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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1954
Page
7
The Burra High School P and F held its annual meeting on 6 March in the School Assembly Hall. The secretary reported funds of £116 12s 7d at start and over £150 raised through subscriptions, teas, sales, and sports events.
The article discusses possible future royal visits to Australia and the Commonwealth enabled by air travel. It argues Queen Elizabeth II could serve as personal sovereign of different parts and suggests the royal family, including Charles and Anne, may share duties to strengthen unity among the Commonwealth nations. The Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Margaret are highlighted for their roles and recent visits to Africa.
The RSL meeting on March 21 urged members to attend, contact Bob Cummins by April 7 about Anzac Day rail tickets, and publicize Anzac Day services with the Maranangs Band at Burra. The calendar includes April 11 club rooms event with a shovel, August 6 annual ball, and a social club visit proposal. Badges are available for Anzac Day Appeal.
The text discusses Charles starting travels around the Commonwealth at age 14 in 1962 or waiting until 18 in 1906, and Princess Anne aging to 18 in 1968. It ends with a note of welcome for their arrival.
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