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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1942
Page
2
A detailed listing from Bedguby and Collinsville shows ewes aged two to six years, April to September shearing, and Merino and Suffolk lambs. Numerous lots include fat wethers, yearlings, and breeding ewes with high tailing percentages, plus livestock notes and buyer instructions.
A list of items offered for sale includes furniture such as a Setter couch and six chairs, lounge pieces, cedar tables, chest, wash-troughs, mirrors, wardrobes, bedding, office chair, show cases, glassware, store fixtures, tools, a wireless battery set, lamps, clock, bicycle, benches, tools, ropes, traps, and sundries. The notice reads as a miscellaneous auction catalog by TKEMS Cast.
Pleasant interesting occupation and excellent opportunity to earn with flexible terms. No sales experience required. Part time appointment as sole authorised dealer for Watkinsy Products and Mary King Cosmetics in this district. Apply details Mr Badkins J K R Watkins Co 18 Victoria Street Adelaide.
Clients are asked to keep the list and book appointments for taxation returns on listed dates including mornings and evenings. Alterations will be advised by Surra Beea Bednall and Worth Burra. Horsehair wanted by call, top cash prices offered by S.A Brush Co. Ltd in Adelaide.
In South Australia the civil building control extends to the Whale of the Suave area. New permits required from the Deputy Director of the Department of War Organisation of Industry in Adelaide. Applications to commence or continue building must be addressed to the Deputy Director at State Bank Building, Pitt Street, Adelaide. 2 June 1942.
The Annual Meeting of the shore will be held in the O.W.A. Room Thursday July 2 at 3 p.m. M. Jeffery is the Honorary Secretary.
Mr Allen Gluyas a certified optician under the South Australian government exam will conduct sight testing as detailed in the notice. The brief outlines procedures and eligibility of examinees and directs applicants to attend at the designated testing center on the specified date.
Weekly dances at the Goldfellows Ball switch to fortnightly events with the next dance on July 4. Proceeds go to patriotic causes and admission is one shilling. Patronage requested.
Notice of election by poll for one councillor in East Ward to be held Saturday July 31 1982 at Burra Institute polling place. Candidates nominated include Bevan Robert Alexander and Lott Robert Ciftan with voting hours from 8 am to 6 pm.
Sealed tenders addressed to the Chairman Box 10 Burra marked tender will be received until noon Saturday July 4 1942 for grading rights at Waxrell Flak Ormetery Ridets Hanson Cemetery Browk Manson Park Lands for a 12 month term ending June 30 1943. Edwards Acting District Clerk.
Burra Corporation calls a ratepayers meeting for Wednesday July 1 at 8 pm at the Burra Tast state venue. His Worship will report on the year’s work and other matters will be embedded for discussion. A full attendance is requested by the council. Also notes marriages and family events involving local residents.
Public notice from Booringa district advertising a song publication by Ernest Frederck Marstod at Dies Commercial Street. Details include the Booringa address and a contact telephone 46 box.
Local residents are invited to a patriotic dance on Saturday June 27 at Mr G G Hawkes hearing shed. The Civil Defence Force Adelaide screened Talkies and a talk on incendiary bombs and gases by Mr Whyper Scott. Mayor Woollscutt praised Messrs Scott and Scrivener for the instructive event.
The Air Observation Post in Bure appoints Mr. Prank H. Pledge as Chief Observer, marking a leadership change in the local unit. The move signals renewed oversight and coordination for post duties and aerial monitoring.
About seventy members of the home guard traveled to Clare last Sunday where Brig. Gen. R. L Lexus inspected the HQ and company of the 7th Battalion. He and other officers addressed the meeting and inspected other guards. A petrol ration protest was noted with men prepared to supply details of their section and hundred of residence. A parade drill hall meeting is set for Sunday at 10.00 hours with rifle bringers.
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