Ron Chambers Transferred To Spalding
Bentor Constable RW Chambers will be moved to Spalding soon. L A Kewell replaces him in Burra. Mercharbets, a lively Burra Football Club worker, has served as secretary twice. As a police officer he was helpful and courteous, missed by many in the district. Wishing him happiness in the new district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentor
Chambers
Spalding
Burra
L. A. Kewell
Derby
Mercharbets
Altea
Fisher Praised for High School Council Service
Cr Fisher’s representation on the Burra High School Council was commended at the last Corporation meeting. Cr E Baulderstone highlighted the excellent work and moved to record a minute of appreciation, which was supported by Cr Young and carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr Fisher
resinion #3 Corporation
Burra
New Carrier System Installed At Burra Exchange
The Burra exchange adds a three channel carrier system boosting trunk lines to Adelaide. It enables up to seventeen conversations on one wire pair via modulated carrier frequencies with filters at the distant end. Five telephonists cover peak hours with a 39 hour week, serving Burra, Gum Creek, Hanson, and other lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Adelaide
Igisigin
Fing
jAvis Sam
Shirley Holly
Robyn Tattersall
Kadina
Wsikerie
Mintaro
Peterborough
Clare
Orrorao
Ade~ Lide
Eudinde
Impres
Sion
Cael
Hoobornwle
Halles
Mt. Bryan
Hanson
Gum Creek
Boobcrowle
Mt Bryan
Hallett
Farrell Flat
Burra Homing Club Race From Garrieton
Burra Homing Club third rate from Garrieton flown on Saturday in a near flat calm. Returns 100 percent. First P. J. Byrnes at 1294 yards per minute, second Brandt, third A L Swinson at 1285 yards per minute. Next race from Carrleton. Following Saturday move to Parackil Be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Garrieton
P. J. Byrnes
Brandt
AL Swinson
Carrleton
Parackil- Be
Farewell for Con Samuel in Burra Lounge
About forty friends gathered at the Commercial Hotel lounge on Thursday evening to bid farewell to Con Samuel who has lived in Burra for twenty eight years. A travelling rug was presented as he departs for Adelaide with his family seeking better opportunities.
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Ir Con Samuel
Commerce Hotel
Samuel
Burra
Adelaide
Rasheed
Rowesur
Reg. Davey
Con
Johmmy” Hill
Eheim
Tee Sale
Burra Town Council to Discuss Ambulance Maintenance
At the last council meeting on Monday June 21 1954 Dr J Fisher showed intention to contact neighboring councils to arrange a conference on obtaining ambulance maintenance for the area. Gr Young seconded and the motion was carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
J. Fisher
Counell
Counlls
Gr Young
Burra Town Council Discusses Electric Supply Letter
At the last meeting held Monday June 21 1954 Dr Fisher moved to submit to the Burrs Electric Supply Co board a letter from the Electricity Trust of B A dated May 10 1954 asking that any actions they desire be taken forthwith. Dr Topsfield accounted: Carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
J. Fisher
Burrs ‘Electric Supply Co., Limited
Electricity Trust of
B.A
Topsfield
Inter association match ends in 1-1 12-1 1 scoreline
The report covers a Saturday inter association football game at Burra between Aden side Plains and North Eastern. Final score reads 1-1 to 12-1 1, with Purst named Ntattest and most brillant for North Eastern. Burra Club showed good form as Catrelon course conditions favored speed, with Mr P. J. Ayrnes clocking a winning bird at 1302 yards per minute.
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Adenside Plains
North Eastern
Burra
Purst
Burra Club
Catrelon
P. J. Ayrnes
Burra Show Society appoints new secretary at well attended meeting
The Burra Show Society held a full committee meeting on Tuesday appointing Mr E. Williams of Burra as secretary. President Rex Warnes attended his first meeting, thanking members for their support. Catalogue changes were proposed including three judge groups, updated wool exhibits, added cooking sections, Gala Night at the main pavilion, and new horse events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
G. R. Pinch
F. Pearce
A. Riges
T. Warnes
B. Fuss
F. M. Pearce
S A Farmers Tour To New Zealand
South African farmers will join a government backed tour to New Zealand from January to March 1985. The program, arranged with the New Zealand Tourist Bureau and Wellington Agriculture Department, includes visits to stud farms, experimental stations, agricultural colleges and land settlement schemes. The trip offers scenic tours and allowances for wives and other country women to accompany the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.A
New Zealand
Reserve Tenders Accepted at Ne Burra Town Council
Tenders for the Reserves under the council’s control were accepted at a recent council meeting. Names listed include Mr V I Power, Mrs L St Carpenter, Mrs L M Carpenter, and Mr R M Garrard with respective numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne Burra Town Council
V. I. Power
L. St. Carpenter
L. M.carpenter
R. M. Garrard
Annual R S L Ball Promises Fancy Dress Night
The Annual R S L Ball will be a Fancy Dress and Novelty event at Burra Town Hall on Friday 6th August. Proceeds support distress relief for returned personnel with prizes for Best Dressed Lady Best Dressed Man Most Humorous and group category winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.S.L
Stael
Jack Sorrell
Burra
New Rolls Royce For Old No Catch
Bridgewater resident discovers a 1914 Rolls Royce in an old car, rare vintage parts, and a museum swap offer. Adelaide agents identify the vehicle and request its complete details before arranging the exchange for a new Rolls. The owner agrees, amazed by the factory request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolls Royce
Bridgewater
Adelaide
Australis
England
Census Sub Enumerator Appointment for Burrs Division
Mr W A Sauith of Ann aus Division announces the appointment of Mr B Davey Town Clerk of Burrs as the Census Sub Enumerator for the Burr division of Koorlngn. The 1954 Census is to be conducted tomorrow night June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Sauith
Annaus Division
Mr & B Davey
Burrs
Koorlngn
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Debo of
The
You
vRigesy
Alexandra Frsres
Ron Chambers
Cr. Fisher
H.S. Council
Cr Xoung
Mr. Baulderstone
Wee
Con. Samuel
Vonner
Wader
Chriat
Zanuck
Bumning
S.A. Farmers
Marlene
R.S.L. Ball
Mount Barker
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