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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1948
Page
3
An obituary notice honors Emumuam 1, beloved son of Hyahd 1, Hewit, and Vic, described as dearly remembered by his mother Map and family. The fragmentary text mourns the loss and names relatives, expressing enduring love and remembrance.
Chess players are invited as the Institute Committee discusses reviving the Institute Chess Club after a ten year recess. The members room will host one weekly evening starting Wednesday June 23 at 7 30 pm.
Forms are available at The Burra Record office. Each form costs one unit of currency and can be acquired per request. Office hours and exact form names are not specified in the notice.
Elder, Smith & Co. Limited announce Burta Market results with rain influence and buyers’ valuation. Notable sales include 300 Ewes six years mated at 97/4 and 425 Wethers one year at 54/10, plus numerous ewe and lamb lots with varied prices. Next Burta Market set for 16th July, 1948.
Burra selects a line up to meet Booborowle next Saturday with squad numbers shown after each name. Players include Kellaway, Hirschausen, Bruce, Berriman, Pascoe, Watson, Treleaven, Welch, Kellock, Edwards, Deer, Boothby, Marston, Spackman, Morrison. All players to attend Thursday evening practice.
Trophy points listed for several honors. Murphy Trophy for Most Consistent to Seaford and Hirschauer with multiple points. Davies Trophy for Most Selfless to Kellaway and others. Walker Trophy for Best Placed to Hirschausen and Berriman. Matthews Emporium Trophy for Fairest and Most Brilliant to Kellaway, Hirschausen, James, Seaford, and Allen.
The Burra Jubilee Benevolent Society met in the Town Hall on June 17 1948 with eleven members, six to seven attending meetings. Donations of money and clothing were received to aid needy cases and emergencies until other bodies could assist. A wheelchair was procured. Miss Graig, longtime supporter, passed away. gratitude expressed to Town Council and helpers. Treasurer Mr A H Strong ill and unable to continue. Incorporation of the society discussed. subscription set at five shillings per year. officers elected: President Rev L H Pitman Secretary Mrs A B Riggs Treasurer Rev R S T Pettet. committee Mesdames C W Gare H J Jennison Rev S Dorman Mr M W Bedwell. Auditor Mr A B Riges.
Sid Johnson of Burra promotes regular fresh milk deliveries with doorstep service and satisfaction guaranteed. Contact Sid Johnson for future orders.
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