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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1954
Page
3
The Committee of the Burra Racing Club announces alterations following negotiations with Bar 4 H Thomas. The Balaklava meeting for March is addressed with changes outlined for racecourse arrangements and club activities.
The Balaklava Committee announces a racing meeting at Balaklava Racecourse on Wednesday March 1 1954. Transport to and from Balaklava will be arranged for attendees, with lunch and tea provided by the Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. Nominations are due the following Thursday and acceptances will be declared then.
Parish of Burra schedules Lent services at Redruth Farhell Flat and surrounding towns. Clergy include Rev Chelsto Rev Christophe Rev Christopher Pastor Ashdown and Rev Armstrong. Salvation Army hosts 7 pm service. The Redruth and Rannstone events list multiple 11 am and 2 pm sessions with varied pastors.
The Hallett Tennis Tournament held on March 9 and 11 attracted players from Adelaide and local entrants. Winners included W. Case defeating H. Mcdonald 15 in the men’s championship, with Mrs B Tucker and Miss R Pearce among the Ladies Handicap singles contenders. Men’s and ladies doubles events featured pairs led by J. Murray and M. de tee Carey and Mrs Smith, with the doubles final to be played Sunday.
Tila expects equipment for a new children's playground to arrive in Burre on Wednesday. Local progress association led planning efforts and coordination for the project.
Notes from the Burra Burra district council meeting held March 1 1954 record present members and officers. Items include 1954 road inspections and alterations, road rent applications for 1995, stop signs at Mt Bevan and other sites, overseers report on Leighton Ward road conditions, quarry traffic and truck availability, hospital contributions and council funds for government road
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