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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1948
Page
3
Bieth Brereton nee Scholz welcomes a son born March 20 to Gwen and Murray. The family thanks Dr. Heddle and staff for their care and support.
In loving memory of my dear daughter Eves who passed away on the eighteenth of March. Lovingly remembered by her father J R Simpson of Mt Bryan.
Burra market yarded 4 123 sheep on 1th March with strong trade from local and district buyers. Prices averaged 49 9 with bids ahead of rates. Principal figures include 907 ewes 14 months at 67 4 and 954 wethers 14 months at 50 4. Elder, Smith & Co Limited announce next market for Friday 16th April.
A Burra War Memorial Scheme donation list shows a total of £187 19s 7d. Donations include £20 from Mr and Mrs A B Riggs, £20 from Mr and Mrs W H Gare, proceeds from Afternoon Teas £39 2s 7d, Mad Hatters Ball £4 4s 0d, Town Fair £54, Air Force Assoc £2, and sale of wood £18 11s 0d. Donations of £1 and over are deductible from Income Tax.
Results from Saturday bowls at the Ordinary Rink show Thomas Pyke Harris Pascoe 23 defeat Davies Pearce Jennison Terry 18. Coverdale H Riggs A Riggs 26 defeat Finch Pederick Nethway 24. Heinrich E J Davey Bown Hawke 22 defeat Pearce Kevern L Kellaway Davey 25. Hunt Sykes Ockenden 26 defeat Finch Woodards S Kellaway 25.
A letter from RG Lott to the editor of Burra questions the council's interference with milk delivery. He argues the council acted without a ratepayer petition and claims night-time changes harmed dozens of mothers with young children and the public.
First House Matches of the year produced a Steele House cricket win with 85 runs total. Craysey and Steele netted two girls tennis doubles wins each, with detailed lineups and scores. A donor, Mr Jennison, funded a missing school performance, thanks to his selfless gesture appreciated by staff and pupils.
The fourth day of the Burra Cricket Association final between The Buffs and Koonoona ends with Koonoona 364 in their second innings and Buffs at 23 for one, 959 runs in the match. Final day set for 3rd April.
An observer at the Brisbane Test recalls English players wearing large white hats. A woman notes the sight and jokes about the team lacking bowlers, signaling the lighter side of a cricket match moment.
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