Abore Association Annual Ball Shines at Hallett Institute
The Abore Association hosted its Annual Ball on Friday May 16 at the Hallett Institute. A large attendance enjoyed music by the Catherine Band and attractive flower arrangements by the Indies under Mrs Phin. The Ladies Auxiliary organized the supper and thanks were given to all helpers and supporters for a successful evening.
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Abore Association
Hallett Institute
Catherine Band
Phin
Trophy for Regular Attendance at Football Practice
Last year Mrs E. G. Barratt of Burra North donated a medal to the Burra Football Club for players with the greatest practice attendance. Tony Ryan won the medal. This year Mrs Barratt is collecting donations from her customers to buy a prophy for a similar objective. Footballers are not asked to contribute.
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E. G. Barratt
Burra North
Burra
Tony Ryan
Barratt
The Season at Mt. Bryan East
A good soaking rainfall is hoped for in Mt. Bryan East as crops and pastures need moisture now. The note presses for meaningful rain to aid agricultural conditions.
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Mt. Bryan East
Birthday greetings for Mrs George Parker
Mrs George Parker of Burra receives birthday wishes on her 78th birthday today Tuesday May 27.
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George Parker
Burra
Time Tells Sydney Constable Catches Suspected Thief
A Sydney constable used a simple trick to nab a suspected thief after a Town Hall porter reported a missing watch. In Hyde Park the officer encountered a man matching the description, asked for the time, and the suspect produced a watch. Two men were later charged at Central police station with stealing watches.
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Sydney
Hyde Park
Central
Old Brown Mare Declared Surplus By Lighthouse Service
The old brown mare used by the Nep tune Island lighthouse near South Australia is surplus to wartime needs after 17 years of service. It and related equipment will be auctioned in Adelaide through the Commonwealth Disposals Commission.
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Neptune Island
South Australia
Commonwealth Disposals Commission
Adelaide
Dining talk sparks two home life quips in debate
In a terse exchange Brown asks why someone would dine out, noting spouses in the kitchen. Jones replies his wife can cook but won’t, prompting Brown to admit his wife can’t but cooks anyway.
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Brown
Jones
Wealth and Health Gain Seen as Life’s Greatest Gift
A verse extols health as the true boon beside wealth. It urges constant care and promises relief from colds by relying on Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a trusted remedy.
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Aléx Bévon
Burra’s
ETUC
St. Burra
POOL
W. H. Kakoschke
Vacuum Oil Co., Pty. Ltd
Plume Motor Spirit
Voco Rover
Laurel Lighting
MOBIL
Sara & CO
Herfarne
Hasse Park
Sid LE
Rosella
Burra and
Burra North Ee Lp
Ye Ah
Northern Cafe
Commercial Street
Fish and
H.R. Aberg
Lane Ace
K.B.C
T. G. Secker
Grocer
Greengrocer
Confecti Burra North
Phone Burra
Astor Radio
Iebig
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