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Burra Burra Council Minutes Note Election and Works
The Burra council met in the Copwell Chambers on Monday June 7. Present were His Worship the Mayor and Crs Jennison Bevan Baulderstone Woollacott and Lee with Dr Woollacott absent. The meeting approved erecting a corner post near Common’s for safety and to place a post there. The council secured a credit account with SA Railways and noted the Fire Brigades Board grant of 112 pounds 10 shillings for the year. A cheque for 30 pounds from Race Day Luncheon funds goes to paying off the Town Hall principal. A letter of appreciation will be sent. Transfers of property were noted and alterations to the assessment book planned. A supplementary election elected Frank Tesre Marston as Mayor for 12 months from 1 July 1948. The Mayor-elect will be supported by Mrs Marston. A Ratepayers’ Meeting will be held before he vacates. Public Works Report adopted. A pipe drainage under the footpath will be laid in front of W H Lloyd’s residence and Memorial Hall Burra North, and footpath tarring Burra North to Burra to continue. Abstract of Accounts read.