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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1931
Page
3
The Burra Town Council discussed unemployment relief grants, street lighting costs from the electric company, and a new bylaw to gate hawkers. Councillors debated ration distribution, overseer duties, and a bridge decking project while awaiting next meeting for flood and sewer concerns.
The Local Agriculture Bureau met at the Institute on Friday night February 27 with Mr. W. Burge presiding. Reports from farmers covered harvest operations, sowing, yields, and seed choices, highlighting Federation, Gallipoli, and Bens varieties. A social gathering was planned for March 27 to present the Local Crop Competition swag, with Judge Johnston officiating.
In Burra and Koorioga Willalo leagues players posted results across A and B grade events. Notable results include Bryson defeating Murphy 9-2 in one doubles, Scholz beating Quinn 6-1 in singles, Phillips and Smith yielding mixed scores, and numerous 6-3 to 7-9 set outcomes. Overall tallies show several tight sets and multiple 10 sets and 81 games across the day.
Bist&p Crotty argues in The Sun day Sun for a new Reformation in churches to shape democracy. He asks what Christ would say in Sydney or Canberra and urges unity of spirit over church union, calling religion the heart of the nation and a reforming influence on politics and society.
Minutes record present officials including Scholz Powell and Rogers. Dr Atkins explains an X ray charge at Hospital tsity. Audit plans by Thomas and Sars for Cassnell's books at £8 8s instead of £9 9s. Unemployment Relief and relief rations discussed. Lands change ownership from J J Dempsey to Daniel Hohesy. Rates extension request denied with 10 percent fine. Two ration applications recommended. Overseer notes six men employed three days removing weeds. Hospital refund request of £11 to Deputy Returning Officer. Payments show District Funds £79 12s 4d and Unemployment Relief £4 4s.
In the singles handicap, round one completed with Coles defeating Weston, Rathi son defeating Terry, Davey beating Rostatay, Weallawhtt defeating Marston, and Twist beating Dane. The championship results are due immediately with next Saturday’s event listing participants.
The Mid-North Leighton croquet club hosted a recent focal greens match against the Ballett ladies. Results: 28-20 in favor of Mrs B Jettners and Mrs Scholz over Mrs Miller and Mr Neon ald. 26-16 by Mrs A T and Miles Waters over Mes W Peters and Mekip Honan. Mrs Woolrock, Ballett President, thanked the Mid-North ladies for hospitality and a close contest.
The Sydney Morning Herald questions if Australians want a leader like Pitt to rise above party politics and call citizens to sacrifice, unity, and productive effort. It ponders whether a yet unknown Man of Destiny could found Australia’s future greatness and asks where such a leader might be found.
In a letter from Nuriootpa dated February 27, J. Leslie argues that farmers must demand a broad based price and production reform. He criticizes federal inaction, warns of continued civil service salaries, and urges a 50 percent reduction in all levels to restore export margins. He suggests South Quertels withdraw to defend primary industries and warns against government control.
The Mississippi Delta Experiment Station at Stoneville compares row crop work by horse and by general purpose tractors. One man with horse covered 16 acres versus 120 acres with a tractor and crew, showing mechanical power can multiply a man’s output eightfold and at lower cost.
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