Burra Fussio School Raises £56 For Prisoner Of War Fund
A Burra Fussio School fundraiser for the Prisoner of War Fund drew enthusiastic support from scholars. The overall average collection was 9s 3d per child, with Ray Bevan’s 49s 10 3d leading to a Special Honour Badge from SPF. Closing hours saw Ray reach £4 16 9 total. Josie Teaniwon topped the girls’ totals. Other notable gifts included Il or over by several pupils and many named contributors across the student body.
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Burra Fussio School
Ray Bevan
Hay
SPF
Adelsine
Ray
Fittle
Josie Teaniwon
Josie
Guy Dollman
Kevin Davis
Roxin Gare
Bhirley Gare
Mary Lloyd
Margaret’ ‘Bruce
Reg. Woodman
John Jonas
Pam Davis
Claire Woya
Mary Pearce
Bob Jesser
Wendy Byles
David Jones
Dawn Jones
Margaret Mayarul
David Sura
Eric Clode
Ron Willems
Colin Sellars
Brian Bevan
Bob Reed
Lois Finch
Ben Saunders
Ales Williams
Tyre Restrictions Issued In Canberra Order Details
Canberra issues a tyre and tube order restricting purchases by licence priority. Those with priority over eight cannot buy new tyres, while higher priority holders may buy secondhand or retreaded tyres if shortages occur. Licences two to eight may buy new tyres with a declaration of lack of retreaded options and must surrender old tyres on delivery.
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Canberra
War Savings Total Reaches £531 0s 4d for The Schools
The Schools War Savings total now stands at £531 0s 4d. Waste products forwarded to Adelaide amount to £142 13s 8d.
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Adelaide
Burra School Fundraiser Brings Large Local Turnout
On Tuesday June 28 a social arranged by local children at Redruth Sunday School Hall drew a large crowd. Mr L P Davis opened the event and the youthful chairman David Sara outlined Prisoner of War Fund aims. Raffles, games, and a quiz bee kept guests engaged as £96 0 7d was raised.
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CIAL
Burrsworth
Josie Jennison
Shirley Gare
Sara Bara Jennison
Roma Gare
Redruth
Hell
L. P. Davis
Burra School
David Sara
Margaret Jeffery
Coulsvan
Roman Gare
Barbara Jennison
Josephine Jennison
Eunice Tiver Sna von Sarvey
L Ensim
Art
Ray Jennison
Rome Clode
Burra Club Donates to Schools Patriotic Fund
The head teacher Mrs Davis acknowledges a donation of £6 3s 6d by the Burra Physical Culture Club toward the Schools Patriotic Fund. The sum represents the club's share from a display staged at the Spalding Institute.
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Burra Physical Culture Club
P. Davis
Burra
Patriotic Fund
Spalding Institute
Mid-North District VOL War Appeal School Totals
A list from the Mid-North District shows each school in the Erivaner of War Appeal with per school totals and child collector amounts. Schools include Burrs Public Cum Greek Booborowie Worle Whyte-Warcowie Hallett Mt Bryan Mt Bryan East and others with varied sums and names attached to contributions.
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Mid-North
Burrs Public
Ray Bevan
Burra Leh
Barbers Tennison
Copperhouse
Barbara Porter
Leighton
Booborowie
Barry Reynolds
Farrell
Pat Robinson
Hanson
Cynthia Rogers
Worle
Max Doell
Serowie
Colin ‘Tremless
Price Control Prods profiteers and plack items in war era
Prices Commissioner Dr Copland describes direct reprimand refunds price fixes and government supplies, plus prosecutions. He notes 150 charges laid during war, considers harsher penalties and asset inflation controls, and says 35 traders declared for universal consumer protection and wartime fairness.
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Prices Commission
DR. Copland
Suse
Australia
Fhfe
Evatt
Government
Charcoal Keeps Transport Going in Food Production Drive
Farmers and others with timber properties joined the drive for more producer gas charcoal to ensure transport with limited petrol. Charcoal fuel now meets present demands, helping prevent transport disorganization. Officials from the Department of Supply and Development note country garages could stock charcoal readily obtainable from local burners.
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Department of Supply and Development
Save Every Bit of Old Rubber War Time Appeal
Australia must save every ounce of old rubber to aid the war effort. Householders are asked to gather usable material and prepare it for depots as the collection plan is finalized. The Guides thrift depot at Blyth Street will accept any old rubber in the meantime.
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Australia
Gerre
Japan
RAA
Blyth Street
Night Driving Hazards Rise in Winter Weather
The article warns of increased night driving risks in rainy winter months. It urges utmost caution from motorists cyclists and pedestrians as reduced visibility persists despite light restrictions. It notes Australians often risk carelessness, stressing careful behavior to prevent accidents and protect wartime resources.
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BAA
Starving Motor Industry Calls for Careful Vehicle Maintenance
The article warns that a shortage of mechanics and servicemen has left the repair and maintenance industry as a skeleton workforce. It urges motor owners to minimize repairs by strict attention to regular maintenance, predicting the situation will worsen before improving.
Quaker and Gentleman Debate Compassion in Tale
A gentleman told a Quaker a distressing tale and ended with pity. The Quaker challenged him saying thou didst feel for thy neighbor but didst thou tie in thy pocket. The exchange highlights moral restraint and misplaced charity.
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Erlend
Burra North F.F.CF Unit 195 Annual Meeting Held
The Burra North F.F.CF Unit 195 annual meeting was held in June with 40 present. Reports praised a successful year despite member losses, listing activities, donations, and items sent to headquarters and Burra boys. Officers and committees were elected including President Mrs A B Rlees and Secretary Miss Alison Bentley.
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Mro
Micling
Nationa
Australia
PFCF
Burra
Redruth Methodist Church
Dunhill
Smith
Wiliams
Reed
Triamille
Miss Ford
PFCE
Afiss O. Reed
Ware
A.B. Rlees
All. Qader
Alison Bentley
Wool
Clarkce Reid
Mars
Scroop
J. Harvey
F. Sims
D.C
Ale. Clode
P. Sera
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Forgan
J. & R. Forgan Ltd
Crystal Brook
Port Peate
Burra North F.f.cf. Unit
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