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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1953
Page
2
Council proposes losing road on Western side of Sections 862 863 and 147 Hd Hanson and disposing of it to the adjoining owner. Public notice records the proposed action and the parcel boundaries for consideration.
The notice states that any person who damages, cuts, or injures any tree within or on proper ty under the Corporation's control will be prosecuted. It emphasizes strict enforcement and legal action for violations.
The notice lists multiple circuit services with times and pastors including Pastor B. Ashdown and Rev. G arry Ianvent. It also records Mrs Vera Qockenden thanking friends and relatives for support after the recent death of her husband.
OROWEES memory of husband and dad who passed away June 1 1953 is kept by May Dorothy Joyce BU Harry Jeanette Rosemary Sue and Roger Griffiths memory of a father killed June 8 1956 by Donald Peter Rosemary Sellars memory of husband Tom who died June 8 1951 by Addle wife and family keep him in heart and prayer
Four Burra residents will receive Coronation Medals including His Worship the Mayor Mr W Carpenter and Burra District Council Chairman Mr EL McWaters. Also named are Mr G S Hawker, Member of Parliament, and Wir ML W Bednall president of Institutes Association and secretary of The Law Society.
Obituary notes the passing of Dr Mr Oiliver Henry Ockenden, a well known Curra bowls figure and former barber in Burra. Born May 16 1884, he married Vern Pascoe Sep 15 1922. Funeral May ith left St Marys Church for Burra Cemetery with many from the Bowling Club and Lodge attending.
A Handicap Stroke Competition will be played over 18 holes on Saturday next. Coronation Diggers Golf Cup at Crystal Brook on Saturday 20th June. Laurel Wreath first knock out round and Stableford results: Miss M Collins and Mrs F Reed lead A and B divisions with 41 points. Entries for A and B divisions close June 14 with second round reminders for hand results due by June 16.
Reader comments recount a November birth of triplet bull calves on Mr J. B. Murphy’s Boobcrowle property. The calves suckled the dam, were weaned after a week, then fed separated milk. They sold at six months for 6 shillings 2 1/2 pence each. the mother reportedly produced multiple twins and triplets.
On the first Sunday of each month at 1 am ideal conditions prevailed for the mix sd foursomes total participe. Miss M Collins and Mr W Phin won the bi hole hands tap stroke with 84 (20h) 63 net from Mr and Mrs E Jeff ery with 64 net.
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