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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1953
Page
3
A sporting shearer visits an outback station and promises a duck feast to many. He spots a swamp full of ducks but, paralyzed by duck fever, takes no shot. Afterward a companion retrieves a single diver duck for the meal while others view the scene from a dam.
A local gentleman wagered five pounds on rain within 48 hours from last Bridy, claiming certain rain amounts. The bet was placed with a £5 note as stake and held by an unidentified party.
Queenlscliff Australia delegates discuss selecting a national anthem that captures the true Australian spirit. J A Donald of the Australian Natives Association notes La Marseillaise and the Star Spangled Banner rose in turbulence, while Australia has not yet faced such a period. The association plans a nation-wide contest but lacks prize money.
Rain halted all tennis semi finals last Saturday and they will resume next Saturday with the same players in place. Other matches are postponed or moved to spare rows as per association rule.
Mrs E L Steer of Aberdeen Croquet Club won two trophies at the Victor Harbour Open Tournament held in March. She claimed the Open Championship Singles and was runner up in the Handicap Singles defeating a former Aberdeen player Mrs E. ie ond of Thebarton. Other participants included Mrs Finch and Mrs S B Robinson of Kooringa Club.
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