Weekend Sport Highlights Big Wins Across Football and Basketball
The unbeaten team Ameslation defeated Leighton by 122 points, while Bore routed Spelding by 62. Spalding, Burra, Leighton, and Boober also posted easy Saturday wins with final scores listed, including Spalding 35 Mt. Bryan 5 and Whyte-Yarcowle 8 Leigh tor 25. Other notes reference bowling rounds, a flag camps win for Bloomfield, and early golf and wrestling results.
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Baturday
Bni
Att
Asmélation
Laatest
Leighton
Bore
Spelding
Spalding
Burra
Boober
Spaldin
Rain Noted Drops in June 1984 Yet Paris Region Records Fall
Rainfall records show 1984 totals lagging behind 1952. January to June totals reach 1 110 points in 1902 vs 454 points this year. June rains lasted 13 days totaling 28 points while 1952 had 18 days and 163 points. Farmers report delayed seeding but improved late progress amid wet conditions.
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Rata
Myxa Shelves Skin Sale Amid Rabbit Fur Shortage
Market officials cite floods in Britain and Australia’s rabbit extermi nation spray method as causes of canceled international rabbit skin sale. Experts warn fur prices will rise as demand continues.
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London
Tomine Ishel Tatead
Britain
No Ratepayers Meeting For 1953 Barre Town
Barre Mayor W Carpenter announced no ratepayers meeting for 1953 due to chronic lack of attendance. Only nine attended last year, despite councillors volunteering time for town services including cleanliness and health. Any ratepayer can attend council meetings or read the minutes if interested.
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Barre
Mom
Goun
W. Carpenter
Council Reserve Tenders Accepted
At the Burra Town Council meeting on Monday 22 June tenders for grading rights on council reserves were received and accepted. Names listed include B J Inlam R H Garrard S G Carpenter and R G Garrard among others.
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Burra
B.J. Inlam
R. H. Garrard
G. Carpenter
G Carpenter
R &. Gartard
Burra Booth Trunk Line Report Returns to Test Phase
A note from Mr A Downer indicates the Postmaster General Mr Anthony has issued guidance and tests are planned for July 1988. The document mentions two circuits between Burra and Booth and notes ongoing evaluation of the new trunk line and related service implications.
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Downer
Anthony
Burra Golf Championship Round Records and Results
Fragmentary report notes the BY Division Championship round on 7 June and a second round played on Saturday. It mentions Mrs C Gardner finishing with 78 and 81 for two rounds, Mrs Pearce 81, Mrs Moore 104, and Topsfield with Gardner winning the LGU Laurel Wreath event.
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B. Bloomfield
C. Gard
Gard
Mrc
H. Tops
C. Gardner
C Pearce
Moore
LGU
Methodist Guild Street Stall Raises 30 Pounds
On Friday last June 26 the Kooringa Methodist Guild held a street stall. The event sold home made cakes and other items and the afternoon takings totaled about 90 pounds for Guild funds. The ladies thank all who assisted in any way for the successful afternoon.
Table Tennis Star Emerges From Burra To Shine In Adelaide
A 23 year old Mize You Harvey from North Adelaide rose as a new table tennis star in Adelaide after winning the singles and the women’s doubles with Mrs Wim. She was born near Burra and received early schooling there. Harvey ranked third in the state in 1982, with a career that began in 1950 when she funded her trip to the Australian Championship in Brisbane.
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Fev
Adelaide
Ught
Mize You
Harvey
North Adelaide
Mies Harvey
Ob Burra
Wim
Mins Burney
Brisbane
Russian Church Prelates Sentenced or Exiled
One hundred and thirty-one high church officials from Communist dominated regions in Europe and Asia are in prison, held, or expelled from their sees by the Vatican authorities.
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Church of Rome
Europe
Asia
Protest on Money for Roads in Burra District
The article reports a debate over 620000 pounds for road works, with Mr Stott criticizing the allocation and calling for detail on spending. Mr Hawker defends directing funds to the Burra district amid poor local roads and accessibility concerns.
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Panswood Tkin
Burra
Ronda
Tven
Hawker
Ridley
Mr Stott
Stott
Bacher
Burra to Host Square Dance Club Move
Burra residents consider forming a square dancing club as popularity grows since Ade laide’s start. Air Force Association plans an inaugural event with a ball on September 4 in Burra, using halls Town Hall RSL and Oddfellows. A caller may be hired or local talent could lead lessons as the club forms.
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Avou
Ade
Firat
Butte
Air Force Association
Adelille
Burm
Ral
Oddfellown
Golf Associates Visit Berri for Open Meeting
The Burra Golf Associates led by Mrs Roy Weffery with Mesdames C O Lartiner T Moreton and Miss Marcia Colling left yesterday to play at Berri in the BALG U Open Meeting. Mrs RB G T Pettet of Angaston accompanies them and will play with Mrs Jeffery in the foursomes.
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Burra Gol Associates
Roy Weffery
Mesdames C. 0
Mushrooms Abound Across Aurte District After Wet Week
Mushrooms were plentiful across the Aurte district last week as residents gathered the seasonal delicacy in large quantities. People on foot, pushbikes, and motor vehicles reported seeing extensive harvest activity in almost every direction, with many noting the season may end soon due to lateness and limited growth.
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Aurte
Burra
Cvuth
Newly Formed C W A Branch at Booborowie Ab
A meeting called by 25 June approved forming a branch of the Country Women’s Association at Mrs Allen of the Spal fing C.W.A. addressed the gathering and welcomed support. Four officers were elected including Mrs John Drew as President and W Bruce as Treasurer. The first meeting of the new branch will be on 9 July at 2:30 pm with Mrs C Murray from Warnes Group to speak.
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Courtry Women's
C. Murray
Warnes Group
C.wa. Ha
Final Meeting for Sutra Town Council
The Sutra Town Council held its final meeting of 1151-33 on Monday. Two retiring councillors Dr Seinnhardt and Dr Pritchard were farewelled by Mayor W Carpenter. The mayor thanked them for their service and harmony in the council, and wished them continued interest in town affairs.
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Sutra
W. Carpenter
Dre Fisher
Young
Waite
Gre Pritchard
Bern~handt
Sarmael
Meebera Om the Counell
Burma Town Council honors retiring member M F Pritchard
Air M F Pritchard, three year council member, retires today after never missing a meeting during his term. His record is praised as exemplary and a source of pride for the council and town.
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Air M. F. Pritchard
Burma
Punt
Cownell
Presentation to Burra Footballer Before Saturday Match
A pre match gathering in the Buredi shed featured speeches by Mears Murphy and Lehmann praising Jimmy James. He received a fat bundle of notes totaling 861, donated by cabs and supporters to a fund started earlier this year for the footballer victim.
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Mears
Murphy
Lehmann
Kervicus
Jimmy James
BBC
Jimmy
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Irra Amesica
Council
Burra & Booth
Burra Golf
Methodist Guild
Golf Associates
Berri
Booborowie
England
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