Combined Welcome and Farewell Social at Mt Bryan East
A large group of district friends gathered Saturday February 20 to bid farewell to Mrs W Thomas and greet her daughter in law Mrs Les Thomas at Mt Bryan East. Local, visiting artists performed an overture and songs as neighbors recalled Mrs Thomas long service to church and community while welcoming Les Thomas. The hosts, speakers and Mrs Thomas expressed best wishes, with gifts of pottery and rugs, and supper ended the gathering with a communal sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gare
R. Brook
Halteti
Thomas
C. W. Dare
Mt. Bryan East
Patriote
Taw
Les
Dare Uheh
Gem
Tony Uibutes
H. Doyle
Lee Thomas
MM. P ‘Tobrook
Stuune
Order of
Eileen Date
Audi ‘Ence
Burra Institute Adds Numerous Books to Library Inventory
The Burra Institute announces a library expansion listing a wide range of titles across fiction and mystery. Authors include O Baxler F Breeding H Bindlei J Buchan J Caldwell C K Chisford D Maurier J England J Farrel A Flax G Franklin Glasrow J Jameson C Kingston W G Maughan N B Saunders A Piper S Scarlet A Seltzer DR Stevertzon N B Saunders AR Weekes and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewcalation
Nere
O. Bax
F. Breeding
F. Beeding
H. Bindlel
M. Rand
J. Buchan
T- Caldwell
C. K. Chisford
Canyon Rattlers
Andrew Harrison
Crafts
Simu Holiday
W. G. Maughan
Revue
Nicholls
Impudent
Levers
M. Pickford
Black
Cresk Buckarba
A. Piper
Babbacombe
S. Scarlet
Treasure
Fangh
A. Seltzer
Rochesters
DR. Stevertzon
Sutherland
N. B. Saunders
Smith
Anyon
CE Enew
Estape
E. Vance
Srignt
A. Walpole
Court Clare
Weekes
Mt Bryan East School Weekly Results and Inspection Return
On Friday February 19 at Hallet the Education Department examined the lower grades led by Sune Maxted and Beane Gare with all students reported in excellent health. District Inspector Mr M J Gerlach attended the annual inspection and reported favorable results for the Mt Bryan East School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goevor BM Sheehan
Hallet
M. J. Gerlach
Brown says twenty percent and eighty percent unclear
The fragment shows Brown speaking of percentages, stating twenty per cent and eighty but the context or subject remains uncertain. Without additional readable details the item cannot be a full report.
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Brown
Burra Red Cross Shop Appeal Supports Fighting Forces
Burra Red Cross and F.F.C.F. Unit 109 report a successful early appeal run from February 26 to April 10 with proceeds aiding the fighting forces. Leaders J Barker Finch D Watson A Kellock and MAS Scovel oversaw the shop drive. A trading table offered vegetables fruit and cake and local donors contributed tea sugar and cash gifts totaling £11 10 with £2 from Mrs Herb Riggs and further donations from Mrs Hee Warnes and Mrs Clemson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Figntine
J. Barker
Finch
D. Watson
A. Kellock
Mas Scovel
Che Snus
Herb Riggs
Hee. Warnes
Clemson
U S A s Love For France In Radio Discussion
A BBC Radio discussion quotes J B McGeachy praising the enduring bond between France and the United States. The talk highlights history from the revolutionary era, shared ideals of liberty equality and fraternity, and the French spirit inspiring Americans to value freedom and wit.
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Tye
America
Roosevelt
France
J. B. McGeachy
BBC Radio
Entree
Papuan villagers donate £100 for War Sayings certificates
Councillor Pict of Hui village in Papuan district announces villagers have collected £100 to buy War Sayings certificates. The effort is voluntary with no coercion, funds held by the District Officer for safekeeping. Papuans have spent about £400 on certificates over three months as young men work and plan for future trade purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pict
Fikl
Ome
Fiki
Harvest Hymn Sing at Redruth Methodist Church
The Redruth Methodist Church hosts a harvest concert this Sunday at 3 pm with solos and anthems featuring leading artists. Proceeds support church outreach and community programs.
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Methodist
Cis
Redruth Methodist Church
Marriage of Miss Thora Foster in Prospect at St Cuthbert
N M Clout solemnised the marriage of Thora Foster of Medindle Gardens to Frank Pearce of Burra at St Cuthbert's Church Prospect. The bride, given away by her father J Potter, wore lace and embroidery with orange blossoms. bridesmaid Nancy Potter wore pale lemon. best man Reginald Bowman. After the ceremony 30 guests visited the bride's parents Nottaxe Terrace Medindia Gardens. The bride wore a blue travelling ensemble on leaving.
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Nancy Potter
Wrlde
Reginald Bowman
Nottaxe Terrace
Medindia Gardens
War
Burra Bowling Club Saturday Match Results and Tournament
Burra Bowling Club reports Saturday results: Corry Hesarty Genders and Davey defeated Iver. Sykes Edwards and Sara 2525. Marston and Jeffery and Fuller and Grant lost to Barrie Herbert Stevens and Davey. Walker Finch defeated Pearce Ay Bows Kellaway 18 72. Tournament games for the week include Championship second round Grant defeating Jeffery 21 1. Third round Walker over Brown. Singles Handicap second round Corry over Marston 22 see Edwards over Grane 2 1 4. Consistency second round genders Edwards 4 to 4. Third round Genders over Sykes 5 5. Pals Finch and Ocken drew with Grant and Je rery 15 15. J Pearce and Corry de, Pastre and Marston.
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T. Corry
M Hesarty
J. Davey
H. W. Iver
Sykes
M.S. Edwards
T. Sara
E. F. Marston
R. Jeffery
M Fuller
M. Grant
R. ‘Barrie
G. Herbert
H. Stevens
A. Davey
G. ‘Walker
Fincis
Finch
Pearce
F. Fimch
Ocken
Den
M Grant
R. JeRery
J. &. Pearce
Corrydé
Pastre
Marston
Burra Public School Weekly Examination Results
Weekly exam results from Burra Public School listing students by grade. Names include Grade VII: Chinton Kakosch ke Patule Parker. Grade VI: Cerliene Davies Colin Sellars. Grade V: Joste Jenmison Robert Reed. Grade IV: John Jones Joan Rowe wee a Malaiese Edith Nourse Ivan Scroop Feler John Marston Gorqualy. Grade I: John Seaford Bob Plomas Donald bidyd Pam Tiver Pavella Ivis Tam Joyce Skuse Ruth Noodian. Grade 1 Barbara Bennet Frances Illsby John Bartlett.
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Chinton Kakoschke
Patule Parker
Cerliene Davies
Colin Sellars
Joste Jenmison
Robert Reed
John Jones
Joan Rowe
Wee A Malaiese
Niies
Edith Nourse
Ivan Scroop
Feler John Marston Gorqualy
Barbara Bennet
Frances Illsby
John Bartlett
John Seaford
Bob Plomas
Donald Bidyd
Coin 3Teaks
Pam Tiver
Pavella
Ivis Tam
Joyce Skuse
Ruth Noodian
Burra North F F C F holds March 1943 meeting notes
The fortnightly shore meeting on 25th February 1943 had 25 members with Mrs. Riggs presiding. Correspondence included a cheque for 1/13/9 from Elder, Smith & Co for selling steep denaled by Mr C. W. Gall. Fundraising plans and shop opening arrangements were discussed for March 5 with sections to run Afternoon Tea on March 10, 20, and related trading table proceeds.
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Fes
Scroop
Holmes
C. Pearce
Meetine
Mt Bryan public meeting plans long night dance finale
Mt Bryan FF CF held a public meeting at the Bryan Institute to organize support for the FE CF. Two moderate in attendance due to other events. Rev MB Cowie from Burra spoke on FP GF work and shared experiences in Darwin. A long night dance was set for April 16 as a grand finale.
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Bryan Institute
Fe.cf
Gna. Hawker
John Gebhardt
MB. Cowie
Burra
Fp.gf
Darwin
Cowie
Glider Troops Gain Heavy Lift Edge in Battle
Airborne troops require the same basic training as Taptry forces but learn special glider techniques for loading and securing equipment. Glider and paratroop units operate in close cooperation. gliders carry heavy gear including talks and howitzers, while the blitz buggy remains a known asset.
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O8 Airborne
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Ted Baulderstone
Matthews Emporium GB
Market Square
Burra Drapers
Farnis
PHONE
Standard Oak
Matthews
Burra Institute
Mt Bryan East School
U.S.A
Redruth Church
Burra Bowling Club
Burra Public School
Burra North F.f.cf
Mt. Bryan Ff.c.f
P. J. Byrne
CJ. Pearce
Son
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