Burra Race Meeting Survives Adverse Weather and Logistics
A major Burra Racing Club meeting overcame rail and transport hurdles with two special bus services from Adelaide after rail shortages. Tenders ran for catering booths with Beames and Leth of Burra managing lunch services. The event drew a sizable audience, saw a large betting take, and praised secretary Hurtle Scott assisted by RB Bevan, with notable visitors including Ossie Porter and Andrew Pennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgatgn
Saoak
Railways Departme
Railways Dept
Adelaide
Palmini
Publican
Messrs Beames
R. C
Burra
Pe Bs
Jamnary
Daunt
Tangeette
Ter
Hurtle Scott
Tt Wis
RB. A. Bevan
E.G. Colling
Bednall
FN. Drage
MW. Pedwall
Mandicauner
B. A. Gordon
N. R. Fisher
Tarter
Stalee
No Readiel
PT. Maretta
Corse
Broad
W. E. Steven
R . Herdie
Gordon
Burra Race Meeting Delivers Close Finishes and Big Fields
The Burra handicap day features tight finishes led by Golden Wheel and Queen Card in the main event. Shana and Celtic Queen race for top placings while Some Peach and Toy Bell vie in the minor stakes as a large field of horses competes for purse money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonr
Dauntless
Bonny Bear
Goldwaefe
Eat Joe
Pereves
Shana
Iig
Nosterdam
Golden Wheel
Some Peach
Vv Bell
Louis Price
Heathfield
Salamis
M. M. Lucier
Duke John
Sing Peut
W. Selby
Beg
L.A Walter
Goldful Leg
J. Moyse
Denlevisy
C. Ryan
Aliamb
Msiavieh
Gorm
J. J. Casey
Veramond
MaKengie
Wilson
BE. L. Gregory
J. Oullivan
Celtic Queen
Melting Point
Creevella
J. Cowie
Forever
C. Ry
Anderson
Bachirl
Billet
Hill Valley
Whitlock
Aran Lady
Bineham
Sp—Brenn
Ah, Bynne
Lda L
Balkaneon
Cavalling
E. Whitaker
Carling
Tripper
Meagney
Hi. H. Lehrmant
Zing Handigar
H. A. Calnen
Merab—Burenda
J. George
Medhurst
Wistaree
G. Hall
Allambi
Cor
Raven
Muyse
Portsmouth
Winslet
Toy Bell
Royal Dash
A. Calnan
Lgt
Red Cross Ball at Mt Bryan Raises £22 15s 6d
A Mt Bryan ball raised funds for the Red Cross with total receipts of £22 15s 6d. The event featured dancers Stevens and Tom Fairlie from Sydney Trochadero, praised for medalist performances. Special thanks listed numerous local donors and helpers for their contributions to the hospital appeal total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tharika Sae
H. Gockrum
C Beesewith
H. Wardle
3. Parker
J. Phillips
T. Exmerson
R. Jermyn
Miss Simmons
Hooper Murray
A. Joseph
Hooper
J.C. Murry
W. Petit
D. ‘Thomas
A. Edwards
Woodman
Schuyler
B.C. Collins
Mes
Connors
Hawker
Geffeties
John
G. Wotton
Bill Dayins
Es J. Gebhardt
Church of England Ladies' Guild Monthly Meeting Notes
The fourth Tuesday meeting at the Rectory welcomed new member Mrs Pasche. Members approved a Bridge and Bug Evening at the Bon Accord Hotel on the upcoming Wednesday in mid June. Mrs Groth offered lounge space, and transport details were arranged. Red Cross in England received clothing donations, including two items from Mrs Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
James Field
Resman
Allan
Cowle
White
Pasche
Bon “Accord
Groth
Smith
Red Cross
England
Davidson
Furlongs Parade At Burra Handicap Race
Horse racing results feature D E Thompsons Louis Pride Great Legend Arralin Heathfield and KTLL Rane in top placements. Salamis wins welter handicap by J Liddy and M Schijetell with trainer W N Bridie. Other notable finishers include Borage, Nostradamus, and Magic Court amid odds and divisions for the Burra meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Thompson
B ¢ Louis Pride
Arralin
J. George
Heathfield
C. Malavich
Ktllrane
M. Raven
Cowlmond
Heagney
Nostradamus
C. Cox
Magic Court
Bineham
Cotanax
Moyse
Vimenette
Raven
Vieuson
Graham
S.P
Louis Pride
Dowlmond
Kilbane
Nostra Gaps
Otters
Divs
Wwin
W. N. Bridie
J. Liddy
M. Schijetell
Salamis
Salatis
Pirty Sing
F. Bineham
ARGES
Cox
Brosion
Ashwell
Winslett
Kevin B
Medhurst
Ancestor
Carling
Trinver
Balamis
Kevin
Argos
Tipper
Erosion
A. RB. Jamieson
Potalleanss Investments
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Leslie Lips
Riverton
Red Crone
Mt Bryan
Church of England Ladies’ Guild
CAR & E
Ma “Goodridge
Mmtroial
Borra
Postmaster-General's Department
The
Australian Broadcasting Act
Haliday
Amy Fortion
Duldig
Burra Motor Co
Guy
Dellmen
Ae Ae
Fred M. Pearce & Sons
ALI
Caltex
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