Public Welcome to Local Members of the Forces
A large crowd attended a Friday evening event at Burrs Institute honoring local members of the forces. The social and farewell function featured a free supper, tea relays, and patriotic decor while noting many Burra boys had served in campaigns across Europe and the Pacific. The Mayor and local officials welcomed the troops and praised their duty and camaraderie.
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Burrs Institute
Elcome Bonne
Marjorie Muay
Focal Ff.cr
Red Cross
Alb. Riges
Mar
Alf Baw
Beroop
D. M. Sterle
Marston
W. J. Lee
Walton
J. Butler
Court
Pearce W. Stondland
J. McGrath
Wil Nankivell
T. H. Woollcott
Australia
H. White
Woollacott
Burra
Enetang
Tobruk
Syria
Greece
India
New Guinea
Campeleus
New Zealand
Jos
Ieee
Australis
Lacy
3. C. Genders
Tocal
RAL
Soldiers honor and music mark WWI tribute event
Pte Seri Cavey and peers thanked comrades in a moving address noting their dream come true. D Crang pledged support from Wentworth while Metvya Cok and Pie pl joined in. Mr Darrel Pield's Orchestra provided lively music with Carmody, Fisid, and Feld on stage and a supper encore.
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RSL
Pte
Seri Cavey
Dream Come True
Bert
Seret
D Crang
Wentworth
Sopl Metvya Cok
Pie
Kurlle Jesser
Pe. Cavey
Mr. KA
Bevar
Darrel Pield
Carmody
Abers
Fisid
Foster
Bield
Feld
Davies
Burra Observation Post Shifts Listed By Day
Burra Observation Post shift roster shows multiple volunteers for Monday through Friday in March. Names include Brooks Tam Bartlett Tuestizy Castine Pearce Scroop Rogers Woodaras Pastoe Ockenden Marion and Gyles with varying 1 to 7 am or pm blocks noted, though several times appear garbled.
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Brooks
T. Pastoe
Ockenden
Marion
Lost handbag offered reward for owner identification
A damaged notice offers a reward for the return of a lady’s handbag. The ad states no winnings beyond money and other valuable papers, including the owner’s identification card and coupon book bearing the name Redlinski. Return at earliest convenience to identify the owner.
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Redlinski
Wheat Crop Prize Won by Gerald Gask of Gilrose Creek
In the Midland heat of the recent competition, Gerald Gask of Gilrose Creek captured the Cleanest Crop trophy with 62 of 70 points. It marks the second year the trophy has gone to Gilrose. Henry Sucial of Billtown won the main prize for best crop including yield, totaling 92 points to 89 for Gask.
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Auricultul
Gerald
Gask
Gilrose
Henry Suciael
Bill Lown
Total Paints
Obituary for Mrs. T. H. Bailey in Hanson district
The death is announced of Mrs. T. H. Bailey relict of the area Bailey, which ok place at her home Ray-Geld Hanson on Sunday. The deceased lady who has lived in the district practically the whole of her life was so esteemed. She was 76 years are. There are left to mourn, their loss, two sons, Mesa Walter
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T. H Bailey
T. H. Bailey
Bailey
Ray- Geld
Hanson
Mesa Walter
WEF Natal ie White and Hersey Te Colin Fisher Parson
Fragmentary notes show names Natalie White and Colin Fisher with Parson Hersey Te in a minutes fragment. Details are unreadable. no clear event, date, or role established.
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Wef
Natalie White
Hersey Te
Colin Fisher
Third Party Insurance Rules Tighten Vehicle Use
Drivers faced fines of 4 to 10 pounds and licences cancelled for 2 to 12 months due to lack of current compulsory third party insurance. All vehicles on roads must have cover. driving an uninsured car can lead to prosecutions. When purchasing a vehicle, ensure insurance transfers with ownership or immediate cover to avoid registration issues.
Local Red Cross Meeting Notes Fundraising Details
A Tacoma style monthly meeting of Hel. ott Hed Crow and PHF. bela Red Tedjery discussed bed rangemiepre wes and a forthcoming fete to be held on Saturday March 27 to raise funds for knitted garments and other charity items. Donations and takings were recorded, with patrons including Major Owen Smyth and Mrs. Owen Smyth among contributors. event expenses noted and totals summarized.
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Hel
Ott Hed Crow
Phf
Bela Red
Bed Rangemiepre Wes
Wade Sante
Owen
Owen Smyth
J. Parker
Eric Murray
Geo Melroee
Burra School Welfare Minutes Highlight March 1948 Meeting
Minutes from Burra School Welfare reveal Mrs Jennison reelected president for the sixth year. Apologies noted for several members. Mr S Davis praised the group’s work and announced a transfer to St Leonard’s. Next meeting slated for April 5, 1943.
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Mies
Jemnnison
Sth
Anril
Thanksgiving Services at Redruth Methodist Church
Redruth Methodist held thanksgiving services with a concert style program led by Mr W H Gare and choir, featuring soloists Mrs M Tonmiponise Postel and Messrs E Pearce and Bytes. The evening closed with the anthem Praise be God and praise from the congregation for the devotion of the performers.
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Sae Botan
W. H. Gare
Mar Tonmiponise Postel
E. Pearce
Bytes
Mix Pearce
Sohn Bond
Booborowie War Savings Campaign Meeting Formed
The inaugural Booborowie War Savings Campaign Committee met at the residence of the Cl em Wednesday March. Members present were W r. Phillips (chair) and Messrs J Gill FG Catt W Laounsa and S Wakeford (Secretary). Apologies were received from Messrs A Pester and J Bailey. The main business was to discuss ways to boost the campaign and loan targets.
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Booborowie War Savings Campaign Committee
Clem
Marchard
Phillips
Messrs
J. Gill
FG. Catt
W._ Laounsa
S. Wakeford
Mesus
J. Bailey
Shouted Words Reported at City Square Event
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a gathering in a city square with unusual sounds and onlookers on mats. The readable portions mention voices and a crowd, but lack clear names, places, or outcomes.
Baldina Mongolata Geld Mining Syndicate
Baldina Mongolata Geld Mining Syndicate is mentioned with scattered text referencing fort nights in March and a planned resort context. The readable fragments imply a corporate or organizational notice tied to a mining venture and scheduling.
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Baldina Mongolata Geld Mining Syndicate
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Patons
Sunglo
Skein
Bonny Sports
Azalea
Sunbeam
Betty Wool
Pth
S. Gyles
Cetly
Parson
NTO
Jennimu
G. Doliman
Isiby
C. Woodman
B. Morran
Mt. Bryan East
Redruth Methodist
Booborowie
Farrell Flat
Cej Pearce & Son
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