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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1942
Page
4
Burra district marks honor roll of locals who enlisted or served in war. The list names many residents across Burra and surrounding districts, including nurses and service members, with references to medals and sacrifices. Read as a tribute to those who joined or fell in the conflict.
Freidrich Duldig, a longtime Worlds End district farmer and community leader, died at his son’s farm on June 9 at age 91. Born March 7, 1851 in Tauer near Cottbus Germany, he emigrated with his parents to South Australia arriving January 28 1856. He and Louise Schuppan raised fourteen sons and seven daughters on a Baldina hundred block, helped build Upper Bright church, served as elder and treasurer, and contributed to the Burra show, the Robertstown railway movement, and local congregations until his retirement in 492. He lived in Sudunda and finally at the Schwarz farm before his death. He was survived by five sons, four daughters, 41 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral held June 9 at the Schwarz home with Pastor Hassold officiating.
An excerpt reports on a BBC talk by Sgt. Charles Tomkins about Gold Coast Africans and their football culture. It notes players who tackle soccer barefoot and kick the ball great distances while crowds react with mass improvisations of celebration and enthusiasm.
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