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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 06, 1947
Page
5
A detailed tally of events from M Nee High School track meet lists junior and senior competitions in yards and meters. Names of students such as J Nelson D Bernhardt M Nelson and D Allen appear across sprints jumps relays and field events with final results noted for several events.
The record lists numerous events and outcomes from a school or club meet. It includes junior and senior girls and boys races such as 220 yards finals, relay style races, skipping races, long jumps, and novelty events like bicycle races and tug of war. Participants include D Bernhardt M Nelson S Moore H Radford F Clark J Jennison C Nankivell M Nel son V Brennan J Friebe and teams such as Steele House Draysey House and Buys Sack Race participants.
The Mayor Mr J B Jenison received a wire from the Prime Minister of Australia announcing Burra filled its quota for the Third Security Loan. A pennant will be awarded to the Citizens of Burra in honor of the occasion, the town achieving the milestone for the third time.
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