Deviation Planned for Black Springs to Burr a Road
Dear Mr Hawker reports from the Commissioner of Highways note the Black Springs to Burr a Main Road deviation via Hanson as about 12 miles. The existing road is costly to reconstruct, while the proposed deviation offers savings in money and time. District Council support is limited by their unsealed road burden and tender plans may begin early in the next financial year.
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Hawker
Commissioner of Highways
Burra
Black ‘Spring
Burrs
Han— Ou
Hanson
Lochtel - Burra
Black
Cownell
Burra Burra
Giant turnip weighs four pounds from Burm farm
A giant turnip grown by John Rowe of Burm and his parents was presented this week. It weighed about four pounds and measured twenty two inches in circumference, attracting much attention from local residents.
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John Rowe
26 Children Queue At Slippery Dip At New Playground
Twenty six children queued at the slippery dip the day after its installation at the new Children's Playground. Three men Messrs Bob Cummins Dan Salliday and Reg. Davey led a working bee on Saturday to install equipment including a doorless seesaw and repair old awnings. Further work remains cementing painting and more equipment. A follow up working bee is planned next Saturday with hopes to ready all equipment for use. The project cost around £108 and appeals for paid contributions.
Warnes' Group CWA Holds Annual Conference at Burra
The annual Warnes' Group of the CWA met on April 28 in Burra with delegates from Riverton Beluhworth and Yorks. Mrs Murray of Riverton and Mrs Tennison hosted. Adelaide Miethke spoke on the Flying Doctor Service for Inland Women and Children. The day included reports, discussions, a charity raffle, and a post conference tea.
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Warnes
C. W.A
Allree
Riverton
Beluhworth
Yorks
Burra
Murray
FL Tennison
Adelaide Miethke
Servier
Behood
Air
CWA
Jennison
P. ¥. Oates
Bryan Stanch
L. Thomas
Riverton C
Baldock
Durra Brasch
Posses
Fiela Uncheon
Death of Former Mayor Stanley M Lane
Residents remember Mr Stanley M Lane with affection as they learn of his death at Radics Hospital on Sunday May 9. Born at Burra 75 years ago he served as mayor and was the town’s youngest citizen to hold the post. He was son of the late Philip Lane educated at the local school and Prince Alfred College. A World War I volunteer he served with the ALF in France. After demobilisation he worked as a saddler and ironmonger and married Helen Morrison. they later ran two businesses at Paskeville before retiring due to failing eyesight. He and his wife then lived in Masdina for several years until his death.
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Dider
Stanley M. Lane
Radics
Mr Lane
Burra
Efer Tal
Ems
Philip Lane
Prince Alfred College
ALF
France
Helen ©. Morison
Paskeville
Lane
Jang
Masdina
Postal Contractor Harold Cul Ten Secures July 1954 Start
The Burra Oakvale Mail notes Harold Lance Culten, current mail contractor, is appointed the successful renderer for the service beginning 15 July 1954 for a term of three years. The notice comes from the local Postmaster.
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Harold Lance Cul- Ten
Weekend sport roundup from Burra area matches
Saturday's Association fixtures produced wins for Burra and Bootorowie with a Terowie Spalding draw. Burra beat Leighton 12-7 to 3-11, Bootorowie defeated Hallett to lead the premiership, Terowie saw Spalding draw, and basketball at Leighton marked Burra's first defeat. Golf and rifle events also featured with notable scores and fixtures.
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Burra
Bootorowie
Terowie
Spalding
Leighton
Hallett
Ust
Terwie
Booborowie
Terome
Terswhe
Basketbal
Mt. Bryan
Aes Boe
Eeborove
Vaualong
Giant mushroom pick yields outsized find in canton
Don Villis, son of Mr and Mrs Tack Vilis, found a huge fungus near Mr Finch's term beside the cemetery. The mushroom measured 64 inches in diameter, 24 inches in circumference, and weighed about 1 pound.
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Don Villis
Tack Vilis
Finch
New Hospital Building Nears Completion
The Burra board reports the new hospital nearing completion with interior painting in varied colors. An official opening planned for May 25 or 28 was postponed until full readiness. Grounds will be cleaned and landscaped as Burrs Council advances a long range hospital scheme for the county.
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Burra
Burrs
Governor To Visit Burra in South Australia Tour
Governor Robert George and Lady George will visit Burra May 24 to 30 accompanied by Miss George and Captain Scott. The program includes civic receptions, hospital and school visits, a Princess Royal reception, and tours to Spalding Georgetown Crretal Brook and a luncheon hosted by Mr and Mrs John Parker. The party returns to Adelaide May 31.
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Govegernor
South Australia
Robert George
Lady George
Miss George
Scott
Andrew Tennent
Royal
Iis
Wal
Burra Hospital
Barre
Prinress Royal
Tes
Burra
Burra North
Georgetown
John Parker
Old Canowie
Robert
Thorsdey
Peterborough
Jamestown
Adelaide
Burra Golf Links Opened For Season
A large gathering at the club house marked the official opening ceremony for Burra Golf Links season. President Mr Thomas welcomed attendees and highlighted course alterations. Mrs Jeffery spoke for the Associates, and Mr Bloomfield drove the first ball with Miss Pearce joining. Mixed Canadian Foursomes results included Bloomfield and Pearce 49, and others. Acknowledgments were given to Mr and Mrs Marston, with a presentation from Mrs Jeffery.
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Baterday
1. Thomas
Thomas
R. Jeffery
Associates
B Bloomfield
M. V. Pearoe
Jelushampton
F. T. Marston
Marston
R. J. Jeffery
Jeffery
Dases
Bloomfield
Murray
J. Murray
C. Davey
Rowe
E. Wood
Mise Jeffery
Mary
Mra Thomas
Tisair
Mannequin Parade to Aid Local Primary School
A community effort to raise funds for the Primary School features a floor show with Maxinequins never before seen. Local mannequins will be displayed in Barra with names to be published next week in the Record. A penny vote scheme is planned to track support, with J Sorrell coordinating efforts and a Hog Rug donated by Bence's awarded to the top mannequin.
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AL Behoe
Barra
Purther
J. Sorrell
Onkaparinga
Bence
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M.P
C.W.A
Warnes’ Group
Oakvale
Mail
Soa
Aose
Jefferey
Clare
Canaral Christian de
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