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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 25, 1937
Page
2
A fragmented listing titled with multiple accounts shows ewes of 4 and 5 years hand shorn in August in good condition, plus GE ewe lambs August drop not shot. Also notes 80 fat wethers and 700 mixed age ewes, machine shorn March, mated to local bred rams, with drafts of 200 mixed sheep. Buyers urged to arrange terms with the auction house prior to sale.
The Burra Burra District Council calls for nominations to fill ward councillor seats: Milspax, Baldina, Hanson, and Booborowie. Nominations close noon June 12, 19aT at Pearce Buildings Fearee’s, with ballot election to follow. May 15, 1927 notice by Geo Powell. Geo Fowell appointed returning officer.
The Burra Record dated May 25 1997 appears in weekly afternoon issue from Commercial Street offices. Ernest Marston is listed in contact details with Bett telephone box and other local notices.
Fragmentary OCR notes outline classified ad rates and examples for sale, found, to let, meetings, amusements, properties, and alarm clocks. Mentions prices like 3 shillings, 6d, and items such as kerosene heaters and vacuum flasks.
On Saturday May 29 a special programme presents The Last Days of Pompeii with dramatic history and romance. The cast is described as exceptionally high standard, based on an original James Ashmore Creelman story, not Bulwer Lytton. Also featuring a Wheeler and Woolsey comedy Cockeyed Daysire plus shorts. Gazettes offers news reviews and other shorts with Bar Plans and Des Sales at Coverdale’s Pharmacy. Patrons are advised to secure seats early as the programme often sells out.
Last week Mr Ben Bill of Kooringa had an accident while returning from tending sheep. His horse allegedly bolted on the asphalt road near Mr J A Riggs residence, trapping his foot. He fell and sustained a broken leg, now an inmate at Burra Hospital.
The region reports fair mild temperatures with showers aiding feed growth, noting unusual abundance in agricultural areas around Hallett due to soaking rain. Mushrooms are plentiful and large in the district, indicating strong local food production.
Elder, Smith & Co. Ltd held a monthly market at Burra on Friday May 21. A large attendance from outside districts. competition keen and yards cleared in advance. Prime well woolled wethers to 26/1, fat to prime wethers 21/7. ewe hoggets 24/9 to 23/10. wether hoggets 24/4 to 29/0. special turnout of 5000 sheep expected at next market on June 18 with tenes? dit ter from tenes, 7.
After a Burra Town Council meeting, retiring councillors discussed standing again. Gr Cow confirmed consent from West Ward ratepayers, Dr Rigas did not intend to stand, and Tonleon was absent. The Mayor left the decision to ratepayers. A variety concert by Harold Raymond Concert Company was announced for May 27 in Aberdeen Memorial Hall.
In Adelaide on May 10, Reg Kellaway’s twin daughter Margaret led Burra’s team to multiple wins at the combined school sports meet. She claimed the 75 yard sprint, 120 yard championship, Grade VI skipping, and skipping championship, plus helped her relay victory with partner. Other notable events included team placements from Leam Sturt Street Gillicy Sheet Glen Osmond Bigh agate Unley and Parkside Schools.
NOTICH warns that any person found depositing Paddy Mel vous on any cond within the Burra Burra District Council area will be prosecuted. Geo. Pawel, Clerk.
The seventeenth stage of the Pint Valley trophy was observed on Saturday after a postponement. R Barty won the match with 80 points, also securing three marksman points using his best firearm. R G Beenhard placed second, C D Pexton third, and A G Helmich fourth with one marksman point. H Hi Byles topped off the rifle with five marksman points, followed by F W Hogan with four. Leaders in Pine Valley and Marksman trophies included N Willin, G D Pexton, L W Mumme, R Barty, and EL Byles with various points. four stages remain for the trophies. A club meeting elected a sub-committee to raise funds for sending competitors to the Sydney King shoot in February 1938. The next stage is scheduled for May 29 over 800 and 900 yard ranges, with G Germbarde in charge.
Caranatine Ball The Coronation Ball at the Hallett Institute on May 11 drew a record crowd and was praised as the most successful ever held at the new hall. Music by Carnell's Pirie Dance Band, two footlights for royal photographs, a regal National Anthem, and a supper by Institute wives highlighted a festive official event with satisfactory takings above ena.
The Burra Benevolent Society held a mostly routine meeting on Thursday May 20. Rev 5 HL Til brook MLA chaired and a letter of sympathy was decided for Mise Goelin who is seriously ill. A £2 2s donation from Roarings Masonic Lodge was gratefully acknowledged along with gifts of clothing and knitted socks from local donors. Meetings will be held on the third Thursday of each month at 2 30.
Riverton beat Farrells Flat 6 goals 16 behinds to 6 goals 6 behinds after a tight contest. Best Riverton players included E MaNins B Abbott Litchfield B Shephard Vi Tacobs and S Shephard. Farrells Flat selections featured M Abbott Monaghan F Phelps and K Culley among others. Additional notes cite local event results from Saturday 22nd May with several pairings and scores listed.
At the monthly meeting Mrs I J Warnes presided and chaired. Apologies from Miss Minnie Rogers and others were noted. Mrs Warnes was congratulated on receiving the MBE. A fete planning assist was assigned and officer elections slated for the next Jane meeting. The Hospital report was read and a Bridge Afternoon by the Younger Set announced for Friday.
A series of Euchre Parties is held each Monday night at St Joseph's School Hall drawing many players. A prize goes to the lady and gentleman with the highest points, plus a draw for a hobbyist reward. A record of each player's points is kept and a station prize awaits the top aggregate. Supper is served after each night, and all who attend are welcome. Play begins at p.m.
The House of Commons discusses the advisability of diplomats marrying foreigners. Twenty six members of the diplomatic service are married to foreign-born wives. Notable pairs include Sir Ronald Lindsay married to an American, and Sir Boward Kennard and Sir Henry Chilton also wed Americans. Lady Ovey is French born, and Sir Archibald Clark Kerr married a Chilean. Lady Lampson is the daughter of Sir Aldo Castellani, a physician famed in Britain and Italy. Castellani served as principal medical officer to the Italian army in the Abyssinian war.
Frail and humorous tips on cake making and custard from a household page. Advice covers cream butter and sugar, adding tempering juice, and improvising custard with cornflour when custard powder is scarce. Includes cautions on icing moisture and quick fixes.
A local notice clarifies the parking area origin for the Drew and Crewes Lane and Wilkinsons region. It corrects an error stating the spare prohibited area is from the south eastern corner, not from the western lane.
District Council of Robertstown invites nominations at the District Office Robertstown until 12 noon on Saturday June 12 1987 to fill five vacancies due to retirement of J A Heinrich Apoinga Ward G H Men Bower Ward W J Noske Bright Ward Wm Roberts Roberts Town Ward G Schmidt English Ward all eligible for redelition. If oversubscribed further proceedings will be adjourned to Saturday July 3 1937 when a ballot election will take place. Graham H Dow District Clerk notice confirms Gra Hare Harry Tow appointed Returning Officer to conduct forthcoming elections W L Noske Chairman.
Cash buyers Cain and Jacob advertise purchasing rabbit skins dead wool fox skins sheep skins wool hides borashal kangaroo skins and related hides with no commissions and prompt returns. Address Waywreath 5 Bail Detveras 0 t Me fie Ese.
A group of elder residents at a trading store verandah in Milne Bay Papua discuss whether certain races retain power from former times. They recount sightings of death rumors from Samarai to Woodlark Island, including the drowning of Frank Mameletta and the death of Marion Naw, with villagers claiming supernatural knowledge and shadow sightings.
Barney and Joy Worth, claimed as the world’s fattest man and his fat bride, visit London on their honeymoon eight weeks after marrying in Johannesburg. They travel from Cape Town aboard a steamer, facing difficulties with boarding and space due to his size. Barney stands 6 ft 3 in around and weighs about 26 1/2 stone.
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