Burra District Council Seeks Road Construction Tenders
Tenders close by 5 pm on 2 April 1943 for multiple road contracts Nos. 95 96 97 99 and 100 around Burra and Booborowie. Works include forming 42 ft wide roadways with 1 ft crossfall, earth excavation, spoon drains and rolling by council rollers. Specifications demand workmanlike execution and overseer approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fennessy's Gate
Perchsin
Gms
Carmody's Gate
Canmndy
Per Ehain
Booborowie
Mk. Bryan
Murphy's
Burra
Burra Burrows Public Meeting and Local Advertisements
A varied page shows a public meeting notice at the Institute on Friday April 2 at 8 am to discuss advisability of continuing, followed by lengthy classifieds for sale and services. Includes notices from Wilkinson's Chemists and local tailors, auction-like listings, and requests for goods and livestock. The ad copy promotes medicines, apparel, furniture, and an aviation mart, with several business names and locations in Burra and Coverdale.
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Conomn
Ture
Dsmase
Woollscott
Ments
B. Rlegs
Luwep
AB Biers
Gander
Burra
Manship
J. Will
Wilkinson's
Elwood
Admission and seating prices in old gazette listing
A fragmentary — seating and admission rates appear with front seats back seats and child prices under 12. Totals show small tax adjustments and notes about tax exemptions. The text is garbled but indicates price tiers for adults and children with tax amounts.
Burra Institute Event April 9 1943 Dance Night
Proceeds go to PCY with Lindsey Jetiner's Orchestra performing from evening until 2 am. The program features Waltzing, dancing contests, and novelty valzes. Entries include 80 meters and a Ladies’ 2/6 pie section with prizes and numbers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PCY
Lindsey Jetiner
Biel
John Rosewall Celebrates Eightieth Birthday on Labor Day
Mr John Rosewall marked his eightieth birthday on Labor Day March 20 at his Kingston Street residence. A cake decorated with 80 candles was made by his daughter in law Mrs J L Rosewall. Relatives sent letters telegrams and best wishes including sister Miss Dora Rosewall brothers Josiah and Thom son John and daughter Dora with daughter in law Mabel.
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John Rosewall
Kingston Street
J. L. Rosewall
Aresant
Dora Rosewall
Josiah
Thom
John
Dauether
Dora
Mabel
Swornjaw
Rosenthaleran
Margaret
Robert
D. Hill
J. Scherer
Nell
Jean
Lom
Williamses of Glossop mourn loss of son in New Guinea
Mr and Mrs Fred Williams of Glossop report their eldest son Ralph was killed in action in New Guinea. An 18 year old lad, he served overseas on multiple fronts, returning last year before being sent to New Guinea. He was farewelled locally years ago and was grandson of the late district folk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Williams
Glossop
Tron
Cad
Ralph
New Guinea
Anenerma
King Studebaker Light
Talkies ellzapoppin on screen stage comedy by Olsen and Johnson
The exhibit Saburiay March 27 showcases Talkies ellzapoppin a Broadway hit for over two years. The film preserves famous stage moments while Hollywood adds daring scenes including Olive Hatch’s Water Esilet production cost about 45000. Olive Hatch Olympic star creates spectacular formations with Bollywood style dancers. Martha Raven Much Herbert Mischa Auer Joase Jane Prace Robert Paige provide romance and light humor.
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Saburiay
Hollywood
Olive Hatch
Buber
Olsen
Johnso
Martha RavenMuch
Herbert
Mischa Auerwhit
Ch Joase
Pretty Jane Pra~ce
Robert Paige
Burra Record Office and publisher notice
The Burra Record is published every Tuesday afternoon at the Office on Commercial Street Burra by Ernest Frederick Marston proprietor. Telephone 4 Boz i).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial
Burra
Ernest Frederick Marston
Telephone 4
Boz i
Local Hospital War Effort Badge Sale Totals
War effort badges were sold at HOSPITAL WAr EYFOORT to aid the hospital auxiliary for mobile refrigeration for New Guinea. Matron Robinson oversaw the sale with nurses Puech, Summer Hopkin assisting. total raised £1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eriay
New Guinea
Robinson
Puech
Songs by Don Raye and Gene de Paul energize wartime show
Dancig features dynamic numbers with acrobatics breaking speed records while Baby Sandy stars in a comedy that flips a town upside down as firemen celebrate. The Gaz Piles depicts brutal frontline scenes with tanks and dugout combat as Australians punch through to the Japanese lines. Plans advertised at Coversdale Pharmacy.
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Don Raye
Gene de Paul
Dancig
Peatuee
Baby
Sandy
Seth! Fay
Risa Gay
Sparksine
Gaz
Una
Camiera
Coversdale
Raura
Burra
Hirschausen Family Noted for Patriotic Service in Burra North
In Burra North several Hirschausen family members are praised for wartime service. Mr and Mrs A Hirschausen have five sons and four daughters contributing to AIS and Mita factories, shell workers, and munition roles. Daughters Seroqo and Sellars aid Red Grass and PELOF, while Merly serves with the Burra North Red Cross Unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
A Hirschausen
Burra North
AIS
Anc
Mita
Epsetor
Mt Bryan Red Cross Branch Monthly Meeting Notes
The Mt Bryan Red Cross branch met at 2:45 pm with Mrs. G. S. Hawkat presiding. Members discussed drive proceeds and I O U items, resignation of secretary Mrs. Beagiehole, continued treasurer Mrs. Beagiehole, and accepted service resignations for several roles.
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Mt. Bryan
Red Cross
Re. Bryan
G. S. Hawkat
C. Murray
Lod
FPGF
Edwards
Miss Edwards
Val
Mra
Gebhardt
J. Beaslehole
Beagiehole
Beatlehole
Ealged
A. Ty Collings
Jedieries
Burra Record
EH. Schwabde
Gwe
Hawker
Ephard
Bead Nuarters
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Avgar
Burra 'Burra
Talkies
Hellzapoppin
Olsen & Menson
Martha Bate
Huon
Aenicet
Jane Frazer
Mischa
Avex
Sociate Featuri
Ray Sande
Stewart Ekwin
Ona Merkel
Edward Frawley
Wally Vernon
Fillorits
A. Fe
Instetut
Nesday
Jevtnee
Valds Prior
Rands
Arthur
Tulalo
Wielalo Hall
Tindsay Jettner
N. GE Snd Ruchre A
Hallett F.F.C.F
A.G Owen-Smyth
Hallett Institute
USDAL
CPA E Klaebe
Savecr
ST Mary's Parish
Burra-Kooringa
Kooringa
Sd. Martin
SJ. Marts
Areous
S.A
Apple and Pear Advis
Bundle ST. Fost
Adelaide
Burra Institute
DODGE
Eelux
Jennison
TYRE
A. D. Sellars, Prop
Buker Corporation
Morris Motors
Motor and General Engineers
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