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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 04, 1954
Page
5
In a recent government reshuffle Col Gamel Nasser rises to Prime Minister while serving as Deputy Prime Minister. The change follows an arrangement made last month between the two top leaders.
The Makota Cricket Association final at Mt Bryan between Mt Bryan and North Booborowie ended Mt Bryan winning by eight wickets. Booborowie were bowled out for 168 in their first innings as Mt Bryan posted 180 with Jarmyn scoring 65 and Collins 55. In their second innings Booborowie made 130, leaving Mt Bryan 46 to win with two wickets down. Jarmyn contributed 16 not out and Beckwith 4 not out for Mt Bryan.
Weather notes indicate further rain after a good opening period with light showers reaching the Eastern Pastoral Areas toward week’s end. Rainfall is expected to aid pasture growth and country prospects, following opening rains in the prior two weeks. Registrations listed include Kia-Ora 50 Hogback 27 Pine Valley 61 Gabbani 65 Quandong 91 Morganvale 08 Balah 18 Redcliffe 50 Brsemar 26 Faraway 47. Arch Bishop Mannix comments on threats to Australia’s progress from drinking gambling and reluctance to work.
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