Second Annual Report of Booborowie Red Cross Unit
Jean M. Catt reports Booborowie Red Cross and Comforts Band operations for the second year. The voluntary system funds most activities with a small annual donation and on-table tin, highlighting income, wool work, and 199 garments from 37 lb of wool. Despite population losses, the unit shows financial and service support, notes a visit by Lady Muriel Barclay Harvey, and urges continued recruitment and fundraising to aid soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boghorowie
Badwesele
Red Cross
Red Cross and
Comforts Band
Wat Hine
Bcoborowie
Pege
Adélaitte
Bank of Adelaide
Booborowie
Booterowie North
Muriel Barclay Harvey
Burra
Muriel
Zeborowie
Tee
Eales
Obituary for Mr William Terry Townsman of Burra
Genuine regret was expressed at the death of Mr William Terry born at Bimbowzie station on 15 November 1877. He lived in Burra most of his life, worked at several stations and mines, later managed the Burra Billiard Saloon for five years, and supported sport. He married Edith Rose Primer in 1899 and leaves three sons and three grandchildren. Funeral was conducted by Rev Father Toal with arrangements by Pearce & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Terry
William Terry
Mr. Terry
Bimbowzie Station
William
Mary Terry
Copperhouse
Terry
Jona Nickles
Tom Rogers
Jim Thomas
New South Wales
Suirt Meadows
Langawirra
Broken Bill
Burra
L J. Warnes
Sturt Vae
Gallagher Bros
Quandong
Mongolata
Hicsasce
Outback
Edith Rose Primer
Broken Hill
W. George ‘Terry
Jack Terry
Tom ‘Terry
Whyalla
Leighton Red Cross Branch Meeting Plans July Ball
Twelve members attended the Leighton Red Cross Branch June meeting held on Wednesday 7. Apologies came from several members. A congratulatory letter from Mrs Stow was read for the Country Drive. A July 11 ball was proposed. Members urged funds usage by parent branches for Aids. First aid kit to be purchased. Wood from the forest to be carted for Cheer-Up Parcel. A cheque of £1 1s 0d received from Mrs A Drew. The depot parcel included three cardigans one sleeveless pyjama coat water bag cover and socks. Two pairs of children’s pyjamas handed in for Civilian Relief. Reminder given of the annual meeting on Tuesday July 13 and to bring a take for the Cheer-Up Parcel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Drew
M. Hogan
Humphrys
K. Hogan
Stow
Red Grass
Furst Aid
Srewood
Red Cross Aids Support Highlighted At Mt Bryah Meeting
The June monthly meeting chaired by Mrs. G Hawker saw hearty welcome to new members and approval of a trading table with half proceeds to Red Cross. Proceeds from a Soldiers’ Dance supper raised £5 13s for Red Cross Aids equipment, then paid to Mt Bryah Red Cross Aids per HQ instructions. Read details of donations of clothing and goods to Red Cross Aids and care packages to Adelaide Burra Burra and local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Hawker
Red Cross
Mt. Bryh
Red Cross Aids
Adelaide
Phillips
H. Edwards
Local Society Notes and Meeting Highlights
The Bryan FRAC group held a Wednesday meeting with Mrs F Jefferies in the chair welcoming new members. Correspondence included a Hallett FRC letter about a social in Villne on July 1 to meet Mrs Shepherd. Treasurer’s report noted late forms delaying audit. balance accepted subject to correction. A civic charity tally listed assorted clothing and fabric items donated by members, including sleeveless pullovers, socks, mittens, caps, scarves, and handkerchiefs, with names of donors such as Mrs Hawker, Mrs A Edwards, Mrs Jermyn, Miss Beth Corling, Mrs Rawlins, and Mr Gebhardt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Jefferies
Hallett
Sams
Adelaide
A. Edwards
Jurmyn
B Edwards
Beth Coiling
Airmen‘s
Beagiehole
Mesdames
P. Atkin
C. Collins
C. Murray
C. Edwards
Joseph, Payne
H Foote
Janmyn
Rawlins
Terri
Jermyn
Miles M. Quinn
8. Edwards
Also Mentioned on This Page
Australis
FPF
Australia
Jean M. Catt
Booborewle Dait Price
Matthews
Weleide Cain
Jacob
Fred M. Pearce
Be”Ger’s
Ware, Witenes
T. MF. Toa
Messrs
C. 2. Pearce
Leighton Red Cross Branch
Mr Bryan Red Croat
Bryan
Ted Baulderstone
Fruit Palace
SEL
Convectioner
Smarlgoods
T. Baulderstone
Boreas
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