Bulls and Buffs Playoff Narrowly Held Draw
In a tense cricket playoff at Frutest Cricket Lane Bulls Burra and the Buffs finished level after both innings, Burra totaling 119 and Buffs needing 94 to win. Phillips led Buffs with 60 and Holman claimed key wickets for Burra as bowlers dominated throughout. Next Saturday's decisive match promises a complete innings each with Barra and Bulls eyeing victory.
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Bulls
Burra
The
Buffs
Phillips
Reg
Davey
Balrick
W. Holman
Koonoona Teams Tour Mt Bryan For Overdue Return Match
Koonoona travelled to Mt Bryan on Saturday for a long overdue return match. Koonoona fielded partially due to Calts filling gaps while Bryan posted 187 for six after their innings. Clark Emerson Jarmyn and Heneker led the run scoring, and McBryan’s innings was noted as excellent. Boonoana replied with 145 for six, Brandon and Me Waters top scorers for the visitors, with balanced wickets on both sides. Applause from lady supporters capped a very enjoyable afternoon.
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Koonoona
Mt. Bryan
McBryan
Boonoana
Brandon API Me‘Waters
Burra CWA Branch Opens Year With Meetings
The Burra Branch of the Country Women's Association held its first 4n49 general meeting at the Rest Room on Friday 28 March with Miss M Rogers presiding. Attendance was weak. apologies were read from several members. Delegates invited to events on 7 and 20 April and a Clare group conference on 9 May. Resignations accepted from Miss M Pearse and Mrs Dighton. Miss Rogers named treasurer, Mrs Jennison secretary. Race Luncheon catering planned for 19 April. next meeting moved to 15 April due to Good Friday. Afternoon tea served.
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Burra
Country Women's Association
M. Rogers
Archer
Gladstone
Wels
A. Tennant
L. Boothby
G. Finch
L. Thomas
F. Pearse
Carl Pearce
A. J. Clode
Roberts
Town
Hanson
Clare
M. Pearse
Dighton
Jennison
Miss Rogers
Ex servicemen land settlement scheme costs and progress
The Commonwealth has spent millions on land settlement for ex servicemen since 1945. About 6,654,298 acres were deemed suitable, 4,344,635 acres allotted to 2,213 settlers. Loans of £8,099,435 and grants totalling £1,504,990 have been issued to 10,502 ex servicemen. Training programs funded, 4,947 approved for training with 1,894 completing courses. most to finish within three years.
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War Service
Commonwealth
Commonualim
Fire Threat at Burra Bowling Club Pavilion
Mrs Parker woke early to a blaze between the Burra Corporation Depot and the Burra Bowling Club Pavilion. The wooden club house could have burned if not for quick action by Mrs Parker, her husband, and Burra Police constable Sparrow who extinguished the flames with buckets of water, sparing the bowls stored there.
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Burra
Burra Golds Meet Clare Reds In Final Pennant Tie
Burra Golds prepare for the season finale against Clare Reds at Clare. Burra lead the pennant with 15 posts to Clare Reds 14, as Ritk Tournament finalists Kellaway’s rink beat Ockenden’s and eye the Burra title. Saturday’s schedule lists three rinks with Kellaway facing Burra Green and other matchups among Reed, France, Barris, Hawke, and Ockenden squads.
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Burra Golds
Clare Reds
Clare
Rosmmon
Kellaway
Ockendens
Burra Bowling Club
M. T. Fuller
V. Nethway
R. Harris
L. Pearce
E Reed
W. Hust
Parker
HO Pederick
D. Ockenden
Clare Bed
Barra Gold
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J. Fisher
W. Kate
B. Broad
Katz
L. Phillips
A. Brown
Ibn L. Parks
H. Campbell
Topsfield
K. E Spans
L. Parks
Hobba
R. Davey Parks
Ibw
R. Davey
Miller
A W. Kotz
G. Moxham
Voumard
K. Speckman
J. Short
Brooks
Woodman
Dare A. Moxham
Matthews
Onkaparinga! Woollen Goods
Onkaparinga
Glish
Acture
Bryan V. Clark
T._ Emmerson
McWaters
Pascoe
MeWaters
Brandon
Moxham
C.W.A
Cain
Jacob
Banks
Servel
Kaldies
Frelish Gordon's
Tyne
St. George
Boray
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