Burra Show Society Annual Report 1946 Notes Improvements
The Burra Show Society outlines during 1946 a plan to repair grounds and improve facilities, with overdraft reductions, bank arrangements, and publicity gains. Committees formed under Mr K. Crewes with updates on cattle yards, sheep pens, ring improvements, and a move to sell iron fence to fund projects. A net profit of £158 is recorded, next show slated for October pending association approval, and space for exhibits discussed.
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C. J. Bartholamseus
K. Crewes
Bank of Australasia
W. Hempel
A. Rosewall
R. W. Humphrys
Carpenter
Wade
F. Feed
Alan Osewall
Hempel
Poargary
Reed
B.C. Colling
Waa
Burra
Othets
A.B. Rigns
Oe Finch
Goodridge
Miller
C.F. Pearce
Riggs
B.remnan le Oman Marchant
C. A
Motion
Eprechte
Alst
Anup
Northern Aeticultural ‘Society
H. J. B. Dennison
Beseeani Ag
G. M. Finch
R. C. Lott
Burra Sports Byndieste
MM. G. Dobson
H. R. Earle
Burra Reunion Highlights Local History and Remembrance
An article recalling Burra's long civic history notes the annual reunion tradition. It describes past workers who contributed to town life, lists attendees, and recounts speeches by Eddie Collins and reflections frommayor’s office. The piece emphasizes community ties and the hope that future reunions will continue the shared reminiscences.
Mr M A Hegarty to Leave Burra Post Office
Mr M A Hegarty, postmaster at Burra for six and a half years, receives transfer to Peterborough and will leave on 3 April. He served on the Burra Institute Committee and supported patriotic bodies during the war and was an active bowler. Readers join in wishing him and his family well in Peterborough.
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ML A. Hegarty
Burra
Peterborough
Grasshoppers Invade Burra Town
Large numbers of grasshoppers have invaded the town of Burra during the week. They have been noticed along Commercial Street as if it were a thoroughfare for their use. No extensive garden damage has been reported.
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Burra
Dolly
Description of a man with copper hair and steel features
A fragmentary portrait describes a man with copper hair steely eyes an iron jaw and brisk bold appearance suggesting a rugged masculine presence in a literary or dramatic context.
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Mettler
Newly Elected Member For Barra From LCL Candidate Profile
The LCL candidate for Barra, after A D McDonald’s retirement, is G. Bowker with long farming and pastoral experience across South Australia, New South Wales, and Western Australia. He studied agricultural science at Cambridge, served as council member in South Australian Merino Sheep Breeders, and held wartime roles in World War I with the Australian Field Artillery.
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Bowker
Sale
E. W. Hawker
Stanley
Cambridge
South Australia
New South Wales
Pieter Australia
Ks Presis Itn Stud
Merino Sheep Breeders
Fila
France
Australian Field Artillery
Town Council to Make Offer for Rest Room
At a Burra town meeting Councillors backed converting two adjoining rooms in the Town Hall into a Rest Room for mothers and babies. Dr Woollacott proposed approaching the CWA for access and funds, with the Mayor praising the project as a civic asset. The motion to notify the CWA was carried unanimously.
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Burra
Cr Woillacees
Ste
Cr Reed
Wodnlacott
CWA
Buttsend
Woollacott
Reed
Local Board of Health Debates Evacuation Time Extension
Minutes show B Cree moving for a view of the arrangements made by the occupier with time to evacuate the dwelling. Cr Reed seconds the motion. Cart.
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Local Board of Health
B. Cree
All Adults Urged to Apply for Ecard Office Skill Form
The notice requests all persons over 21 to complete a skill form for the ecard office. It specifies the form is available through the ecard office and emphasizes eligibility. The message lacks specific dates or locations but highlights a mandatory action for eligible residents.
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A. B. Riggs
Sid Pearce
Jesdames Pata
Houmphris
Mar ‘Morgan
Peterson
Huston
Davey
Messrs
Pilagers
Worlds Endy
Collins
Eddie, Collins
Maurice Collins
H. J.B. Jennison
J. Harris
Rere
M. A. Hegarty
Barra
LCL
Burke
A. D. McDonald
Hawker
M. J. Gronin
Stanley Studios
Main Street
Clare
Beth Aim
Burra Hotel
Ione
Ord
Friebe
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