Burra District Sees Bright Prospects for Future Water System
A Burra observer reports plans for a Morgan to Yunts pipeline to supply Easter Pastoral Country with water, resembling the Whyalla line. Pumping at Morgan could double output, aiding Broken Hill and Broken FAL. locals discuss regional irrigation, wool prospects, and government schemes for farmers.
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Whyalla
Burra
Morgan Nd
Blortetan
Yunts
Broken Hill
Murray
Morgan
Broken Fal
Golla
BHP
NZ. Labour
Chifley
Biesing
Australia
St. Mkrex
Mitchell
Adelaide
Europe
England
America
Blessing
Ade-laide
Germany
Burra Rifle Club Hosts 300 Yard Shoot And New Members
A large Burra Rifle Club turnout last Saturday saw open sights and sling use as members fired ten shots at 300 yards. Ron Kellock topped scores with 45, with Tom Heinrich close behind, ahead of Colin Bushell and others. Next week the club plans 200 and 300 yard events with four trophies donated by J. B. Pearce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra Rife Chis
Tg Fiat
Ron Kellock
Tom Heinrich
Adelide Club
Colin Bushell
Hopkins
Gehnler
Sman
Bob Campbell
Frank Reed
Lloyd Jefferies
Bill Hempel
Fred Wakosehke
R. G. Bern- Vaardt
VDC
Hias
J. B. Pearce
Bab Unday
Airforce Association Elects New Committee for 1947
The Airforce Association held its annual general meeting on February 25 with 32 members. Officers elected: M H Woollamounts president B Gell vice president B R Aldridee secretary T G Secker treasurer W E D Young welfare officer, plus three committee members. The 1944 balance sheet was adopted. negotiations for club rooms are underway. The first annual ball on September 2 1945 raised over 40 pounds, strengthening the branch financially. A December smoke social was well attended. next general meeting will announce plans for 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesare MH. Woollaonts
1B. Gell
B. R. Aldridee
T. G. Secker
W. £. D. Young
B A Riggs
W Holman JC
Goodridge
J. Terry
Jones on Wilkins and his lucky wife and lighter
Jones says Wilkins is the luckiest man and Smith asks why. Jones claims his wife and lighter both work, suggesting a humorous twist on good fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Wilkins
Smith
Burra Citizens Urged to Improve Local Sports Ground
An open plea to Burra residents urges upgrading the Victoria Pare sports arena amid concerns about a rocky hillside field. The plan, backed by the SAGA and the South Australian Cricket Association, proposes leveling the ground, enlarging it, trimming trees, and adding a grandstand with free turf soil and coach grass support. A public meeting will be organized to discuss financing and support from local football and cricket clubs.
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Burra
Victoria Pare
L.A
Cricket Association
Adelaide Oval
Jess
Burrs
South Australian Cricket Association
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Burra and
Ourrur
A. P. Blesing
Tallowere
Cain and Jacob
Waymouth St
Adriaide
Waymouth Street
Burra Rifle Club
Airforce Association
Burra Hotel
Ord, Friebe
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