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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 27, 1952
Page
1
A public meeting is called for Burra to reform the Burra Progress Association. The letter from His Worship urges revival to aid local councils and organizations, noting historic ties and possible projects including brick kilns lime production and mine reopening to boost employment and town growth.
Victorian farmers report a severe fox outbreak during lambing with hundreds of lambs lost and poultry attacked. Myxomatosis is blamed for reducing rabbits, pushing foxes to hunt more lambs and birds. Some breeders report 80 40 and 50 percent losses while others see little impact. Foxes are mangy and in poor condition, making them easier prey for dogs.
In northern Queensland coast country locals spin tall tales of crocodile hunts and a life of free roaming bush life. A moving picture crew is said to film the operation while bushmen profit from crocodile and wild pig captures for meat factories. The best known story involves a lifelong crocodile hunter and his young son, with the father luring a croc toward the boy as a rifle-shot claim turns the tale.
An unidentified man at Maylands stood with his hands before his eyes and was run over by a train, killed instantly after parking his car with the engine running and walking onto the tracks.
Rainfall registrations show varied totals in the eastern district with Thistlebeds and Quan dong reporting high figures of 83 and 113 units respectively. Inside country readings from May 19 to 25 list Farrell Flat 222 and Hanson 210, with Burra 199 and Mt. Bryan 119, among others.
A bizarre report notes thousands of Germans consume eggs daily as a supposed cure for baldness and sexual vigor. The egg regimen, popular in Australia as well, requires eating up to 40 eggs a day for a month. Rising egg prices in Australia make the practice a luxury for many families.
Queen Elizabeth accepts a ceremonial whale tooth gift from Fijian people as a symbol of loyal tribute. The tambua presentation is the highest honor in Fijian tradition.
The 1952 Burra Show approaches on Saturday October 11 with £900 in ground upgrades and plans to further improve the pavilions. New secretary F N Fabian takes over from May 1, replacing four-year official R E Angel. Sheep Pavilion opens, urging breeders to fill pens and boost interest. subscriptions are due. a catalogue revision meeting will be held soon.
The Burra District Council tested a front end loader brought by a city firm at the Rosewalls quarry. After a week under council care without obligation, the plant will be discussed at the June meeting with consideration given to replacement. The old loader caused facial injuries to a driver when a worn bolt struck him.
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