Burra Town Council Holds Ordinary Meeting Minutes
Burra Town Council records its June 1 meeting with Mayor T H Woollacott and councillors present. Water rates dispute over land leased to J B Griffiths. Fire Brigades cheque overpayment resolved. hospital election notices requested. financials show a projected £143 deficit. various public works bids considered including stone to metal work and tree topping under Overseer supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Dept
J. B.grifiths
Griffiths
Fire Brigades Board
Bnrra Hospital
Dr. Bevan
Cr. Jennison
Trury Street
L. Wall
Pearce
Jennison
St Gr. Allen
Camp
Aberdeen
E. C. Hopkins
A. A. Nankivell
LG. Iver
William Carpenter
Carpenter
Adelaide to Burra RW Bruce 7 carrier note
Brief routing fragment notes a carrying business from Adelaide to Burra via RW Bruce 7, with unclear details about BEGA and Tot carrying 50 units. The readable items are vagued references to transport, routes, and a carrying capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Burra
Bruce
Bega
Burra concert aids Tubercular Soldiers’ Appeal
An Adelade Burra concert for the Tubercular Soldiers’ Aid Society drew a small audience but featured strong performances. Notable artists included pianist Walter Ayliffe, comedian Jack Story, violinist Lucia Sleigh, and singers Blanche Bell, Margaret Pirie, Victor Mercom, and James Riley. Miss EB Cleggett urged donations for Angorichina Hostel and a Penny Trail from Adelaide to Angorichina, with £10 pledged for ticket rolls. A dance closed the evening with music from Ayliffe and Sleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Dow
T.B
Burra
Walter Ay
Jack Story
Yulger
Lucia Sleigh
Misees Blanche Bell
Margaret Pirie
Victor Mercom
Jas. Riley
Sexton
Cleggett
T.S.A. Society
Angorichina Hoetel
Tin Speaker
W. J. Davey
Kooringa
S.A
Commonwealth
Pirie
Barra
Milton Tidy
Clegcott
Tiddy
W. Ayliffe
Town honours departing police officer Provis in Burra
MLC Provis who led Rooringa Polive Station for eighteen months received a warm farewell in the Burra Council Chamber. The mayor and many citizens praised his firm yet fair approach and noted Sgt. McDonald’s strong support, presenting him with two gifts and a moving tribute as he prepares for promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MLC
Peovis
Rooringa
Wiice Tie
Meyer
Woollacott
Meyers
M. W. Bedhall
E. J. Harris
Mr. Provis
Sgt. McDonald
M.C. Provis
Burra
Seti McDonald
Provis
ePrevie
Kooringe
Mr. Flaharty
Burrs
Rechabites Fight Hard in Indoor Bowls Clash
Oddfellows edged Rechabites 14 12 on June 2 as leaders survive a tough test. St Marys routed Methodists 30 10 while Foresters Reds beat Forester Blues 19 16 and Unity defeated Manchester 18 45. Final tables show Oddfellows 87 1165 114 Unity 8 6 148 127 Foresters Reds 3 196 145 Bt Marys 8 4 4 147 130 Foresters Blues 8 4 4 158 138 Methodists 3 5 135 144 6 187 152 7 108 181
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rechabites
Oddfellows
Ascosistion
Oddfeltawe
St Mary's
Methodists
Foresters Reds
Forester Blues
Unity
Manchester
Aniversary Services at Terawie Methe-ist Church May 1
Aniversary services were held at Terawie Methe-ist Church on May 1 led by the circuit minister with J H Philippe Good assisting. Miss Phillips played the organ and the choir led singing with several anthems. A public meeting followed on June 1 sharing the report and financial statement, with Rev C B A Tressise of Peterborough delivering a talk on “The things that remain.” A hearty vote of thanks was given to the speaker, choir, and decorators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H Phillipe
Miss Phillips
C. B. A. Tressise
Peterborough
Tresice
A. R. Tack
W. Crowhurst
Institute
M.C.T. H. Williams
Mannam
A. J. Moloney
Messrs
R. Simpson
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Walkers
Stafford
Marshalls
Columbia Cabinet
Phonograph
Edison Table Model Gramaphone
F. Spencer Watchmaker & Jeweller
D. Jones & Son
Australian Mutual Provident Society
King William Street
Gavin Lucas
Central
Clare
W. A. Read
J. Bartlett
Australia
T. FH. Woollacott
Ando
Burra Town
T. H. Woollacott Esq
Allen
Wiggs
Ard
Button
Ace
Dpesen Sarin TQ
H. Jennison
Commercial
St. Koorngs
Zerowie
Negra
Ford Deslers
Tiver Sct
Booringa
Burra Motor Company
DODGE
BROS
Caterpolar Tractors
Sunshine Farm Machinery
Burra.motor Company
Ives Ee
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