who lives with her daughter Min G Melrose at Willogolechest4 ton on reaching another milestone on the Sth Tune. Friends wish her many happy returns.
On Tuesday next, 18 June, Mr O Bowden the newly appointed district Agricultural Tutor will address Hanson Agricultural Bureau members on farming as an economic proposition. He promotes rotational farming as advocated by Dr Callaghan of Roseworthy College and argues it offers better payoffs than the wheat rotation practiced by many South Australian farmers. The talk should prove both interesting and provocative amid local disagreement with the Roseworthy system.
Community items report Mes A Turner leaving Chapel Street for Port Adel aid where she will stay with Mes Nilsen for several weeks. Mr and Mrs Jesse Humphrys move from Leighton to Hynam South End where Humphrys buys land. Mrs B Denson of Booborowie plans hospital transfer to Burra. Capt Creswell of the Salvation Army in Adelaide is ill and six weeks from duty. Myrtle Drury steps in with Capt Williams. Clem Sampson home on leave before returning to West Australia. Ex-councillor for West Word & Inoking referenced.
The annual Taos Circle meeting presided by Mrs John Tennant adopted the report and balance, thanked auditor M. Edwards, and declared all offices vacant. New officers named include Mrs J Tenant as President and Mrs BE. F P. Macs ton as Hon. Secretary. A Shilling Fund was approved with a July 21 shilling dance to raise funds for charitable institutions. The event will be hosted by several members and free to the public on July 21.
At the Burra Town Council meeting, Dr Dow read a critical statement accusing the local press of misleading the public and ridiculing the council. A motion to bar the press from meetings was carried, the chamber was closed to the public, and minutes show resignations or non‑relisting of several councillors.
Burra Golf Club held the Samurday second R Barker trophy with Worth nett 62 and FJ McMahon gross 74 67 to lead 20 competitors. First match against Glare last weekend ended in a draw on Watervale rinks. Next week bogey competition. stroke results and forthcoming events listed.
Farmers and graziers can renew old implements with the Modern Electric Welding Appliance. Caterpillar tractor runners, wheel tractor rims, and adjustable comb teeth can be rebuilt with special hard metal by A Lloyd Sans of Kitchener Street Peterborough. Phone 24. Estimates and satisfaction guaranteed. A letter, call, or visit is urged. Woods Peppermint Cure for children’s cough also advertised.
A fragmented discussion on trade, population, and living standards cites British and Australian concerns. It notes fears of Britain’s declining population to five million and asks how shifts in demand and cheap foreign goods affect Australia’s exports and labor, highlighting long hours and living standards.
The Sydney celebrations run January 26 to April 25 1988 featuring a Literary Exhibition Mitchell Library Exhibition a Historical Exhibition and a National Art Gallery Exhibition. The Literary Committee plans policy drama prose and fiction competitions with substantial prizes while the Art Committee finalizes coalitions for painting sculpture brick and white work and applied arts contests.
A damaged note describes removing bath stains caused by verdigris from a geyser. Use a solution of liquid ammonia and powdered soap, rub with a cloth, and rinse with clean water to clean the area.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions ventilation screening and women gossiping with odd phrases about a plumber and tap-dancing. No clear event, date, or entities. The readable pieces read like a chaotic theatre or satirical snippet with limited factual content to summarize.
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