Burra North Red Cross Branch Sees Attentive Meeting
Burra North Red Cross Branch held a well attended business meeting led by President Mrs. F. Apologies were received from Mesdames Wardle Harvey Clade and Pearce. A review of recent activities and a Red Cross store needs list were read. Financial statement showed a balance of £83 1s 10d. A notice board for Burra North will be erected and members will be advised of future events. Farewell to Mrs B L Crees and praise for her service and to Mr Bonython on promotion. Tea followed.
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Taroances
Belwyy
Bwra North
Red Cross
Hanson Red Cross Meeting and Upcoming Dance Fundraiser
The Hanson Red Cross held its monthly meeting on Wednesday with strong member attendance. After business, competitions and a Trading Table followed. a dance is planned for Friday March 12 to boost funds, with promising news of Br. W. Marchant’s return from the Middle Boal. Winners of the competitions were announced by Mrs J. Brereton and Mrs Tralsertn.
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Br. W. Marchant
J. Brereton End
Wedding Bells for Miss Marisa Woodgate in North Booborowie
Miss Marisa J Woodgate became a bride to Mr Ashley Woodgate in North Booborowie on a Tuesday ceremony. The event featured a full bridal flock, a long sleeved white gown, family heirloom brooch, and a reception at Boo-Tinga Hotel with about 40 guests including relatives from Albert Park and Kensington.
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Woodgate
Marisa J. Woodgete
Kencethey
Walte
Brassey J. Woodgate
North Booborowie
Bee
Mannum
Ashley Woodgate
Jnr
Padre
Cowie
Deas St Booborowie
Mira Divine
Oride
Olga Woodcate
Albert Park
Me Smith
Watkene
Mian Pearce
Boo- Tinga Hotel
Roodeate
June
Albert Parl
Meadames W
J. Baldock
Murray Bridge
W. Nicolle
Clarendon
Lss
Ellis
Kensington
Mi Atestess Alliday
Murray
BE. Nicolle
Mie Woodgate
Thrifty Housewives Debate Across Parched Times
Fragmentary OCR hints at a 19th or early 20th century concern with thrift and savings amid hard times. Mentions household frugality, money, and communal support efforts. No clear names, places, or dates readable.
Marital Fete and Burra Town Council Minutes
Weds Miss Eileen Meers and John Andrew Jootberg in a St. Joseph Church ceremony. Guests include Mrs Meers and Mrs Meers mother of the bride, with Best Man Lewis Truman. Post ceremony reception at Burra Hotel. travelling dress featured a grey Canadian crepe. Burra Town Council discusses ship naming, road and drainage upgrades, and lighting issues at local facilities.
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St. Joseph's Church
Eileen Meers
John Andrew Jootberg
James Meers
Hallett
A. Ronebers
Murray Bridge
Melrose
Dan Meers
Lewis Truman
Margaret Meer
Mrs. Meers
Ride
Mas Meers
Burra Hotel
Burra District Soldiers Welfare Committee Meeting Minutes
The Burra and District Soldiers Welfare Committee notes donations and subs for the Burra North Dance events. Treasurer seeks ten pounds to complete a farewell presentation cheques after a successful welcome social. Meeting Friday March 10 at 1 pm in the Institute with secretary E AIT/6.
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Burra North Dance ‘Committee
Sellars
Burra Nth
W. E. Steven Ay
Sota Senate
Tbis
Thetamoung
Apm
Ines
Matches Results From SR aris S Bykey MS A wards
Results of multiple matches with teams including Bykey MS A wards B Pearon Hegarty and rising players in the event. The report notes individual performances and outcomes across the games, highlighting standout actions and final scores.
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Aris S. Bykey
A. B. Rises
B. Pearon
Bt. Hegarty
Rationing Commission warns on prewar clothing deceit
The Acting Director of Rationing Mr 5 F Cochran said some employers pressuring workers to keep prewar attire violate National Security Regulations. Clothing stocks remain critical with only bare necessities allowed. Parties urged to save, drop nonessential uniform garments, and use ordinary wear where suitable to aid the war effort.
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5. F. Cochran
Cochran
Australia
Burra Public School Examination Résus Week
Burra Public School lists examination results for Week Grade Don Leva Itsi-1 John students notable for high marks and participation. Local school officials emphasize testing progress and classroom achievement across homerooms.
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Don Leva
John
Burra High School Volleyball Mixed Results Report
Burra High School last week hosted a two team volleyball match resulting in three Browns wins over the Blues. Individual scores feature Heather Pearce Jill Pearce Diana Davies Mario Grewes Barbara Dennison Aileen Young Ron Ua Bouman Dorothy South Marearet Finch and others with multiple 4 1 3 4 game lines. The boys season closed Wednesday with Browns winning 104 to Blues. Individual Blues scorers include Rose White Bob Masikivelt and Norman among others.
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Browns
Blues
Heather Pearce
Jill Pearce
Diana Davies
Mario Grewes
Barbara Dennison
Aileen Young
Ron Ua Bouman
Dorothy South
June Dollman
Joy Pakcoe
Pay Parks
Baird
Marearet Finch
Pen
Agee
B. Marhare
and &Olin
Rose White
Bob Masikivelt
Ay Bevan
Saitihoyd
Norman
Colin
O ‘Coeil Jones
Colin Lloyd
John Rouen
Aitj Bumdries
Cat's instinct to land on feet questioned
A garbled note questions whether cats automatically twist or rotate to land on their feet after a fall. The text suggests uncertainty about instinctive righting reflex and the accuracy of the common belief.
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Burra North Red Cross Branch
Hanson Red Cross
Sara
Sara & CO
Acre
Burra Town Council
Norwich Union Insurance Company
Burra-Bra
Burra
Dr. Marston
Gr. Lee
Oet Kallaway
Harvey
Beank- 2
Aumply Pines
Rearuth Sun— Fey School
W. Bakoschke
Dr. Fisher
Marston
Burra and District Soldiers’ Welfare ‘Committee
Mann
Harris Davey
Pearce
Tiver Fuller
Sykes
Bartlet
Riggs
Davey
Muwaters
Marlin
Pestee
Finch
Jeffery
Walker Fu ‘Steven
B. J. Davey
Pasqoe
G. Finch
J. Tuller
M.grant
Aeffery
M. Grant
D. Camry
Ai y—Taied
Teany
O- Finch
Hegarty
Puller
Bownang
Bown
Eawaras
Hervert
the Rationing Commission
Burra Public School
Burra High School
Beochan
Elle
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