Mount Bryan Wool Tops Prices at District Adelaide Sale
Market for district Mount Bryan wool climbed with strong seller values and record prices across merino and oddments. Buyers from United Kingdom Continent Australia led demand as Japan and the United States offered solid support. Local growers listed include J Woollacott North, Howson, Collins Mt Bryan, T Rhetteck & Son Hallett, H J Stevens Barrell Flat, and others with varied shorn lots and prices reported.
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Melsat
Adelaide
United Kingdom
Mls
Japan
United States
Tottal
J. Woollacott
Urra! North
Tralageas
Howson
E. ©. Collins
Mt. Bryan
T. Rhetteck & Son
Hallett
H. J
MC. Smith & Bons
Fourth Fire In Two Weeks Rips Through Local Block
The local Fire Brigade, responding at about 1 30 pm on Saturday, fought a rubbish and grass blaze on a vacant block between the properties of Syd Bown and J Lehmann. Firemen arrived quickly and contained the fire before damage occurred.
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Syd Bown
J. Lehmann
Transfer of Mudge and Staffing Changes at Burra Branch
Mr G Mudge, on staff at Ei der, Smith & Co Burra Branch for 12 months, is transferred to Pinnarog. He left Burra on Friday. Mr Prior of Tumby Bay is appointed to the Burra staff and will commence duties soon.
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Graham BM. Mudge
Eider, Smith & Company
Burra
Pinnarog
Prior
Tumby Bay
Lucerne Seed Gathering In Full Swing
Lucerne seed gathering is in full swing as harvesters work drying mounds and weigh price discussions. Yields are reasonably good but prices are low compared with last season amid growing use of aerial spraying to combat pests.
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Lucerne
Missing cash in Burra last week prompts search
Three people report losing a total of 50 pounds on Surra main street during wet weather with no recovery. Two owners lost 215 and 20 pounds respectively, while Titu and Mrs. Bryan say 20 pounds were lost, with only 5 found.
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Surra
Titu
Bryan
Duty to Carry Fire Extinguishers in Caravans
An amendment to the Bush Pipes Act makes it an offence to possess a caravan used for habitation outside a municipality between October 1 and May 1 if it carries an efficient chemical fire extinguisher. A fine of ten pounds applies.
Pree speech caroles with it certain evils but we would rather put up
Fragmentary quotation discusses tolerance of dangers to preserve speech. The unclear text hints at debate over censorship versus freedom and the risks of suppressing expression.
Votes From Far and Wide in Burra District Election
Absentee and postal ballots totaled 695 for the Burra District on Saturday March 7. Ballots arrived from across the state including distant localities such as Godnadatta and Gtrinky Hay.
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Burra
New Trunk Line Robertstown to Burra Opens March 20
The Postmaster General informs Mr A R Downer that subject to final equipment tests a new trunk line channel between Burra and Robertstown will enter service on March 20. The extra channel ensures faster, more reliable trunk line traffic to and from the Burra area.
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Robertstown
Burra
H. L. Anthony
A. R. Downer
Obertstown
Hard Shearing Struggles Hit District Sheep Teams
Reports from district shearers describe tools failing and harsh conditions as water shortages leave dams low and muddy. Sheep trudge through mud to reach water, causing hard grazing conditions and making shearers’ work tougher as ground dries stiff and leathered legs endure more strain.
Booborowie Wins Mokota Cricket Final
Booborowie defeated Mr. Bryan in the Mokota Cricket Association final on the first innings, claiming their first premiership since the association reform. Mt Bryan had won the previous year as premiers, and the win caps a regional sports treble alongside football and tennis.
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Booborowie
Mokota Cricket Associaton
Boobe
Bryan
Booberowie
Car Engine Stalls Then Crashes Into Stationary Vehicle
At about 10 30 in Burra on Church Street West the car driven by Mr D Williams stalled on a bend. The vehicle sped up as the driver braked and slid off the road into a stationary car owned by Mr Rex Seer, causing minor damage to both cars. The driver was not injured.
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Bawinday
Pam
Church Bt
Burra
D. Wiliams
Burra Nottly
Avery
Rex Seer
Lack of Interest Plagues Surra Progress Association
The President Mr R. Cummins and Secretary Mr J. E Wobbre report two meetings were exiled in December and February due to waning interest. Without renewed support the association may go into recess. reformed on 28 May 1952 after wartime recess.
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R. ©. Cummins
J. E Wobbre
Surra Progress Association
Burra Plans Coronation Celebrations Meeting Minutes
A Burra Town Hall meeting on March 9 approved Coronation events. A Grand March with all children and local groups was backed, with a Sports Day at Memorial Oval on Coronation Holiday Tuesday 2 June, and a Coronation Ball likely Tuesday night. A ten member committee with extras was formed to organize arrangements.
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Burra
J. Lehmann
W. Young
Burra and’ Dist ‘Ict
ER. Davey
Memorial Oval
Cummins
E. Lehmann
OWA
RSL
Nenter
W. Bat
Iick
Davey
J. Sorrell
P. Cornelius
O. Pederick
Burra Tennis Association Minor Rounds Set for Semi finals
The Burra Tennis Association completes the minor rounds with top teams in A and B Grades advancing to semi finals on Saturday. In A Grade Follett leads with 29 points, followed by Houberdale 27 Hallett 25 and Aberdeen 22. In B Grade Follett 26 tops, Aberdeen 24 Ironmine 1 20 and Ironmine 1B. Premiers list and semi final venues noted elsewhere.
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Burra Tennis Association
Paani
Second Shearing Possible At Koomoolon
Report notes that a second shearing may be needed at Koomoolon as sheep in distant paddocks cannot be moved to the shed because tracks are flooded.
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Koomoolon
Burra Race Meeting Aims For Dust Free Track Day
The Burra Racing Club plans its Winter Meeting on April 1 with seven races. The track will be watered heavily to prevent dust, with the main event the Burrs Squatters Stakes worth £155 over a mile and a quarter. A trophy from the Burra and District elders and a jockeys whip are prize items.
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Burra Racing Club
Burrs
Wandiag
Nile
Burra
Me W .Millard
Potato Shortage Seen as Prices Lifted in SA
A Sydney daily notes potato shortages may arise in South Australia as prices from 40 to 50 per ton persist. Four truckloads were seen passing through Bararnam last week likely heading to Broken Hill or Sydney. Interstate agents reportedly profit by moving Victorian and SA spuds to Sydney markets.
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N.S.W
Barra Nm
Broken Hui
Sydney
Victorian
S.A
Rainwater Shortage Hits Butrm Residents
Many residents of Butrm face weeks without water as drought persists. With no rain in sight, a growing number may rely on Murray water from the Railway Station. Local authorities warn water tanks are empty and the situation worsens as supplies dwindle.
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Butrm
Dumbermore
Contin Viest
Que
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W. G. Batley
Farrell Flat
P. Mc Gregor Reid
Farrell
M & OG Aprins
F. Slater Hallett
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