23 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1942
Page
1
Local notes defer Burra Civil Defer meetings due to weather. Tentative venues include Burra North Playground on Saturday at 7 pm and Burra Playground on Sunday at 2 pm. If conditions worsen, gatherings shift to Room 81 Burra North or the Rowing Clubhouse in Burra.
The fourth in a series of school socials was held last Saturday night in the schoolroom to raise money for Patriotic Funds and school purposes. Attendance was record, with future events planned. Head Teacher Mr Mazon thanked the musicians, MC, and attending ladies. Mr G Mioch donated kerosene. more kerosene and wood for the copper are welcomed. Final figures are not yet in. over £4 has been raised for the Prisoner of War fund. Arbour Bay will be accelerated at the School next Friday, 26 June, with a cordial invitation to parents and friends.
The June meeting drew many members as Camouflage net-making progressed with new certificates earned. A. Bown totaled 21 nets for the month, M. V. Pearce four nets, raising month and year totals to 28 and 87 respectively. The Opportunity Shop by W A members raised £18 2 0 with donations £5 6 3.
Mr A D McDonald MP forwards Dr D M Steele’s ARP equipment proposals. A country officers conference reviewed the plan and a Medical Services Branch circular recommended adoption as a general arrangement.
A letter to the editor calls urgent demand for Probationer Nurses at Parkside Enfield and Northfield hospitals. It outlines salaries starting at £195 and rising to £258 0s 8d annually for 56 hour weeks, with three days on and one day off, 21 days annual leave, weekly board deductions, and travel fare payment for country applicants.
Burra High School class positions listed for first year commercial Heather Fearce Mary Field. General Bob Nankivel Barbara Jennison second four Jill Pearce Max Pascoe and Ronda Bourman tie intermediate general Lloyd Melnnes Keith Bailey commercial-une Bourman Green Bogan. Last Wednesday girls played another house match on A Court Blues 12 Browns 6 Best players Soma Sellars anal Davies Ronda Bourman Audrey Bown. B Court match unfinished due to rain up to third quarter Blues led 5 goals to 3 Best players Alleen Young Maryeld A House Matott played on football field last Wednesday final score Browns 2 points Blues 4 goals 2 behinds Best Blue House Selvin Bruce Bob Seaford Brian Smith Ron Pascoe Best Brown House Peter Humphrys Mar Pascoe Bill Pyles Ray Jennison Goalkickers for Blue Ligud Me fanes Bob Beaford Hon Hopkins Brian Smith each kicked one goal.
A compact call to action urges immediate investment in National Savings schemes to secure financial stability. The phrasing emphasizes prudent funding and warns against delaying or wasting resources.
Grade I names Fay Aughey Margaret Garratt Helen Verrall as top participants. Grade O lists Wendy Byles Pay Ka kosuike Bill McWaters. Grade VIL features Mary Pearce Harold Stesle. The drive has raised £36 to date with top collectors Guy Colman Kevin Davis Josie Jenkinson Ray Bevan. Mrs G Colman organized a July 1 fundraiser party. total 4/9/3 raised. Thanks to Mrs DM Steele Mrs Bruce and the Ladies Welfare Club for donations. Final week urged scholars to work hard.
The fortnightly meeting at Memorial Hall on June ith 40 members present. Mrs. Riggs presided. Donations included 427 16/12 to HG for the Burra and District Annual Effort. Volunteers were sought for hospital appeal work with Mrs Reed appointed. A shop opening recommendation and a collectors’ plan for June 18 were approved.
Peter Dunon leads with first place while Eunice Tral Aggan takes second. In lower grades Jeanette Rogers ret, Dawn Brereton and Cynthia Rogers earn second place.
Mrs A B Riggs presided at the Burra Jubilee Benevolent Society annual meeting held last Thursday. New town ministers were welcomed by the Chairman. The secretary presented the year's work AA and the treasurer balance sheet, both read and adopted. Gratitude was expressed for donations and parcels, with special thanks to the Freemasons Lodge and the Institute Committee for room use and Mr A A Davey for preparation. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Rev H E Bartlett. Vice-presidents Mrs A B Riggs and Rev Martin. Hon Secretary Miss H Wilkinson. Minute Secretary and Treasurer Mr A Strong. Auditor Mr E J Davey.
Reports indicate rising friction between German and Malian occupying forces in Greece. To prevent confrontations on their premises, Allied authorities have posted notices stating No Italians allowed, signaling escalating tensions and discriminatory measures amid occupation.
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