BHS Sets New Hurdles Records
B H S reported a new hurdles record with athlete Burra Blace and Kingo achieving notable times. The record improved the previous mark by about a second, while Trevor would have beaten his rival under the same distance.
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Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 12, 1953
Page
1
Warnes Group CWA Conference at Farrell Flat
The Warnes Group CWA Conference was held at Farrell Flat with President Wien Smith and officers elected. Mrs Zerbe spoke on Behind the Scenes, the Spalding Choir performed, and branches reported financial and social outlooks. Mrs Murray of Riverton became Group President. Mrs Balduck elected Group Secretary. A trading table, speeches, and a Song of Peace conclude the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien-Smith
Warnes Group
Stephene P Pras
Te Elcome
Cela
Farrell Plat
CWA
Teste
Urs Gurion
Robelson
Becs Tetaries
Zerhe
Gladstone
Spalding Choir
Thomas
Cornwell
Michael
Zerbe
Sobers
Murray
Riverton
Adelaide Road Discussed in Burra Burra Meeting
The Main Road to Adelaide was discussed at a Burra district meeting on Monday. It was decided to refer the matter to Mr Hawker, member for the district, for action. The issue cited is road damage and sewer complications affecting vehicles, with calls for more road repairs by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
D.C of Burra Burra
Hawker
Broken Hill
Broken
Thele ‘Publeien
At Gunt
Maia
Car Crash Near Schuyler Kills and Injures
A car collided with a tractor and a heavily loaded semi-trailer about two miles south of Bat Ryan near Schuyler, injuring Mrs Farrapt who was treated for shock and chest injuries. The accident involved a 1052 alpiate direction and caused extensive vehicle damage including a torn off off-side tractor arm and a twisted steering wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erly
AC. Fark
Drader
Farrant Cai Ao Hlestercity Trust
Somut
Heavl
Farrapt
Repairs To Fire Station Interior Decor Plan
A notice indicates interior redecorating and repairs to the fire station building. Work includes painting the front with gold lettering and general repairs where needed. Awaited dates and attention requested. Dr Waite seconded and the motion carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulding
Sapeiring
Waite
Footballers Keen This Season
Footballers keen this season as members of the Football Club show strong interest in training. Attending practice are several squads, with selections made from a wide field of candidates, aiming to form a high quality team for forthcoming matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witiel
New Councillors For Town Council
Sominellons to MM the vacancies on the espective Carnelis bronchout the Tx tric, closed at 12 noon on, previous experience at a Cr.
Utility Crash Near Mt Bryan Closes Road Damage Gbp 150
A utility vehicle skidded on loose gravel near Flagsts Street, colliding with a corner post while traveling north toward Mt Bryan. The driver escaped injury, front of the vehicle damaged about £150, Burra North Palloe attended, vehicle to Burra Motor Company garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toone
Mt. Bryan
Wee
B. Steanal
Srowie
Mt Bryan
Burm North Palloe
Burra, Motor Company
Perhaps the reward of the spirit who tries is the exercise
A reflective line on effort over outcome, suggesting purpose lies in the striving itself rather than a final prize. The quotation emphasizes inner growth, perseverance, and moral discipline as its core message.
Burra High School Wins Savings Bank Pennant
At an assembly Monday Harris praised Burra High School for its savings record and deposits surpassing two hundred with over four hundred noted. Savings Bank of South Australia and principal Mr Borrell thanked attendees and presented books valued at £2 to honor the school’s yearly thrift achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bin
Sorrell
Savings Bank of South Australia
Burra
Town Hall Kitchen Fund Receives Council Gift
The Burra Town Council meeting in May approved revoking a £35 cheque from the Burra ranch to fund meals for the town hall kitchens. The item covered luncheon and supper costs for the Burra Town Hall kitchen project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Burra
Burra Town Hall
Rotorua Sheep Sale Sets World Record Livestock Deal
About 45 000 sheep were sold in Rotorua in a major deal. The sale included 43 fat wethers and four tooth wethers, with expectations of high prices and strong demand in the Rotorua region. Industry officials noted the large consignments and the favorable market for mutton at the Bay of Plenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotorura
Tans and Sure
Rotorua
One leak will sink a sup and one sin will destroy a sine
The fragment hints at a moral or nautical paradox comparing a small leak to a ship sink and a sin to degrading a sine. It reads as a poetic couplet or proverb, without clear event, date, or identifiable people, organizations, or places.
Weekend Sport Summary with mixed results and events
An unclear sports roundup notes a Cotudity fmt win for Jurca team and Spalding scoring influences. It mentions Baxterball Zaft and Fouts, with ST goals to 8, Terowie and Gort on a Saturday. Dr Pitcher opens the golf season for Bi Chub as Clute Ch z Bogtseh headlines a direst event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jurca
Sees
Terowie
Buff Victory Cricket Dinner Details and Toasts
Members of the Buffs cricket club attended a victory dinner with speeches by Murphy and J. Jones. J. Sorrell toasted the team and thanked those who helped. music and social highlights followed, with appreciation voiced for the event organizers and secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra Ni
J. Jones
Murphy
Purra
Win
V Kellaway
Ars
Pose 1
Eyate Sea Weams
Assw
Report On Grass Fires In Burra District
Fire Control Officer H Reed reports to the District Council of Burra on recent grass fires. Seven fires occurred in the district from Boobarowte to Thia Aces Baldina and Han son, Worlds J aid, with light losses due to cooperation from the district and tally gangs. The summer period was very dry, but burning along the tall pry line was well carried out with cooperative efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Reed
Burra
Boobarowte
Thia- Aces
Baldina
Hanson
Gancs
Coun
Porch Addition Planned for Redruth Church Interior Design Noted
Trustees plan a new eight by five foot porch for Redruth Church with a panelled front and stained timber finish. The interior work will feature careful detailing and aims to create a small, contemplative space for parishioners and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reseorch
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B.H.S
Kingo
Burra Blace
Balakda Ciara
Adelaide Road
Fesco
Trac
Af Batryan
Schuyler
Iig
Savings Bank
Seeuh
Buff
J. Sorreil
Katt
Jack Sorrell
Owen Ros
Care Bernhardt
Mr Willis
Redruth
Aisuetos
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