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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1949
Page
1
Burra resident Mr Ted Lehman claims thieves milked his water bus petrol tank over weeks, taking about 19 gallons. Between 10 and 12 gallons were taken before the remaining fuel ran out while he was transporting a busload from Ute railway station, leaving passengers stranded.
Ten Metropolitan Rifle Club members visited Burra for a 300 and 700 yard match. Despite a scratched team due to petrol limits, Burra trailed by only 15 as Gordon Webster excelled at 700 yards. Tom Heinrich led Burra with solid 46 at 300 and 47 at 700, while a Metro Burra pairs match added interest. Socials followed at Kooringa Hall and the Hotel, with well wishes to Jack Wise on his birthday.
Burra town council discusses rail service cuts caused by coal shortages. Rail cars cannot reach Burra on Saturday nights, with proposals to shift departure times from Adelaide and Burra to gain 30 minutes each way. Council resolves no auction.
The Hallett Rifle Club fired a stage of the Aleoloo and Willo goleche Trophy over 200 and 3001 yards on Saturday February 19. Marksmanship honors went to Ran Afellock with 71 of 80. Highest range score was Rol Dure at 200 yards.
The National Fitness Council of South Australia announces a Youth Leader Camp at Christies Beach during April 1949 Easter holidays. Programs include physical training games hiking swimming social recreation films and clubwork discussions. Half fare to camp from country areas, with facilities described, and applications to the Secretary, National Fitness Council, Adelaide.
Burra Town Council discussed a 3300 loan offer from the Savings Bank of South Australia. The plan would transfer the hall debt, saving about £30 to £40 annually and roughly £1000 over twenty years. The letter was left on the table for the next meeting.
Donations received for the Hallett War Memorial total £150 15 0 with many individual gifts noted. Only half the circulars acknowledged. urged remaining supporters to contribute promptly, signed by Hon Secretary F HB McDonald.
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