Western Australia Weather Prospects Favorable Says Doctor
Dr G G Bankes, back from an inspection, reports promising pastoral prospects in Western Australia. He notes ample rain this season and strong potential if rainfall continues, though recent weather events have not matched expectations. He cautions that both good rains and heat waves affect outcomes, and urges continued observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Bankes
Burea
Western Australia
Youth Australia
W.A
Hallett Red Cross Branch Meeting Notes and Fund Drive
The Hallett Red Cross Branch held its May meeting with strong attendance amid preparations for the Miss Red Cross contest. Three Hallett candidates and one Mt. Bryan East nominee were named as finalists. Donations, including a generous gift from Gakbank staff, supported the drive. Final contest date moved from July 30 to July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Une
Gakbank
Sexton
Ell
W. S. 3Sta
Meinnes
Ger Teer
N.G. Tiver
B. Kellock
Meno
Burra North Red Cross Meeting Highlights and Plans
The Burra North Red Cross Branch meeting presided by Mrs P T Sara reviewed attendance and apologies including Mesdames Green Harvey Stevens Duldig and Cori Pearce. A finance report by the treasurer, project convener roles for making and toys, and plans for a forthcoming making competition were discussed. Sister Mavis Biges, a visitor from the Middle East and North Australia, was welcomed, and Mrs Lars extended hospitality. The committee noted Red Cross aid to the sick and wounded and thanked volunteers. Afternoon tea and donations from shearers and a dance committee contributed to funds for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. Sara
Nayjoo
Mesdames Green
Harvey
Stevens
Duldig
Cori Pearce
Y Heidawarters
Ead
Mesdames Steer
Brooks
Rogers
Davey
Puller
Mae
Mavis Biges
Tum
Middle East
Austraia
Lars
Red Cross
Bister Alege
le Dene Commilier ' Amtreting
Chm
Immuns Aid for Burra Burra District Children
The District Council of Burra Burra notes free injections for children aged six months to under twelve years. Forms of consent are distributed to schools and parents should obtain them from the council office or source. The program targets those not yet immunized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.S. Beyards
Burra Burra
Kitchen Evening to Miss Eileen Dare Kitchen Evening to Miss Eileen Dare
A Kitchen Evening was given to Miss Dare by the Tendents of Mr. Bryan Easy on the eve of her decision. The event combined with the Red Cross Social to prepare one gallon of Penola work. Mrs. Alexim mong hosted the Miss Tre's guests and presented Miss Dare with a tableful of useful kitchen ware. Miss Dare received many tokens of happiness for her future. The gathering featured songs, speeches, and a solo by Miss Dare, with friendly advice and good wishes. Tyr. Rol Dare is home on leave and the district enjoyed an indulgent fortnight in retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bueen Dare
Bryan Easy
Kyene
Aleximmong
Dare
Pitts
Lewis Gareanil
Percy ‘Tibrogk
Verms
Percy
Ald Lane
George Mudge
Planter
Yureawie
Clives
Seacliff
Jay
Delulies
Burra RSL Wives and Reles Group Meeting Notes
Burra RSL Wives and Relays Group met with President Mrs Hawker presiding. Apology from Mrs G Woodman. Correspondence read and adopted. Fundraising badges sold. substantial funds raised for Distressed Brghers Fund totaling 624. Thanks extended to donors and outside branches for baskets and support. luncheon planned at Stock Sales May 21 with provisions for donations of food and socks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AOL
Hawker
G. Woodman
Clearngdale
Wwe
Dora
Dr L J Warnes Returns To Duty After Illness
Dr L J Warnes was welcomed back to Burra after a six month absence due to a prolonged illness. The council chairman and fellow councillors offered their best wishes as Warnes resumed duties following his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4. Warnes
Burra
Warnes
Hcatkins
Parents and Friends Welcome All For May Event
The Parents and Friends Association asks members and nonmembers to attend a gathering on May 13. Plans include a trading table and solicitation of produce for a country item. Afternoon tea will be served and friends are invited to come and bring contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
Burra North FFCF Unit Opens Charity Shop
A local group in Beall at the FF SF Empire Guia Day opened a shop to raise funds through cakes and fruit. Proceeds were used to send a cheque, with support from Mel James Beaton Bernhardt Mor wan Traecsett and L White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ffsf Empire
Rem Alferdoon Uta
Indies
Mel- James Beaton
Bernhardt
Morwan
Traecsett
L. White
Letter of thanks from Lindsay T. Thomas
A returned service member from Burra thanks locals for kindness during a stay. He recalls visiting the old place after two years, notes wartime centralisation impacts, and shares sympathy for those who lost loved ones. He praises Burra’s servicemen and expresses confidence in victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry
Lef Barre
Burra
Lindsay Ti Thomas
Sale of Red Cross shop opens Saturdays in Hiliett branch
The Red Cross shop at Hiliett branch opens on Saturdays from 2 pm to 5 pm until July 17. Brisk business raised £8 in the afternoon including a £1 donation from Mrs. Geo Melrose and £0.10 from Mrs Don ’fwer. A cake prize was won by Mrs. R Arthur though many attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiliett Red Urs
Kudwess Byer's Garsee
Geo. Melrose
Don ‘Fwer
R. Arthur
Macy
Extra Tea and Sugar Coupons For Fire Fighters
Government announced that residents supplying tea and sugar refreshments to fire fighters are eligible to receive extra coupons. Local district councils will determine the distribution. Residents can expect a few additional coupons when serving drinks to firefighting crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hsrougis
Sre-ReMlers
Jorai
Burra High School Social Week Highlights and Awards
On Wednesday afternoon Burra High School hosted a Prefects led social with dances games and competitions. Winners included Miss Brooks and Keith Bailey in Cat Competition Margaret Sykes in Photo Competition and Shirley Vans in Memory Test. Events featured Musical Arms Musical Parcel and various bouts. Thursday offered more performances by Heather Bateson Helen Jefferes and Barbara Jenkinson. Blues won 3381 Browns 196 in House Points. Savings stood at £178 7s 0d with 30 copies of the magazine Was There! received from Barbara Hl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Eis
Diana Tasvies
Cater Humphrys
Jill Pearce
Ron Pascoe
Miss Brooks
Keith Bailey
Margaret Sykes
Morian Max
Ted
Hhonda Bourman
Max
Barle
Shirley Vans
The
Browns
Ithe Blues
Maxine Connarg
Joan Garrard
Bill Byles
Lloyd
Bash ‘Em
Bruce
Byles
Broiser” Bailey
Porteris
Heather Bateson
Helen Jefferes
Barbars Jenoison
Aziai
Watt
Barbara Hl
Burra News Notes and a Soldier’s Death
Local items from Burra record community updates and visits of residents. L/Cpl Ralph P. Williams is killed in action in New Guinea in 1943 at age 22, detailing his service with the Volunteer Artillery and ALP, early wartime postings to Tobruk Syria Greece and Crete, and his education and family background in Burra and Victor Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airs
Williams
Glossop
Saa L
Ralph P. Williams
New Guinea
Masebath
Ralph
Volmnkcer Artilery
ALP
England
Tobruk
Sybia
Greece
Australia
Cammondac
Burra
Ayers School
Famier
Victor Harbour
Reed
Lele
Pearce
D. B. Williems
Adelaide
Woure
Imansion
Australis
Farrell Flat Red Cross Fundraiser Dance and Tea
A Farrell Flat Red Cross Branch event held on April 19 featured a dance and tea to raise funds for Red Cross. Miss A Denton and Mr. A. Aftermaan led the entertainment, with a Trading Table organized by Mesdames Charliss and Parner. Prize winners included Miss Mace Denton and Mr. DA Mau. A grand supper is planned for the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itur
Red Crow
Miss A Denton
Mesdames Charliss Anc
Parner
Hans Gene Miss
Mace Denton
Mau
Farrell Flat Shop Day Highlights Local Charity Efforts
In a Burra Red Cross and FFCF Unit 109 event at Farrell Flat, locals gathered for a busy shop day with displays of aprons and crafts, fund contributions, and broad community support. Proceeds benefited the Davies Branch of the CWA and the Adelaide Children’s Hospital among other drives, with prizes and social activities boosting attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Hanson
Farrell
Martin
F. Pontifex
B. Meskine
Bethevuut
Mreset
Vayal Tradies
Farrell Flat
Devies
C.W.A
Davies
Darwin Pond
Adelaide
Pital
Lally Gowrie Nationel
Burra Red Cross
Allies
Dav
Merchant Seamen's
Air Service Libraries
WA Sheep Skin West
Tas
Wee House Schoa
Rep. Warnes
Chile
Hanson Red Cross Branch Monthly Meeting 1963
The Hanson Red Cross notes a May 1963 monthly meeting with plans for Euchre evenings later in May. A Crazy Quiz raised funds, a table was run by Mrs. A Trslagean, and Afternoon tea was prepared by Mrs. E.R. Jobuster and Margaret Hogers. A cheque was given to Estelle Gilet’s successor as Mrs. Mitchell. The next meeting is set for June.
Red Cross and FFCF Social Afternoon
At Mrs 8. We Landing residence a Red Cross and FEC social afternoon raised funds. Mrs D M Steen 85 president welcomed guests with Sister Telyra replying. Sundee was played and afternoon tea served. Total ₤6 realized, split between the two organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Landing
Aid Red Cross
FEC
Mavis Riggs
A. B. Riggs
Hangur
D. M. Steen
The
Red Cross
Australia
ALF
Petri— Ie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hallett Red Cross Branch
Redoss
Burra North Red Cross Branch
Eileen Dare
Burra Rsl
Reles
L. J. Warnes
Associati
Burra North
FFCF
Sallete Red Cross
Burra High School
Lars. J. Carpenter
Adrtside
Lac
Seid
Raaf
Ray Seldars
Dos Watson
Watson
Jean Aughey
Uuarton
Kangarog
Caliday
Ken Dawson
Little
Butea
Miday Hee
Dari
Jawson
Kei
Ingran
Annie Goldeworthy
Uber Burra
Sandlind
W. Terry
Whyalla
Tom Terry
L. Basson
Jameston
Max Pearce
Clem Pearer
Daughip Jeff Og Priday Tast
Renmarky
Euestsle
Fils
Gird
Harold Peaster
Joye Brook
J. Walter Lee
Ab Magill
Miss Owen
Barrasien
Tom Pheton
Lance Pheton
Farrell Flat Red Cross
Topuichsrd
Frame Stokenen
Kevin Meguillan
Grane
Copperhouse
Hanson Red Cross
Ted Cross
S.A. Brush CO
Fimmiers St
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