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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1937
Page
2
A mixed sale listing shows numerous animals: Merino rams and ewes with several ages. wethers and lambs in several lots. two year and four year cattle, Jersey heifers and Shorthorn stock. horses include a quiet saddle horse named King. Auction targets forward conditions with various shorn dates and mating planned.
Readers report their favourite free powder brands are not stocked at Wilkinsons. Shoppers express disappointment over limited shelf variety and frequent restocks. Local stores advise checking online inventory and visiting several branches to locate alternatives.
The Anousl Meeting at the Eastern Telephone Buildings Roaring on March 8 outlines receipts for Sergt Kalu’s transfer token and Burra Repevolent Society handling funds. Military Sports at Clare Sheet report Dick Halli’s boxing triumphs and Burra Troop officer elections, with publishing notes on magazines and books for Monavista.
Aberdeen Tennis Club forfeited to Willelo A due to no cars and inability to field a team. B team also forfeited after Willelo B could not field players. Members anticipate Saturday matches between Hallett A and B with listed players and emergencies noted.
Corporation of RRA notice warns owners to keep dogs from straying in town streets and to keep them on roofs when outside. Officers will impound stray animals and prosecute owners. E. J. Davey town clerk.
Local and general observations mark Lent with Mothering Sunday services at St Marys Church Burra on Sunday 7 March. Holy Communion at 3 pm, Remily Service at 2 pm, Evening Service at 7 pm. A public lunch is planned at 12 30 pm with a special sermon by the Ioan of Adelaide the Very Rev G H Ioze MLAL.
Mr J L Ganners of the Me Bryan district says pear and apple trees now bear ripe fruit but are covered with blomia. Only blossomed trees include a difcless pear while Crev and Jonathan apples are unpruned and thriving. A similar bloom occurred seven years ago after a heavy hail, with one nonbearing tree suddenly fruiting. prediction of a second crop remains uncertain.
Institute Fall requires screening on Saturday for the Federal Referendum so the usual weekly program shifts to Thursday March 4 featuring Bagex Wallace’s Sandere of the River and the jungle saga Sanders the eyes and ears of the jungle with Paul Robeson singing. Also shows Jones Fexaly’s new episode with romance for the young, a Colour Cartoon Poor little Mo, and shorts. Box Plant and Day Sales at Coverdale’s Pharmacy. hearings after hours, Thursday instead of Saturday for this work only.
A Washington report highlights mud houses as economical durable dwellings. A 158 year old mud structure remains sound, with walls formed from tammined earth and cemented outhouses. Construction costs run about two thirds of brick houses, indicating long term value.
A widow discovering two bank accounts with about £1000 credited in her late husband’s name faces competing interests and potential delays as the sums accrue. The find brings unexpected happiness and a dash of trouble as parties contend over the funds and claims.
Mr James Flower died at Flowerville Braefoot near Burra on February 17. Born at Canowie in August 1863, he farmed at Stony Gap Yun noda and Braefoot. He served as trustee of the Methodist Church, treasurer of the Church Tract, steward of the Redeath circuit, and long-time Burra Show Society committee member. A North Wood representative on Tian district council for several years, he belonged to Reedskire Lodge for over 60 years. Funeral held February 19 at Koorings. service by Rev A Dyer. arrangements by C. Pearce & Son. Survived by wife Emily Dunn and four children and one son in Adelaide. eldest son Bay Flower killed in the Great War.
Burra travelled to Kapunda for a return match in pursuit of the rival cup. The Burra crew won by 44 points to reclaim the Silver Feather trophy after fourteen years, with standout performances from Kellaway Herbert and Davey among others. Regular week results and tournament rounds are noted, including wins for Marante Pascoe Robinson and Terry in various fixtures.
A diary style tale recounts superstitions about Fridays and cats, a girl’s quirky family rituals, and Nap the cat’s clever mouse deliveries. A neighbor’s cat tale and a farmer named Old George add rural color as the girl ponders her own possible “kink.”
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