Town Council Nominations Stir Burra Citizens
Burra residents show keen interest in council nominations with speculation over mayoral contenders. Cr Kellaway elected unopposed after rumor debunked. retiring Mayor Woollacott praised for long service and Unemployment Relief efforts. Nomination details include West East and North wards with several vacancies and one ward election declared.
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Burra
T. H. Woollhcott
Rollaway
Jade
E. J. Dever
Cr Kellaway
Kellaway
T. H. Woollacott
M. Collins
Crewes
Mre
Woollacott
S. Kellaway
Burrs
Connell
Eo Amiply Warrsni
J. A. Riggs
Br. B. Dennison
Ce F. L. Worth
West
North
Robert J. McWaters
East
Cornelius W. Sammel
Graham A. Dow
R. Clifford Lott
William J. Maret
Gr F Worth
Gr Kellaway
Burra Basketball Premiership Round Highlights
The seventh round produced mixed results as Golds lost to Green and Red defeated Black 63 to 37. Whites led the ladies, with top scorers and field goals noted, while Davey’s cricket score-like shooting surged in Red. Green edged Gold to lead by six at halftime, injuries and substitutes affecting lineups. Tonight’s Red Green match looms as the likely centerpiece.
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Waterloo
Iadante
Prcent
Gosf
Davey
Wohling
Lynch
Hutchinson
Kellaway
Music Lewie
Dot Seaford
Chlors Fmore
Melva Wohling
Betty Moore
Arsa
Bevan
Reds
Chleris Filmore
Fonny Rowe
Pat Seaford
Connie Lewis
May Thomas
Youmard
Panny Rowe
Mela Wohling
Olive Buss
Chloris Filmore
Kath O'Connell
Reg Davey
Ted Jennings
R. Davey
Dormer
Taylor
Fitzgerald
T. Jennings
Attrill
Coombs
Swanson
Baker
Green Ende Gold
Poard
Greens
Golds
Green
Gold
Grees— Lynch
Kelleway
Attil
Jennings
Gold— ‘Baker
Burra Rifle Club relies on late season shoot for titles
The Burra Rifle Club held the next-to-last shoot of the season on Saturday over 300 and 600 yard ranges. R Sarty starred with a brilliant century, while R Barty and N Willis shot possibles at 600 yards. Points race leads include R Barty and N Willis in Pine Valley and J Schwier with 32 in the Marksman trophy as finals loom. A final shoot is planned next Saturday with a 2 dance planned at the Lodge Hall Aber sides. The Black versus Gold match looms with Golds possessing a slim edge on paper.
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Fred
R. Barty
N. Willis
W. Coombs
E. Hopkins
A.C. Rughey
J. Lechwier
A. G. Heinrich
J. Schwier
J. E. Pearce
Aber
St Josephs Annual Ball Delights Burra Guests and Parish Helpers
The St Josephs Church annual ball at the Institute drew a record crowd from Clare Manoora Farrells Flat Hanson Booborowie Mt Brya and Burra districts. Volunteers led by Very Rev F B Morrissey supplied decor and supper, with Murphy’s Wirrabara Josie Band providing music and Miss P Tobin as convener. The evening featured pink and green streamers, msotly elegant frocks among dancers, and strained kitchen space overcome by parish volunteers.
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St. Joseph's Church
Funda
Clare
Manoora
Farrell's Flat
Hanson
Booborowie
Mt. Brya
Burra
F. B. Morrissey
Murphy
Wirrabara Jose
P. W. Hogan
Institute
P. Tobin
Lucy Dawer
Mesdames C. Pre
Floral dresses and outfits parade in Pt Wakefield show
A section lists multiple ladies and their outfits in a Pt Wakefield event. Madge Pascoe shows a floral georgette dress with cape, others include M Provis in floral crepe de chine, D MM Pearce in green floral georgette, M Robinson in violet matlasse, F Rowe in red morocain, and Jayce Schutz in ivory silk taffeta.
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Mesdames
H. V. Armstrong
H. H. Byles
W. V. Bass
F. Blott
S. HT. Collins
B. Cousine
Boo Borowie
5. Dunon
Ray Gillett
T.G. Hemphreye
Adelaide
W. B. James
L. Johnson
W. Ke! Koschke
W. Kellaway Jun
8. Ente
Enia Downs
E. A. Leaney
Will J. Lee
B. Marcus
Ted Rooke
T. Schule
N. J. Willis
H. Wandke
W. Young
Misses Jean Angbey
W. Arnold
L Baguell
Gloucester
Gladys Butler
D. Borowksi
Ina Blott
B. Baynes
B. Close
Patsy Doherty
M. Pahey
E. Fitzgerald
O. J. Filmore
Chloris Filmore
S. Fennessey
D. Griffiths
L Goald
K. Griffen
Norah Horgan
Beryl Gillett
Estelle Gillett
D. Hogan
M. Hogan
M. McComnon
D. Mc‘Connell
Millie Mann
KE. Miller
Enid Morrison
Natalie Neagle
Florageo
Madge Pascoe
M. Provis
D. MM. Pearce
Hawker
M. Robinson
F. Rowe
P. Ripey
Jayce Schutz
E Taylor
Nancy Voumard
Melve Wobling
V. Williams
Blue Water Wave Taffetz
H. Woodman
Joan Young
K. Stevens
Wakefield
Mongolata Gold Field Fortnight Report June 6 1937
The manager reports for the fortnight ending June 6 1937 at Lean's Shaft 80 feet, with western side wall extensions to 60 feet and a 10 foot advance. Veins show low values and bags estimated at 25, plus some small specimens. bad ground may require two bears next week. Riggs Open Cut Shaft sunk 5 more feet to 61, ore 10 feet further, with quartz rich quartzy vein. Deep exploration planned at Mongolata, prospecting adit driven into hillside.
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Lean's
Boundary
Crescut
Leon
Mongolata
Byles Mongolatn Company
Ite
Correct Winter Diet for Cars by Vacuum Oil
Vacuum Oil Company advises motorists on winter motoring. Use Super Plume Ethyl and winter-grade Mobiloil to prevent starting wear and battery drain, plus regular battery checks and chassis inspections for safety in cold, wet conditions.
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Vacuum Oil Company
Christian Endeavour Question Box Meeting Report
Last Tuesday evening the Iroomins Church hosted Question Box with Mrs Meryl Lloyd submitting the official Endeavour Greeting chosen after minutes. Mr Merveo Humphrys read it, Rev A Dyrr offered prayer, and extensive questions revealed the church’s cautious stance on difficult topics. The meeting closed with the Benediction.
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Iroomins
Endeavour
Meryl Lloyd
Merveo Humphrys
A. Dyrr
Raga
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Aonique
Ole
Walker & Sons
Chrysler
Plymouth
Graham & Willys
Stromberg Carlson
H. J. B. Jennison
Kooringa
Whittney & Tiver’s
R.A.A. Garage
Defiery & Byrne
Burra Basketball
Agst
Vet
Burra Rifle Club
R. Sarty
B. Byles
B. Barty al
W. Loombs
W. Woodman Jo
Alg. Aughey
J. B. Pearce
W.G. Terry
St. Joseph's
Lomman
Duco Works
Kalso
Burra Motor Co
UY H Dollman
Wolseley
Austin Cars
Reo Trucks
Caterpillar Tractors
Horwood Bagshaw Farm Machinery
Motor and General Engineers
Bruce Small
Bratch
South Australia
Eyeles
Zavealle
Framca
Thomson
Burra and District
Poesia
Eldiaz Mongelata Gold Mining Syndicate
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