Burra Town Council Sets June Meeting Agenda and Actions
Burra Town Council met in the Council Chamber on Monday evening June 15 with His Worship Mayor Woollacott and Drs Kellaway Lott Harvey and Marston present. The Liquid Fuel Control Board proposed a new petrol storage scheme after the previous plan failed. regulators warned councils may have their earth moving plants impressed. The Controller of Lights said 100 watt street lamps could be used if the filament is screened from aircraft. Lott urged immediate repair of two East Ward lights. Marston clarified the Institute overtake issue, noting no breach of the Institute Act. Transfers from the Land Titles Office were noted and road repairs and creek silt removal approved. The final meeting of the year was set for June 29. ARP committee sought up to £7 10 for Air Observer’s Post alterations to Matthews Emporium, to be done voluntarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Woollacott Esq
Kellaway
Lott, Harvey and Marston
Liquid Fuel Control Board
Lott
Electricity Co
Marston
Burra Institute
Land Titles Office
Cr. Lott
Finch's
Morrison's
Cr. Kelaway
ARP
Matthews Emporium
Harvey
Manpower pool proposals threaten Australia in war effort
Paul Cheyne argues that wartime manpower plans will push inroads into rural industry and alter exports to fuel war production. He warns tightening belts for soldiers and civilians may be needed, as food, cosmetics, and basic goods risk shortages while Australia becomes Britain’s granary and defense relies on land resources.
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Australia
Great Britain
Germany
Commonwealth
Think Twice Before You Spend Once National Need First
A brief urging prudent budgeting emphasizes prioritizing national needs over spending. It calls for cautious financial decisions and responsible resource allocation at the outset. The message underscores the importance of deliberate planning to support essential programs.
Burra Red Cross Branch Holds June Meeting Notes
The Burra Red Cross Branch met on Tuesday June 8 in the C W A room with strong attendance. President Mrs D M Steele chaired. apologies from Mesdames Ashton and Andrew Tennant. A balance sheet showed £78 2s. Sixty yard of gown material and ten packets of wool were ordered. Gifts and duties included donations to the Prisoner of War Fund and reports from Mrs S Genders on the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra Red Cross
C.W.A. Rom
D. M. Steele
Mesdames Ashton
Andrew Tennant
Butler
Prisoner of War Fund
S. Genders
Fighting Forces
Roy Jeffery
C.W.A
Red Cross
Mesdames Barker
Hedley Pearce
Beryl Carpenter
H. Wilson
T. B. Ashton
Alf. Bown
Court
Pearce
Dorothy Martin
Cardigan
P. ‘W. Clark
Watson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burra Town Council
Radio
H. J. B. Jennison
Paul Cheyne
Burra Motor Co
Gus H. Dollman
Rotor and General Engineers
Dodge
Plymouth
Chrysler
de Soto
Renault
And
Austin Motor Cars
Dodge, Fargo, Austin and
Reo Trucks
Caterpillar and
John Deere-Tractors
Horwood Bagshaw Ltd
Central Motors
Burra
Tiver
General Motors-Heldens
Burra Red Cross Branch
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