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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 11, 1937
Page
3
A busy department store advertises waterproof coats for men and new season outerwear. The notice emphasizes readiness for wet weather and promotes dried fruits and popular prices across departments in anticipation of seasonal shopping.
A May 4 gathering of Burra District High School parents and Friends Association discussed student welfare, then announced Leaving Honours and class results for Leaving, Intermediate, and First Year. House competition results favored the Browns. social evening activities featured paper bag relays, races, and a mystery parcel. Coronation Week honours and upcoming holidays noted with details on exam performances and future plans.
Two summer farming goals are kept in view preservation of an effective surface mulch and creation of a seed bed for optimum germination. Moisture loss is rapid as evaporation increases, so timely cultivation after rains builds surface crust and boosts fertility for heavier yields.
The Mongolata Goldmining field plans deeper sinking as returns rise from pennyweights to ounces. A directors’ report for the year ending January 31, 1917, notes favorable inspection, but orders continued sinking until proper machinery is installed. The Mines Department will supply air compressors engines and hauling gear at nominal rent, with partial cost coverage for shaft equipment, while funding and manpower are tightly managed. Machinery arrived at Burra station and field developments will be watched closely.
Mounted Constable GEV outlines three dozen road rules effective under the new Road Traffic Amendment Act. Cyclists face penalties for tailing, carrying passengers, riding hands off handlebars, riding abreast, and failing to keep left. Vehicles must have windscreen wipes, rear vision mirrors, and towing norms. Pedestrians must walk on the right side facing traffic. Offenders face a fine of £20 or warning.
The Christian Youth of the neighborhood met at fronting Church on Thursday for a recreational evening. The gathering marked the first 1937 programme of the Endeavour season with Mr Dyer leading prayers and Loyd serving at the table tennis. Games split into bowls and tennis, with a focus on fellowship and purpose, aiming to build character and enthusiasm through participation.
Cautionary note on pets and disease risks especially for households with children. Mange and skin conditions in dogs and cats can spread to humans. handling diseased animals requires washing, disinfection, and veterinary treatment. Authorities may later require reporting pets with skin ailments to ensure prompt cures.
A rural voice laments rising petrol and rubber prices, new safety rules, and heavy enforcement. The poem criticizes fines and regulations as revenue tools, arguing drivers are pressed by costs while policy aims to curb behavior. It notes traffic rules in a provocative rural humor tone.
A doctor at the American Academy of Optometry in Chicago demonstrated two tiny lenses made of transparent glass fitted over the corner of the eye and held by the upper and lower lids. The device, wax sealed east of the eye, is claimed to perfect vision.
Burra Cycling and Athletic Club starts the 1987 reed season at Burra with officers elected including Chairman M Morton and Treasurer B Kellaway. Club plans two road race series, a sports meeting, a ball in July, and a crowd race if finances allow. First race held with seven riders. next race set for May 15 over six miles. Bridge evening planned May 20 at Burra Hotel with tickets from Golf Associates.
Last Saturday May 8 Burra Golf Club began the season with about 50 attendees. President Dr Sleele praised turnout and noted plans for more competitions to boost enthusiasm. A mixed handicap foursome produced a win for H Armstrong and M Pearce, with many players listed in event results and trophies donated by W Bednall and J Barker. On May 15 stroke competition is scheduled.
The Burra Institute unveils May additions including chemistry works by Te Gay Abblett and Bolton, Warships Today by M L Burgess, Engines Today by J Herrison, and Photography To day by D A Spencer. Also featured are four Bowsers by E L Long, Central Australia by C 5 Madigan, and Just in China by E Linklater. This inclusive update highlights science and industry titles with several notable new releases.
A garbled 19th century style listing reviews many novels by TD Lawson M Saltmarsh W Canning H G Raymond EK Chatterton F B Young B Linkdater C Z Ma vigan and references to My Madigan. The text abruptly shifts to medical wound care guidance about stitching wounds and antiseptic dressing, ending with The Farm.
Guidance stresses immediate treatment of animal cuts to prevent infection and disease. It covers cleaning, disinfecting, dressing, tetanus prevention, clipping hair, ensuring drainage, careful incision techniques, and proper suturing to promote rapid healing.
Weather writer Georgia Rivers notes raincoats now come in pale to bold hues and fabrics from tweed to poplin. New waterproofs blend style with function, including rubberized wool textures, airy seams, and long, riding friendly lines, promising durable, rainproof coats in multiple colors for all seasons.
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