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Burra Record

Location

Burra, South Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 23, 1954

Page

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Arranmore Hilltown Estate Auction Details

Smith & Co. Limited report Clare property Arranmore to be sold March 17th by public auction. The 2300 ares includes homestead 1504 acres, with parcels to Langford Cummins Potter and Michael. Prices vary per acre with several lots offering farm stock and implements. Auctioneers announce the sale will commence at a stated time.

der, Smith & Co. Limited Arranmore W. C. Potter & Son Burne Tils Ares Eea Langford Cummins Michael Hilltown Ecold Furniture Adies

Boaborowie 21st Birthday Party Observed in Joyful Evening

A 21st birthday party at Boaborowie was hosted by Mrs Wiles' son-in-law Bill Resini. An orderly gathering featured dancing after a supper, with toasts and familiar songs including Auld Lang Syne as the night concluded.

Lane Wiles Bill Resini Troelent Tipper Gi Ton

Burra Cricket Association Junior Players Noted

Burra Cricket Association lists junior players P. Palding G. L. Halliday Bee end and K. Kellaway with a special mention of 3 lawn terms.

Burra Cricket Association P. Palding G. L. Halliday Bee End K. Kellaway Lawn

Mayor and Mayoress To Meet Queen

Local officials prepare to host a royal visit at Elder Park Adewanae with a reception for the Queen and party tomorrow evening at 88 j.m.

Elder Park Adewanae

St Patrick's Dance Great at Town Hall

A lively St Patrick's Dance event in Bora featured sociable dancing, decorative displays, and a Shamrock motif. Mr and Mrs J Smith won the Pride of Erin prize, with prizes for best dressed woman won by Ms Barratt. Novelties and photo-worthy decorations highlighted the evening, aided by Mrs V Ryan and team.

Parick Afer Mra. Elder Willams Mra V. Ryan Hier Intervala Rinpee Wails Ang Erin Wens Deel Indy Ms . Barratt J. Sirhag Rieke Mie Cummings N. Pria Bymne Williams J. Wider

Aberdeen Croquet Club Silver Anniversary

Aberdeen Croquet Club celebrated its silver anniversary with afternoon tea hosted by President Mrs Risys. The event featured a Loyal Toast to the Mayor Mr Carpenter and remarks from Town Clerk Mr Carey and Mr J Wisher, with praise for the club’s achievements and community support.

Aberdeen Risys Carpenter Carey J. Wisher Reed P. T. Sara J

Improvement to Show Pavilion at Fiswer Grounds

The passage describes work on the Show Pavilion at the Show Ground, noting improvements to doors, flooring, and fixtures. It mentions Mr Fuss overseeing repairs and securing the pavilion’s central fixtures, with plans for further action if responsible persons are found.

Fiswer Puss

Air Force Association Elects New President

The Air Force Association meeting held on Saturday elected Mr J Wohlers as president for a short term. Ken Oth and others attended, with fair participation and chairing by Mr Wohlers. A donation of £2 2 0 was voted for the Dog House Club and a discussion on building plans proceeded.

Butra J. Wohlers Wohlers Thie Appeai

Rifle Shooting Championship Draws Near Amid Delayed Supplies

The article notes the fourth session of the rifle shooting championship will be fired next Saturday. Range targets include 400 and 900 yards with preparation underway as officials await critical ammunition for the second half of the year.

Robbery at Mt Bryans? Early hours theft on Frid ay

Report details a break in at Mt Bryan during the early hours of Friday morning. Thieves forced a rear entrance, stealing a quantity of valuables and tools, with evidence of entry and items missing noted by locals.

Sara Tof

Excellent Nominations For Burra Races

Nominations have been received for the Burra Races to be run at Balaklava on Wednesday 1 March. The committee publicised a six race programme and the Malden Plate of four furlongs and the Novice Handicap of seven furlongs. Two divisions may be run for each event to form an eight race card. A Welter Handicap of one mile drew many entries.

Balaklava

Rural Youth Club Appreciation Event Noted at Gio Pavilion

The Rural Youth Club holds an appreciation gathering at Gio Pavilion for the Burra Branch Ha at Youth group. Plans include honoring the Show Committee and reviewing past meetings. Bruce Stockman presided as club president. next meeting slated for Monday evening, March 29.

Burra Gio Ageth Sind Stre ‘Puen Wi Tomer Bruce Stockman

Burras CWA News and Arrangements at Burra

The Burrs CWA reports resumed unity welcoming visitors and thanks to Miss Rogers who inspired a new installation. Arrangements were made for the Warnes Group event at Burra Town Hall. Members sent flowers to Miss Wilkinson in hospital and two members thanked were Fennison and Mes.

Burrs Bratch Uison PF. Pearce Tennant, & Field H. Riges Miss Rogers Mem Warnes Burra Falh Pertias Miss Wilkinson Fennison Mes

Doings in Parliament on Rural Roads and Expenditure

Fragmentary notes indicate discussions in Parliament about rural road conditions and the impact on travelers. The debate centers on responsibilities for road repairs and questions whether future expenditure will improve the routes outside two towns.

O'Balloran Rene Ey Ners South Tn Royales Tours Ia ci

Edith Jenkin obituary and burial at Burra Cemetery

Edith Jenkin passed away after long illness. She lived in Burra for over 80 years and spent about 12 months in her final home before burial. She was a longtime member of the Rebusite Lodge for 65 years and was known for her gentleness and charity. Her remains were laid to rest in Burra Cemetery.

Edith Jenkin Burra Abe Keorkan

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Boaborowie Laniel St. Patrick's Dance Ampion Tarmutim Aberdeen Croquet Club Air Force Assoc LYNCH Mt. Bryan Servios Omy The Insight Anpetr Fed Ekwb South Australian Sophie Stewart
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