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Burra Record

Location

Burra, South Australia, Australia

Date

May 18, 1954

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Terowie and Beoborowie Net Big Wins in Weekend Football

Terowie defeated Burra 21 to 11 in a tough third quarter rally and held on to win. Beoborowie beat Leighton 19 to 3 for its third straight victory. Spalding-Hallett edged their rival in a close game, while Burra narrowly beat Terowie at Terowie in a separate match. Golf notes show L Halliday winning an 18 hole stroke handicap with a net score of 28.

AL ‘Terowie Terowie Burra T Tree Paints Ward Mute Burra Oue Gnal Im van Ter- Pente Beoborowie Leighton Hallett - Spalding Spalding Leighton Hat Boobcrowle Wye Spalding-Hallett Maton In & Clote Gulf Burta Golf Course L. Halliday

Social Evening Celebrates Eighty Third Birthday at Tranmine Hall

A social evening on May 4 at Tranmine Sundry Hall celebrated the Church’s eighty third anniversary with a crowd enjoying songs, a competition won by Miss Mounce, and a slideshow by Mr Turner from Burra featuring Darwin, the Blue Mountains, and the Grampians before a supper conclusion.

Sé Tranmine Sundry Hall Mounce C. Christopher Turner Burra Darwin Town Blue Mountains Mount Gambler Grampians

No Opposition For Council Elections

Nomination day passed with one vacancy in West Ward. Several long serving councillors were re elected unopposed in the district and town councils. New mayors and councillors are outlined with vacant West Ward and praise for volunteers amid civic apathy.

Table Tennis Evening Highlights Club Event

A table tennis evening organized by the basketball club drew a good crowd at Redruth Fall last Wednesday. Proceeds from the door and a sweet stall totaled 2% with Joan Nelson winning the Ladies Championship and Coralie Elie as runner-up, while L Beckman and C Nankivell won the Men's event.

Rades Theif Redruth Joan Nelson Coralie Elie L. Beckman C. Nankivell

Burra Rural Youth Club Meeting Highlights Talk from Clare Guest

At the Burra Rural Youth Club fortnightly meeting on May 10 Mr Andrea Thomas of Clare spoke after returning from New Zealand. He illustrated his lecture with movie films and lantern slides. President Bruce Stockean presided and welcomed guests including John Butterworks Andrew Thomas Wendy Moyle and Miss Lynette Kellock who was elected news reporter after Peter Marston’s resignation. The talk noted New Zealand’s rainfall in the South Island and the year round daily rain average. Supper followed the meeting.

Burra Andrea Thomas Clare Thomas New Zealand Bruce Stockean John Butterworks 2.A Andrew ‘Thomas Wendy Moyle Mise Cocalte Ellis Peter “Marston Lynette Kellock Tale South Island

Mt Bryan S S Anniversary Services Highlight May Events

Mt Bryan S S held anniversary services May 2 at 3 p m with Mr Johnson from Snowle Belt delivering a children’s address to about 30 youngsters on the raised platform. May 9 featured Rev G Armstrong with another illustrated talk. Kindergarten departments presented two items and reports were given at the close, followed by a distribution. Easter Monday marked the annual pl o ak at the Rangerback with children enjoying climbs races and apples.

Mt. Bryan Johnson Csnowle Belt G. Armstrong Ragerback Coderus

Burra Names E Baulderstone Burra New Mayor

E Baulderstone Burra, a well known Burra businessman, was nominated and elected mayor after no other nominations appeared. He has served on the council for eight years, mainly as Finance Committee chairman, and is praised for his attendance and enthusiasm in council matters.

Elt. Baulderstone Burra 2. R. Dirvey Baulderstone Baulderstone Ott

Absent Votes For Federal Elections Notice

Absented voters in divisions Angus and Hindmarsh will not have polling places open on general election day May 29. Electors enrolled for a contested division who are within Angus or Hindmarsh must vote at another division or apply for a postal vote. Postal vote forms available at post offices.

Angss Aindmarshi Angus Hindmarsh

Noel Tiver Appointed Layman for Methodist Conference

Hallett residents celebrated as Noel Tiver was named one of fifteen from South Australia to represent the BA Methodist Conference at the Australian General Conference in Brisbane this month. A farewell at Hallett Church featured music by local youths and tributes from choir members and church leaders.

Margaret Demeries Bryan Hallett School Nutt Huen Milter Trust Pulford Ladlee’ Guild G. Armstrong Tier

Mount Bryan School Paint Tender Called

Tender for painting Mount Bryan School and residence and school house in Bryan is called. Specifications viewable at Burra Police Station per advice from the Architect-In-Chiefs Department regarding the project.

Mount Bryan Architect-In- Chiefs Department Resience Bryan Burra

RSL Activities Outline May and June Social Approvals

Members are urged to attend May events including a games evening on May 22 at Hallett and a May 25 meeting. The Governor will be entertained at a Bosla Evening on May 29 with early names to the Secretary. June features the Legay Badge Day on June 11 and a June 12 charter presented by the State President in Robertstown.

REL Hallett Bosla Sadidieworth Robertstown

Sheep Judging Demonstration At Hallett Hosted By Bureau

Fourteen members attended the April Mt Bryan East Agricultural Bureau meeting in Hallett for a sheep judging demonstration. Horace Collins of Wyndar Terowie acted as guest instructor with guidance from Sid Wood and Adelside Mines, while Vic Hughes organized the sheep arrival and D R Molinnes and Sons provided weaners.

Hallett Messrs Millerros Lon Troy the Yarcowie Bryan Bureau Horace Collins Merino Sheen Colins Collins Wood Elasser Sid Wood Adelside School of Mines Aiso Vic Hughes Qweanersh D. R. Mo Innes and Sons Ramet Messrs Miller Brus

Hallett Welcomes Korean Veteran Hall Village Hero

Private Charles Martin of the King's Korean War service arrived in Hallett to a large local welcome. The formal gathering in the ABL Hall featured Mr N G Tiver and speakers W Phi Westley Miller praising his return. Pte Martin’s parents and veteran status from the Boer War were noted. a tartan rug was presented and the night ended with dancing and a ladies’ supper.

Charles Matin Wighting Services Ty Korea Hallett A.bl N. G.tiver Anfe Martin Messrs W. Phi Westley Miller Pte Martin S. Martin Martin Spenlor Pte

New Ball Donation Supports Local Girls Basketball Team

In a gesture of generosity from Mosers Shelf Rasheed Dawson Sleader Hedley Jones and the Burra Football club a pre ball was given to the girls basketball team.Officials note the new equipment will aid training and boost morale for the squad despite concerns about overall program health.

Shelf Rasheed Dawson Sleader Hedley Jones Burra Football Club

War of ideno moral leadership by British Empire noted

The quotation credits J W Manson with describing the war of ideno and the battle for men's minds where the British Empire remains the moral leader.

Ideno J W. Manson

Rifle Shooting Results Point to Narrow Leaderboard

In Rifle results J H Lohmer leads Kakoschke with 49 42, Hopkins 2nd with 28, Kakosheke 28 leads the Kouksburra Trophy with 32, Schwier 21 sits in third. Burra Rifle Club plans 18th Stage of the Kookabutea Trophy over double 500 and 600 yards nearby.

J. H. Lohmer M. Kakocehke A. Tenmant Belcher Kakoschke J. O. Hopkins M. Kakoseheke Bernshardb J. B Schwier Burra Rifle Club

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BEC West Crs B.S. Stevens Farrell Fiat Finch Oortnes A. Barle OR. Barker Mongolita Stevens E Baulderstone W. Carpenter East K HL Campbell Fisher North Et. Lemans C. [Samuel West Sass W. E. D. Young Haett Greg. W. Gare Banbury Honan Cappeedes J. Cackshell Terowle Toim C. Collins Whyte Burra Rural Youth Club Mr. E. Baulderstone Noel Tiver Methodist Monse ‘Trust Tiger Armstrong Bruce Geof Rex Thomas Iman RSL Mt. Bryan East Agricultural Bureau Anhorp Lont
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