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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1931
Page
2
Advertisement lists discounted cardigans for ladies and girls, hats for boys, and men’s flannel trousers with made to measure suits. Mentions Spalding golf equipment and agent Charmings Sports Depot. Prices shown in old currency, suggesting a late 19th or early 20th century sale.
A dense page of old classifieds and ads including car and hotel service notes, items for sale such as baby crib Irish pins and tools, lost and found items, employment and rental notices, and mixed prices. The text lists for sale items, services, a dancing event, and notices of lost goods, with scattered names and places like Robertstown Surrey Hills Burra Hotel and Mitchell’s Flat. It reads as a market page for community services and goods with old style pricing and abbreviations.
The Transport Control Board will hold a meeting at Booborowie Hall on Friday 26 June at 7:00 pm. All interested and requested to be present. J P Hogan is the officer in charge.
Nominations received at the District Office Booborowie by noon June 13 1931 for Ayers Ward Arme Ward and Wed ding with T E Ashby and E R Davies elected others to be adjourned to July 4 1931 for ballot voting 9 am to 5 pm Willalo Hall Booborowie Returning Officer F Hogan June 16 1931
In memoriam notices honor Ted Morgan who raced privately and passed June 2 1922. Brothers insert memory of a dear mother who died June 19 1924, seven years past. Selma Jife’s kindness and helping hand are remembered by family. Local news page notes changes and rainfall in Sturt Vale, Onivale, Fine Valley and Lagoon communities.
Nominations received at the District Office on June 13 include Appings Ward candidates J C Heinrich and P G Mosey with Bright Ward candidate J A W Laguer elected. Since Appings Ward exceeded the required number, further proceedings were adjourned to Saturday July 4 1981 for a ballot election at Emo Downs District Office from 2 am to close.
Burra Coursing Club announces a meet on August 4 with noted participants Bailey and Biesley among those watching. The season is near its close, and grounds are expected to be in good order with plentiful hares to support the event.
The fourth weekly euchre event at St Joseph's School fiull crowned winners Miss Edan Lynch and Mr Pat Hogan with consolation prizes for Miss Joan Ryan and Zita Johnson. Mr Byrne Zeit managed the event, noting scores for numerous players including W Lee 28 and various Lynch, Hogan, Ryan, Samuels, Dower, and Devas entries.
At a Che Glub gathering on Monday night 13 major games were played among new players showing enthusiasm for the tournament. The club, connected with the Institute, charges only the library subscription. Members may use the reading room.
Attendance strong as the Burra Basketball Association staged Thursday matches. A new Ladies Club appeared in intermission with Reds beating Blues by two and a half points. Greens defeated Golds 56–80 with top scorers Pocock and Laurenti, while Browns edged Reds 18–16 led by Davey and Seeley.
A fragment discusses an indigestion remedy claiming a single genuine product. It notes fermentation caused by ane ide Ta and references a tablet form sold for four dollars. The note mentions a private box or office as a pickup point and a bottle marked with "Bisketed" as identifying the product.
Secretary Mr G R Ghorn and the relief committee report on multiple families aided and fresh applicants. Donations of clothing boots and stock foods are urged amid a big demand. Wool from Mrs E J Harris and others supported a limited circle fund. A flagged case shows misuse of aid and Adelaide centre guidance reinforces strict handling of distress appeals.
Councillor EJ Button defends Council actions on trimming pines and cedars on Chapel Street amid a debate sparked by A Naturalist. He notes two residents of Chapel Street and two others asked for better lighting, argues varied citizen views on lighting versus aesthetics, and downplays exaggerated naturalist concerns while urging balanced street maintenance.
At the Leighton residence of Mr and Mrs Jetiner on Monday evening June 15 the Mrs Northern Croquet Club ladies gathered to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs HL McDonald who are leaving the district for Bute. Friends praised their croquet support and presented a traveling tug while Miss Dorothy Pearte and Miss Beth Jeftuer led an orderly sendoff. The club president Mrs T J Warnes conveyed best wishes for their future life and district regard.
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