Man Held On Suspicion Inadequate Means Of Support
Local court heard Ernest Alfred Hunt, aged 50, explain his odd conduct after residents reported a stamp near a culvert on a main road. Police arrested him for insufficient visible means of support. He claimed to seek employment and planned to move to Whyalla. he spent a night in custody and was sentenced to a month in gaol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.G. Deddrell
Brooks
Alfred Hunt
Ernest Alfred Hunk
Mbnius
Whyalla
Anc
M.c
Cour
Yyanbower
Burra Magistrates Court Case At Burra
Burra Magistrates Court at the shore held a drunkenness case involving Norman Frederick Pens of Burra. The magistrate fined Pens and ordered costs. Messrs S iCellaway and W Gare were involved in the proceedings. Court duties were overseen by M C Dodarellaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
S._iCellaway
W. 8. Gare
Jbis
Norman Frederick Pens
Burra.1
M.C
Horsehair Fails and Sets New High Cash Prices
Adelaide market reports oddities as horsehair sales stumble yet reach record cash prices. SA Brush Co. firm based on Wey Finders Street notes persistently strong demand and rising bids amid uncertain outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.A. Brush CO
Wey Finders St
Adelaide
Record in Cardigan Making Sets New Local Benchmark
A local note reports another record in cardigan making at Cardigan last week. It mentions Mr W Woodman and a December effort producing at least 32 cardigans, a figure claimed as a record, though some doubt or refusal to date the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardigan
W. Woodman
Reading of Mrs Campbell’s notable achievements praised
A report highlights Mrs TI Campbell of My Beysn with a remarkable tally of 100 cardigans for Red Decay 55 Julipers and 8 nuls of sacks for FRCP. The note credits Mrs Gamibbetye and others for public praise supporting comfort needs for unions and a strong community effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yrondimab
TI Cambell
My. Beysn
Sue
Campbell
Gamigbetye
Country Women's Association meeting notes and fund totals
The Country Women's Association held a Friday meeting after the summer recess with Mrs. GG. taiches presiding. Apologies were read from several members. The May meeting will be a social afternoon with invited State Drivers. The group approved distributing two periodicals to men via Red Shield Mobile Units in the Northern Territory and noted donations totaling £27 to various funds. The Friday Shop raised about £15 with proceeds going to the PEC Drive and Cheer Up Society. The shop was organized by the Hanson Group with several members staffing and assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ti Yas
Bulle Gn
Ibn
C.W.A
Merchant Seamen
CWA
All Services Libraries Fund
Hanson Group
Nemiber Ehase
Mechames M. J. Marchant
Tennant
Crabb
B. Gillet
Mes
Enrith
KR. Crewes
War Loan Rally at Booborowie
A wartime rally in Booborowie on March 20 featured speakers emphasizing unity and lending funds for national defense. Chairman W S Phillips explained loan objectives while L CMil and F C Cyt urged farmers and citizens to contribute. Wakeford contrasted local unemployment with Australia’s wartime need, urging strong public support and secure investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booborowie
W. 5 Phillips
L. Cmil
Gill
Linwal
Mn. F.C. Cyt
Wakeford
Auteslia
Phillips
Australia
New JP Welcomed To Court In Local Justice Field
Mr M 5 Edwards the latest addition to Local Justice of the Peace was welcomed by fellow JPs ME G E Dane and M C Daddrell before court. Edwards pledged to uphold the dignity and traditions of his office and serve to the best of his ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. 5. Edwards
G. E. Dane
M. C. Daddrell
Sir. Edwards
Burra Town Council Meeting Notes March 21
The fortnightly Burra Town Council meeting in the Council Chambers discussed correspondence praising council work, fund-raising totals, and plans to lease and manage the chamber space. Items included noxious weeds, public works, ranger applications, and fence repairs with several motions carried.
France Takes Charge of Burra Police District
MAC W R France becomes head of the Burra Police District succeeding Sgt Bonython. From Whyalls, he served six years there during which the town grew rapidly. France, 3 ft 4.5 in tall, may be the tallest plainclothes officer in the locality and is welcomed to a hoped for happy stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac. W. R. France
Burra
MOC
France
Sgt. Bonython
MC France
Whyalls
Pallcyman
Inspector Johns
Burra High Girls and Boys Card Home Wins in Rugby and Tennis
Burra High School results show the Girls beat Browns 13 7 in a 5 set tennis match with players Pearce, Bown, Davies and Crewes leading the score tally. Boys’ house match ended with Blues 100 to Browns 57 as listed players Nankivell Bruce Humphrys Barle and Richards contributed key scores.
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Gulf Sports Lad
Browns
Blues
Heather Pearce
Audrey Bown
Diana Davies
Marie Crewes
Jill Pearce
Barbara Jennison
Randal Sporman
Dorothy Southall
Bays
Savehell
T. Fay Me Thies
R Pabo de Colin Lisa
Bi Max Farle
J ‘Mostyn Burler
Sun Out
Bob Nankivell
Kelvin Bruce
Peter Humphrys
Max
Barle
Melvin Bruce
Murray Baulderatone
Bob Max Barle
Bot Ratelitte
Max Berle
Brian Richards
Joe Ward
Angel
Ron Pancae
Lindsay Eskosubke
E. Ross
White T. Teelvin Bruce
Bob Jesser
Ron Pascne
Max Batlo
Bev Bown
Burra's Third Liberty Loan Quota Surpassed
Burra town council chamber bears a pennant honoring Burra District for surpassing its Third Liberty Loan quota. Mayor received a bar and star for exceeding both total funds and subscriber counts, with Burra's target set at £20,001, £4,000 above the Auberty Lean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennand
Couneil
Bewie
Burra
Auberty
Parents and Friends Association Meeting Highlights Officers
The Parents and Friends Association held a meeting at the High School on Tuesday March 16. Officers elected include President Mrs A Rings Vice-Presidents Mrs Basson and Mrs Clem Pearce Secretary Mrs MC Micls Assistant Secretary Mrs Jennison Treasurer Mrs C Pearce War Savings Secretary Mrs R A Smith Auditor Mr M W Bedhall. Committee members named: Mesdames MC Morton G Terry A Bruce G Dolman V Davies n Siti Will Nankivell B Jones FLT Sara and FT Marston.
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A. 5
Basson
Clem Pearce
MC Micls
3. Jennison
C. Pearce
War Savings
R.a.smith
M. W. Bedhall
M. W. Bedhall; Committee, Mesdames MC Morton
G. Terry
A. Bruce
G. Dolman
V. Davies
N. Siti
Will Nankivell
8. Jones
Flt
Sara
FT Marston
Burra Bowling Club Matches and Tournament Results
Saturday play featured Burra Bowling Club with players including Walker Finch Lachta Corry Herbert Bown Sarz Pearce Rigs Grand Davey Tiver Nilkinson Stevens Pearce Harris Marin Pull Riggs Jeffery Hegarty Edwards Daves in close scores 21 20 and 30 20. Week games show Championship third round Riges 2 47 and semi finals Edwards Pastoe 21 17 and inch Grant 21 1 1 Consistency third round Bartlett McWaters forfeit semi Gougats Bartsett Parrs Marlin Genders Grant Jeffery 22 14.
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Abfatahes
M. Hegarty
Mls. Edwards
AD Daves
Grant da
Riges
Singes
Edwards d. Pastoe
Inch d. Grant
Bartlett_d. McWaters
Bart Sett
Parrs
Marlin
D. Grant
Jeffery
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Burra Magistrates Court
Country Women’s Association
Ars Mestine
GG. Taiches
F.T
A. ‘Tennant
d_ Marchal
F. M. Pearet
J. Barker
Pinch
M P Humphrysmes
Warnes
H. Riggs
Sara & CO
Deneral Merchants
J.P
Burra Town Council
Marena
T H Wonllacoty Esq
Lee
Harvey
Bevan
Mar
Jnne
Ford
P. Oates
Reed
Burra Norby Seeton
Kuin
Anurucen Les
Meus
Thiselion
Mesdames Holmes
Petree
S.A. Housing Trust
de Kellaway
Uber
Bey Burra North F.F.C
Prendt
Bnera Red Cross
A.M. RS
Burra-sea
J. Bown
Ranger
Toote
Bown
Tanger
Cape Earty
Gmice
Kellaway
Messra Bennett
Fisher
Eli
Ford Scovesite
KR. Puse
Dr. Marston
Cr. Marston
Ted Baulderstone
T. Baulderstone
Burra High School
Pennant
Parents & Friends’ Association
Burra Bowling Club
Somunngy al Elton
Penang
Aisirzhn
Lecter Brea
Ann Ervey Aloe
Carey Sinh
Roe Fon
Petes
Tororo
Australi
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