Accident on Black Springs Manroora Road injures several
On Thursday around 4 30 pm a Broken Hill car proceeding toward Aveiide on the Black Springs Manroora road overturned two miles from Black Springs. Driver Albert George Johns uninjured. L Madeline Johns and Elizabeth Glanville suffered injuries. Master David John Borthwick also hurt. Dr Heddle attended. all taken to hospital for observation. Mrs Glanville detained for days. MC Welcns preparing a report.
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Marth
Broken Hill
Aveiide
Black Springs
Manoora
Albert George Johns
L. Madeline Johns
Elizabeth Glanville
Angel St
David John Borthwick
R. C. Heddle
Glanville
MC. Welcns
Harvest Social at Salvation Army Bargade
A Harvest Social at the Salvation Army Citadel on Monday 28 February followed Sunday events. The display featured harvest goods, cakes, and sweets. Performances by Hooringa Methodist Sunday School, Salvation Army classes, and local singers were well received. Captain N Hull led, with Captain P Osborne assisting, as W Carpenter chaired and praised the event’s community effort.
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Salvation Army Corps
Salvation Army
Hooringa
Joan Towler
Cottage Small
N. Hull
P. Osborne
Betty Towler
Captain Osborne
Mr. Smith
Bui
Valerie Terry
W. Carpenter
Methodist Sunday School
Carpenter
Mr Carpenter
Snyway
H. Dorman
Burra Bay Tragedy: Michael Katz Drowned at Largs Bay
Three year old Michael David Katz of Burra Bay, now Adelaide, drowned Friday afternoon while bathing with about 50 Orphanage children at Largs Bay. Found in 18 inches of water and entangled in seaweed, life savers failed to revive him after half an hour. condolences to Mr and Mrs Katz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael David Kate
Jim Katz
Burra
King William Street
Adelaide
Largs Bay
Michael
Lars Bay Club
Beseh
Kotz
Theie Ott
Burra Oddfellows Lodge to Celebrate Its Centenary
The Loyal Burra Burra Lodge of Oddfellows marks 100 years since its 1849 founding with a centenary celebration. Invitations closed after a large response. the event includes a social and a Juvenile Sports Meeting at Burra North Playground.
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Burra
Burra Burra Lodge of Oddfellows
Tiedge
Thos. Jones
Jas, Thompson
Wm Coate
Ina Dixon
Wm. Williams
Jno. Benneth
Chas Ware
G. Stewart
Bro. Kemp
Adelaide
J. ‘Thompson
Oddfellows Lodge
Burra North
P. W. Hogan
Evening of music and social at the Methodist
Miss Dawn Partridge gave a solo and the programme closed with The Doxology. The Methodist Scholars sang Ty Thee O Lord our hearts we raise and the gathering ended with a social chat and shopping at the laden tables.
Hallett Club Holds Pairs Shoot Amid Tough Conditions
Hallett members braved wind and changing light for a preventative Pairs Shoot on Saturday. Scores show W Webb 50 82 20 and R Nutt part of the club performance. Next Saturday a Hallett team will visit Burra for an away match.
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Hallett Wife Club
Hallett
Burra
W. Webb
R. Nutt
Social Afternoon Highlights Burra LCL Meeting
The Burra Women's Branch of the LCL held an afternoon at the R L Club Rooms with G B Hawker in the chair. Mrs Belch Butler spoke on dangers to parliamentary democracy and urged parties to state core principles before elections. Downer and Hawker addressed the gathering, condolence sent for the late Archie Blesing MP, and the event concluded with thanks.
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AUPG
Burra
LCL
R. 8
G. & Hawker
Archie Blesing
Blesing
A. B. Rigge
G. Gask
Burra Record Office Publication Credit
Printed and published by Prank Y Teare Marston at The Burra Record office on Commerciel Street per the newspaper masthead notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank ‘Y Teare Marston
Burra Record” Office
Commerciel Street
Burra Show Adds Special Flower Feature And New Sections
The Burra Show will spotlight flowers with expanded space and a Ladies' Committee led by Miss Molly Walker to handle bowls and decorative entries. New sections include Bowls of Anemones Acquileas Larkepurs Marigolds Nasturtians Poppies Pansies Ranunculi and various tuberous bulbs plus newer varieties. The Show seeks broader exhibitor participation with guidance from stewards and a brighter 1949 display.
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Molly Walker
New Zealander Wins Australasian Speedboat Title
Len Southward from New Zealand won the Australasian Championship at Botany Bay last Saturday piloting his speedboat Redhead. Southward defeated rivals to claim the title in a tight final.
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New
Len Southward
New Zealand
Botany Bay
Redhead
Burra Rifle Club Fires Second Stage of Championship
The Burra Rifle Club hosted the Second Stage of the Championship shooting over 600 and 700 yards on a windy day. Jim Schwier led with 87 points while Tom Hein Hei scored 46 at 600 yards and placed second overall though dipped at 700 yards. Next Saturday Burra meets visiting Bath clubs before the Country Championship at Desa Range on March 27.
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Burra Rifle Club
Burra
Jim Schwier
Tom Hein
Hei
Allett
Bath Clubs
Desa
Adelaide
Heparth
CN. Bushell
IlLoyd St
Ford
Hopkins
M. Stockman
UT G. Webster
UR. Field
Vic Edwards
W. Rawerds BT
Jd. Harris
Woodman
Record Office Sells G/ILL FORMS For Boat Racing
George Lee Chante celebrated after a 20 mile heat where a 1500 hp Allison motor performed flawlessly. The article notes the motor outpaced all rivals, with other boats left far behind as a comparison. Forms are available at The Record Office for 1 each.
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Chante
George Lee
Allison
Abe
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Bargade
Burra Bay
L.C.L. Social
Australia
Lengdon Parsons
G. Moller
A Downer
Downer
Holmes
B. Nutt
Ral Dare
G. Willmott
B. Hanlin
H. Prive
Dawson
A Prior
Jarvellous
Inespa
NH North
Minespa
Deane
Johnny Green
Burra Cold
Branklin
Ring Burra
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