Visit of West Croydon and Kilkenny Sub branch RSL to Burra
West Croydon and Kilkenny Sub branch RSL members, led by President Jim Lumsden, visited Burra during the holiday weekend arriving Saturday midday. They laid a wreath at the War Memorial, enjoyed a smoke social, and toured Burra with old comrades recalling departed friends before a chop picnic and sightseeing on Sunday and Monday.
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West Graydon
Kilkenny
RSL
Subich
Jim Lumsden
Burra
M. G. Dobson
West Croydon
Lindsay Thomas
43Rd
Harry Wilken
Clem Davey
Legacy Club Appeal Brew Goknowledged Arches Riggs
A terse update records a legacy club appeal described as successful with notable figures goknowledged and Riggs. The brief cites a total of 130/14/8 in the context of a 3/10/0 date-like notation, implying a score or tally within a historical sporting or club activity.
New Zealand Farmers Tour Burra Visit Planned
A party of over 30 New Zealand farmers will visit Burra on Friday August 1. They will stay in the Rietzter until Monday morning, arriving from Whyalla to join a welcome in the town. The programme includes two half day trips through local agricultural areas and a social at night, with a mine tour on Sunday. Arrangements are coordinated by the Tourist Bureau with Burra Councils and local associations.
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New Zealand
Bured
Rietzter
Whyalla
Dalny
Ric
Tourist Bureau
Burta
Stockowners' Association
Stray Dogs Attack Jersey Cow Near Burra
Stray dogs near Burra have plagued stock owners for months. Most recently a valuable Jersey cow was injured while grazing near the town and her calving due in two weeks. One farmer reportedly destroyed 168 dogs with a hoe. notices for canine pest forms are available at The Burra Record office.
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Burra
Hallett Defeats Burra In Rough North Eastern Match
Hallett proved superior at home signaling a steady improvement with young players. Burra suffered injuries to R Paswoe and Kellaway with 13 players used. Boum centre Josh Brooks and Booth carried Burra’s attack as Hallett’s forward line converted passes from Kellaway and McRae. Final: Hallett 12 10 to Burra 6 6 with key goals by Murphy and Beinke among others.
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Burra
Hallett
Thameelves
R. Paswoe
Kellaway
Harding
Hil
Boothby
Josh Brooks
Burra's
Boobcrowle
Nes
Tillett
Josh Booborowie
Spalding
Boobirowie
Booborowie
F Mills
R Thompoon
W. Pairchild
J. McIntyre
A. Anderson
P. A. Drew
M. Hogan
C. Jettner
A Beinke
C. Greenfield
C. Affoiter
Shattock
J. Medahon
V. Beinke
BE ‘Taylor
Taylor
G. Williams
Two Nominations for West Ward Supplementary Election
Messra W. Carpenter and D. Field nominate for the supplementary election of one Councillor in West Ward Burm corporate. Election set for next Tuesday at Booth Hall. Nominees contend for one year term. Returning Officer to oversee proceedings.
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Messra W. Carpenter
D. Field
Burm
Hall
Vey
Ratepayers Meeting Tonight in Burra City
A Burra ratepayers meeting will be held this evening with a report on Taw Council work over the past year by Mayor HJ Jennigan who vacates office on June 30. His Worship expects a large attendance with speakers including Mayor Elect FT Marston and West Ward candidates W Carpenter and D Field.
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Corporation of
Burra
Taw Council
HJ. B. Jennigan
FT. Marston
Ward West
Messrs
W. Carpenter
D. Field
Obitasry of Albert Opperman of Burra Worthy
The late Mr Albert Opperman of Burra Worthy died on June 12 after a long active life. He worked 80 years for Jas Reed and other properties, shorn by wool experiences and garden prizes at Burra Show. He played Burra Football in youth and followed the club with keen interest. He leaves sorrowing relatives and was interred in Burra Cemetery with local pallbearers and Rev R Pettet officiating.
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Albert Opperman
Burea Worthy
Burra
Mr Opperman
Jas, Reed
Wandslah
Wandillah
Opperman
Bya
G. Terry
Frank Griffiths
Tom Baker
Cliff Turner
R. Pettet
C. J. Pearce
Burra Homing Club Trophy Result Noted
Last Saturday's trophy at Burra Homing Club was won by 7H Hood who received the prize from Mr E C Davies. Other placings included Alen with a mealy cock and timing noted, Holman sixth, Kellaway seventh, Hood ninth, with sxe and saind velocity measurements recorded for several birds.
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LL. Alen
Mealy Cock
Velocity Saind
Sxe
Agit We Holman
Kellaway
Hood
Sient
F. Brandt
E. C. Davies
North Eastern Basket Ball Association Results
Results of matches show South Boobarowle defeating Leighton 6 to 0 at Boobarowle with standout players M McMatin Farrelly McMahon and P Canny Bryan neta. Burra beat North Booborowie 27 to 25 at Burra with best players D Bernhardt A Clark M Nelson. North Booborowie players include M Pearce H Pearce M Affolter.
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South Banbarowle
Leighton
Boobarowle
South Booncrele
South Boobarowle
M. McMatin
J. Farrelly
McMahon
P. Canny
P. Bryanneta
Eerie
Voli de Best
Miyere
Hart M
Fitzgerald
M, Brouls
M. Furst
Mt, Bryan
Dare
H. Jefferies
L. Richards
Federal Pastoral Award Increases Announced
Secretary of the Stockowners' Association of South Australia Mr Sinclair Wood has received advice from the Graziers' Australis that the shearing rate has been increased by Commissioner Donovan to £3 per hundred. Relative increases for other personnel and station hands are up by 7/8 per day. Increases apply from the gazettal date yet to be determined.
Kin epsech and Annan Meeting boost to society effort
The A.M.P. Society reported progress at the Annan Meeting with Deputy Chairman Sir Frederick Tout urging uniformed members to advance the society's work. In 1947 the society added 8,027,000 to its advance in government and semi governmental towns and increased investments in preference and ordinary shares by 1,809,000.
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Annan
Sir Frederick Tout
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Legacy Club Appeal
Shell
Het
Amee Maren
Ompan Armorate
North Eastern Football Association
Burra Homing Club
North Eastern Basketball, Association
Federal
A.M.P. Society
Achemée Wharihy
Ite Ugge Fons
Adatetilin
Paathaa
Throves
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