Man Killed When Car Overturns Near Mt Bryan
A new Holder Sedan travelling from Adelaide to Broken Hill overturned near Mt Bryan at about 1 pm on Sunday May 2. McTunes was killed, while passenger Leonard Lawrence Nell suffered shocks and minor injuries and was treated at Burra Hospital. The car was damaged and towed to Barra Motors. a report to the coroner was prepared.
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Mefones
Adelaide
Broken Hill
Mt. Bryan
McTunes
Dunn
Pollce
Barra Mor
Barra
Barbury
J. A. S. Fisher
Comrades Basketball Club Thanks Donor for Court Renovations
Members of the Comrades Basketball Club thank Mr. Geo Terry for financing efforts and donations toward court renovations and new uniforms. Mr Stan Woollacott and Mr Merv Burt carried out the groundwork scooping and leveling the court. The article notes plans to seal the surface next year and praises community support and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comrades Basketball Club
Geo. ‘Terry
Aincerety
Stan Woollacott
Merv Burt
Woollacott
Hal lett Red Cross Trading Table correction report
Hal lett Red Cross notes errors in test week takings for the Trading Table. Correct figures read Trading Table £8/2/7, Competition EI/1/0, Ater neon Tes £3/1/6.
Burra Market Maintains Recent Value Rise in Sheep Sale
Sider Smith & Co Limited held the Burra Market on Friday with strong attendance from Crystal Brook Snowtown Bute Kapunda and Auburn as well as metropolitan buyers. Young woolly wethers drew higher values than a month ago while some shorn sheep lagged. A total yarding of 1724 with 1248 sheep sold saw top lines like 14/24 years shorn wethers and other ewes and wethers attracting notable bids. The next Burra Market is planned for Friday June 18 with cattle now being received.
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Burra
Tfith
Crystal Brook
Snowtown
Bute
Kapunda
Auburn
Elng
Ceniye
Jude B.C
Henson
Phillipe
D. M Short
Bons
Farrell Fist
Account Acacia
EB J. Humphrys
Hanson
Account
W. Satewell
Ewes
E. C. Gillett
Ennean
Der
Smitth& Co. Limited
All States Entered In Big Car Race
The Redex reliability event draws entries from 217 competitors classified by state. New Zealand submits overseas entrants while New South Wales leads with 116 rivals, Victoria 47, Queensland 24, South Australia 17, Western Australia 7, Tasmania 4, Australian Capital Territory 1, Northern Territory 1, Outside Australia 1.
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Outback
Australian Capital ‘Territory
New South Wales
Northen Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Australis
New Zealand
Harold Kakoschke Awarded Trophy at Camp
Harold Kakoschke and Clarrie Williams received immediate promotion to corporal for outstanding leadership at CMF Camp. Kakoschke named most improved NCO in ty Company of the 2th Battalion. The trophy is valued at £5 5s 0d and awarded annually by Major Tracey. Brigadier J. McKenna to present at the Regimental Ball on Friday May 28.
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CMF
Harold Kakosenke
Clarrie Williams
Immadiste
Harold
2Th
Batallon
Tth Battallon
Tracey
J. McKenna
Kakoechke
Weekend Sport Roundup: Terowie Drops Close Hoop Clash
Terowie suffered a narrow defeat 18 11 to 10 19 by Booberowie in Saturday play. Burra beat Spalding 28 to 13 10. Hallett edged Leighton 10 12 to 105 in a tight match. Golt staged an 18 hole stroke handicap with Humphrys 27 6. A lakeside muster and Kookaburra Trophy shooting saw Hopkins win 96. Spackman scored. Basketball saw Hallett beat Leighton 15 to 14. Boobcrayle fell to Mount Bryan 3 to 10 Terowie had a bye.
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Poothall
Terowie
Booberowie
Burra
Spalding
Hallett
Leighton
Iffe
B. ©. Hopkins
K. Spackman
Basketball Hallett
Boobcrayle
Mount Bryan
Terowle
St Marys Church Guild Plans May Meeting for June Ball
The St Marys Church Guild held a special May meeting in Burra to arrange the June 16 ball. They expect a visiting orchestra and a special supper with pavestones. Afternoon temper swerved as plans advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies
Burra
Ochestra
Eastern Pastoral Wool Prices Rise in Adelaide Sale
At the ninth Wool Sales series in Adelaide from May 1 to 20 prices generally rose. Top district prices reached 11S and 103 pence respectively with strong demand and high clearance. Highest recorded price was 1175 pence for Mur-tundiad Pastoral Co at Pig eon Ponds Victoria. Numerous Victorian and South Australian consignors reported varied prices across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Murtundiad Pastoral Co
Pigeon Ponds
Vetoria
Tocat
Ranking of Motor Trucks Owing to Night Parking Complaints
City officials warn drivers to ram parked motor trucks rather than angle them to avoid dangerous situations after numerous complaints about roadside vehicles at night.
Penny Votes For Mannequins Fund Drive Update
In a school welfare fundraiser called Penny Votes for the Mannequins Bunny leads at 9 am Monday with about 49 percent. Heloise follows with 432 votes, while Katina 296 and Babette 240 trail. Rhonda has 6. Mannequins tally to close at 10 pm during a primary school interval on May 28.
Burra Record Change of Management Postponed May
The Burra Record will be carried on after May 21 by Messrs E. E. and R. E. Angel Teare Marston and On who have run it for many years thank customers for past patronage and hope for continued support under the new arrangement Teare Marstas & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
E. E
R. E. Angel
Teare Marston& On
F. Teare Marstas & Co
Memorial to the Late Mr Max Morton Remembered at School
A memorial service for the late Max Morton was held at the Bun Gay School where he served for years. A projector donation funded a day school film on Eastern life, with Mrs Morton’s daughter and family attending. nine pounds was raised toward film purchases and donations continue.
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Max Morton
Mani
Mr. Morton
Morton
Jesus
Nemorial
G. Christopher
Truck Collides With Sheep on Burra Morgan Road
A motor truck driven by Mr Jack Bown of Burrs collided with a mob of sheep at Pord's Corner on the Burra Morgan road on May 1. The sheep, belonging to Mr R Steele of Flagstaff, were destroyed as a result of the accident.
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Hallett Red Cross
Malta
Fegan Fark
Aan
Sider, Smith & Co
Limi
Ted
Harold Kakoschke
Dare
St. Mary’s Church Guild
Sertorius
Morray Vale
A & Dyene
Boohorowié
Lord
Belah
J. W. Lord & Sons
Oakvale
Hemeleh & Pens
L. W. Gare & Sons
Glenview
Hurtle Grove
Pine Creek
J. Kem
Bons Farrell Flat
Maxson
A. M. F. Tiver
Burea North
Almiinga
J. Warnes & Sons
Pew
Don Tiger
Penny
Black
McMorton
Wallaroo
Beckerate Gs
Sitio
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