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Burra Record

Location

Burra, South Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 22, 1954

Page

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Splendid Tone At Burra Market Sale Report

Market at Burra conducted by Bidey Smith & Co drew buyers from Minniston Crystal Brooks Smowtown Bala Haya Owen Hamley Brince Stockport Saddlewatn Kapunda with strong support from surrounding districts. Yarding included woolly and shorn sheep in good condition. woolly types and some shorn sheep demanded and prices rose vs two months prior. Notable sales included W. G. Miller & Sons Marieo Hallett-Welthers 2/4 years September shorn bought by Burra Meat Stores at Jen7s per head, Motnnes Bodborowie 109 Wethers rising 1 year March shorn bought by BBi Durdig Riverton. Other quotes listed from Gillett Hon son Stockman Burra He at. Several consignors from Farrell Flat and Burra delivered ewes, wethers and lambs with prices ranging mainly from £4 12s to £6 1s 9d. House property offered at Hallett, passed in auction but since privately negotiated to a local buyer. Next Burra Market on Friday July 16 entries invited.

Bidey, Smith & Co Burra Minniston Crystal Brodks Smowtown Bala- Haya Owen Hamley Brince Stockport Saddlewatn Kapunda Am Jcom Trust W. G. Miller & Sona Mmarieo Hallett Burra Meat H. B. Stockman Sohnson W. M. Burge & Sons Farrell J. HJ. Stevens A. Short Meltines Booborowie H.T M. M. Heinrich Bryan Lin Heinrich M. McBride Burrh Wethers

Farewell for Barre Hospital Chairman F T Marston

At the Barre Hospital board meeting in Frony morning the chairman F T Marston was farewelled after four to five years of service. He resigns and new leadership will begin in August with Mr Tear to serve as acting chairman. The board members praised his work and presented a crystal comport as a token of esteem.

Barre Hospital F.Y. Marston Gow Marston M. de N Tme Cvice Eol. McWaters W Shatteck

Burra Faces Heaviest Frost Since Last Winter

Residents of Burra endured a very heavy frost on Thursday morning marking the heaviest accumulation this season. Local conditions disrupted some outdoor work. farmers reported damaged crops and damp ground as temperatures dropped sharply.

Burra

Surprise Party for Miss Patricia Nourse in Burra North

Mrs George Woodmen hosted a surprise home party on Friday night to celebrate Patricia Nourse coming of age. About twenty five friends attended, sharing an enjoyable evening with Patricia as the guest of honor.

Patricia Nourse Burra North George Woodmen Patricia

Miss Hazel Radford Comes of Age in Burra Party

Hazel Radford celebrated her coming of age on Saturday with a party at the Oddfellows Lodge Hat Burra North hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs C Radford. About 85 friends and relatives attended as Darrell Fields Band provided music and toasts were given by Mr Syd evening and Mr Scruop. Mr Max Radford replied on behalf of the parents, and Hazel received many gifts including the key presented by Mr B Getoop on behalf of the Radford family.

Hazel Radford Oddfellows Lodge Burra North C Radford Burra Darrell Fields Syd Scruop Havel W. Carpenter Max. Radford B. Getoop Radford

Hospital Building Completed at Burra Hospital

The new Nurses Quarters building at Burra Hospital is completed except for ten minor adjustments. The Architect's Certificate of Practice Completion is ready for handover within a week or fortnight. An inspection by Hospital Branch members occurred on Friday. Furnishings arriving in about three weeks, then the building should be ready for occupation.

Burra Hospital Hospital Banch Friamy

Weekend football winners in Hallett Burra and Booborowie

Hallett, Burra and Booborowie recorded easy football victories last Saturday. Geanlon of Hallett kicked seven, Lang of Burra booted fourteen, while Bouborowie beat Leighton 17-16 to 5. Rugby and other reports note Spalding’s 12-10 result and Leighton, Hallett and Terowie winning in basketball.

Hallett Burra Boobardwie Spalding Gean- Lon White Martin Sared Lang Spalnst Tetowie Finkl Burre Golf Club J. Gebhardt Anlahing Ill Square Leighton, Hallett Terowie Leighton Mt. Bry

Booborowie CWA Celebrates First Birthday

The Booborowie CWA celebrated its first birthday on Thursday 10 June with a large gathering from Mt. Bryan Spalding and Leighton. Mrs J Drew opened the program with Song of Australia and a recital of The Creed. Miss Jean Michael of Hilltown spoke on her travels and displayed lace and a supper cloth. A birthday cake, judging of a chocolate fondant and a trading table fundraiser concluded a pleasant afternoon. The annual branch meeting will be held on July 1.

Booborowie C.W.A Mt. Bryan, Spalding and Leighton J. Drew Australia Warner Miss Edwards Bryan Gang F. Jefferies F. Atkins Cookes R. Affolter Drew Jean Michael Hilltown Apenier

Committee Prepares For Autumn Show Amid Upgrades

Preparations for the Autumn Butra Show on October 9 proceed with new electricity poles donated by Mr Robert Steele and erected by Society helpers. The ring centre will feature a side-show street, and holes for posts were gifted. The catalogue is updated and five secretaries will be ready to print. Advertisers are urged to submit needs for the catalogue. Ring events reduced to align with other societies. The centre pavilion has been overhauled by Mr BR Puss and will impress exhibitors in Floral and Pancy Work. Special prizes are donated for the catalogue, while main hall repairs benefit Lunsheen Patrons. Ceiling repaired by Mr Fuss and spray-painted by Mr Carl Pearce. A new tank for the hall has been erected. Prize card and ribbon fixtures to be placed above the verdé in the sheep pavilions, avoiding yard placement. Some northern societies plan higher admission, but no increases will be imposed this year due to reliance on advertisers and exhibitors.

Hana Robert. Steele Tentre BR. Puss Fuss Carl Pearce Northern Association

Burra Town Council Forms With Single Nomination

The Burra Council fills all seats by noon yesterday as M J Heinrich is declared elected after only one nomination for North Ward. The new council includes Baulderstone as Mayor and councilors Topsfield Carpenter Nankivell Lehmann Hetwich White with a meeting set for Monday 7th July in the Council Chamber.

New Burra Counsil M. J. Heinrich BR. Davey Heinrich Baulderstone Topsfield

New Sheep Yards for Farrell Flat Market

The lead stock firm Richardson, Kempe, Hogarth & Edwards Limited plans sheep yards at Farrell Flat on the vacant block opposite the Railway Yards. Tubular steel construction, capacity about 7000 sheep, to be completed by end of this week for the market on Tuesday next June 2.

Farrell Flat Hichardson, Kempe, Hogarth & Edwards Limied

Purification of Australian Rules Football Articles

Weekly notes announce a series of football articles prepared by Frank Armstrong, coach of the Iowa vampires, starting this week. The first piece Foot ball From Within aims to explain mis positions and inspire cooperation and resistance to promote appreciation of football among players and supporters.

Frank Armstrong Iowa Vampires

Pen Friends Wanted From England Girls Seek Australian Pen Pals

Eng lish girls Brenda Clare two years Maureen Darwell thirteen Maureen Chadwick Norah Barks listed with addresses in Bolton Lancashire England seek pen friends in Austral ia Darling neighbour towns and street names noted for correspondence opportunities among young readers in this classified notice through the postal system.

Brenda Clare Hibernia Street Deane Bolton Lancashire England Maureen Darwell Alberta Street Deane Balton Maureen Chadwick US Pears Alberts Street Norah Barks Cameron Estate Belmont

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F. T. Marston Hospital Board Burra Club Boming Carrieton Saturrday H. Broad Booborowie Cwa Raylene Broad Michaél L. Pearce W. Ghattocy Bruce Neylon Shettock Fon Vale Stolte J. Phillips C. Spackman Mre Gwiliaina Broke G. Preer W. Lemmen Taylor M. Farrelly Willams G. Williams Branca Wit Mitt Apwciae Lens Snd Chailu Loup Pamela Lady Pamela Mount
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