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Newspaper

Burra Record

Location

Burra, South Australia, Australia

Date

May 25, 1954

Page

6

Booborowie CWA Meeting Highlights and Social Invites

Booborowie CWA held a meeting on Thursday May 15 with twenty members present led by President Mrs Deen Baye. A comprehensive Burra conference report was read and a guest speaker Miss Wendy Moyle from Clare addressed the group. An invitation from Spalding Branch to their 26th Birthday was accepted and Hanson invited a Social Afternoon though attendance was not possible. Prepared papers on gardening fencing and handicrafts were discussed with plans for a Craft Day on June 1 at 1 o'clock and a Craft School trip to Clare. The next meeting will be a Birthday Party on Thursday July plus musical items and a chocolate log cake competition and a Trading Table Afternoon.

Labove Thursady Deen Baye 6 Burra Spalding Wendy Moyle Clare Hanson Drew Mem Bera J. Sullivan Jean Michael Hull Town Tex Mre J. Lomman F. Sullivan

Burra Motor Co and local sales listings prompt July events

A fragmentary Burra column lists bargains and notices from Dalgety’s agent W. Young to Mrs Elder and others. Items include 240 volt compressor units, Lambs and Gents shoes, a 1950 51 model motorcycle, trailers, a piano accordion, and a Hawalian Spanish vault with lessons. Also mentions upcoming events at local venues, a Victory Ball, and a church or school supper.

Elder Burra Bure Motorco Heason Tennis Club Burra Smotora Hill Maun Bryan MT. Gryan Nash A. J Voumard Bryan Town Hall Voit Phillshave Burra Rado & Electtrical Anguard Burra Motor Ca Howe McKenna Burra North Bown

Mannequin Parade At Burra Town Hall Friday May 26

Primary School Ball interval features a mannequin parade at 10 pm with eight contestants including Katrina Heloise Bunny Rhonda Bettina Babette. Voters donate pennies via Mr Jack Sorrell at the Savings Bank for a chance to win a travel rug prize presented by Mr A L Bence at 12 pm Friday.

Burra Town Hall Reeree Katrina Heloise Bunny Burnette Rhonda Bettina Babette Jack Sorrell Savings Bank A. L. Bence Priday

Brroke Handicap Golf Winners Led by C Humphrys

On Saturday an 18 hole Brroke Handicap was played requiring in a win for C Humphrys, 96, with Le Bence second on 63. Other notable scores include C Humphrys 83 (27) 56, A L Bance 86 123) 63, B Phin 90 (27) 83, J Murray 90 (27) 63, and J Oates 81 (16) 65.

C Humphrys le Bence C. Humphrys A L. Bance B. Phin J. Murray Cattersell J. Oates E. Jennery 5. McWaterr QC D. Oswald L. McInnes J. Cook Bogisch L. Halli- Jay Boyd W. Phin Robmosn B Bloomfield Riggs Geb Ined

Farmers Warned on Chemical Content of Hormone Weedkiller

Mr G McKinley of Imperial Chemical Industries cautions South Australian farmers on poorly disclosed chemical content and strength in hormone weedkillers. He notes no all purpose hormone product exists and recommends choosing among sodium salts of MCPA and 2 4 D types for specific weeds, with costs per acre and drum sizes outlined.

G McKinley Imperial Chemical Industries of Australia New _Zealand Limited McKinley-Piret MckKinley

What is Wealth and How It Serves Welfare

A May 195 parliamentary piece argues wealth is more than money. Wealth equals access to goods and services, welfare for individuals and the community, and improving overall national welfare through production and innovation. It urges shifting views from money to broader social well being.

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Booborowie Cwa R Geweer Sullivan P. T. Cousins McElroy Juveth Sara & CO Sara Staten W. Young Dalgety Gregor Burra, Kr Co Vanguard Saigon Burra Motor Co Af ‘Sutra Motor Co Adelaide A. C. Collins Mason Unley Road Unley Puller, Burra North Jabob Gallary Hilltown Ieepers John Shearer & Son Davin Shearer Elder Smith & CO Limited Colonist Mutual Life Assurance Society Commercial Union Insurance Co, Savings Bank of BA GMB GH Limited Banders & Sons Ltd Dunuite Eletrical CO Whiting & Chambers Ltd Fiebig’s
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