02 Nov 1954
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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1954
Page
1
A large crowd attended the Moded rodeo despite rain and rough conditions. Funds from events like the barrel race and bucking horse attracted attention, with more than £65 taken at the gate and several serious injuries reported in a few events.
The article explains automatic telephone exchange use and dialing procedures. It describes dial tones indicating readiness and busy or unobtainable signals, and how callers use tones to verify line status and reach the correct receiver.
A concert at the Institute on Tumday night Octo bath raised about £20 for the movement. Performers from Tetowie and Peterborough Artiste highlighted the event with sweets sold during the evening.
Eyer Smith & Co Limited report a successful clearing sale at Burra North on Wednesday 27 December under instructions from the late TH Willis Hortes. The auction drew a large, responsive attendance with ponies trotters and utilities, a stall plant, motor vehicles, and varied items sold. Prices included Pony Mare 2 years £? and Tourer Car £270, Sedan Car £170, Caravan two wheel £? and pneumatic tyre sinker £215. total clearance achieved at Burra RSL Hall with sale planned for December 10 next.
A fragment notes a Friday night fireworks display at the Rotunda Fatn with a crowd event likely including a Guy Fawkes reference. Details are unclear but indicate a 4 35 pm start and fundraising-related mentions.
The Burra Library appeal, run by the Pores Institute Dietary aunched committee, raised about £50 by July. Librarian Mrs A L Devey, MP D A Phe, and President Treasurer Mr W R Patrick led the effort as funds approach the appeal’s end.
A short article notes the opening of additions at Terowie Hospital. The piece mentions officials and a fete or dance event as part of the opening, with government subsidies referenced for funding.
The Burra Homing Club ended its 1964/1 season with a sprint and long-distance race showing strong results. F Brandt won first with a Pace of yards per minute, P Byrnes narrowly second, and Fred Sandee led notable performances as the club wrapped up a busy season of races, returns, and rewards.
A compact record shows payments to a Youth Travel Fund from multiple sub-branches and individuals. Names include Ashton Barker Mallett Me Les Pearce Surra Primary and sums range from £1/1/0 to £5/0/0 with instalment notes.
The Terowie R A O B held a ball at the Terowie Institute to raise funds for their Christmas appeal. Officials reported a promising net profit though final totals were not yet published. early expectations hovered around £40.
The article notes a membership drive by the League with 1955 badges for sale in November and elections for President and State Councillor at the Sub-Branch November meeting in Stan sly. It instructs subscrip tions dues behavior and voting by proxy via Return Officer Adelaide by noon on 12 December 1994.
Odd fragmented report notes cattle yarded and sales at a Farrell Hat auction. Mentions bidding activity and comparisons to surrounding districts. Details are unclear but indicate a busy sale with significant yarding and price action.
Lady Georg presented medals marking long service with the Red Cross at a general meeting held in the North Terrace hall. A total of 215 members attended the event where 20 year meritorious service and 30 year bar upgrades were awarded among 45 recipients, with commendations read for each honoree.
Two Cat wens were involved in separate traffic incidents on city roads in Terowie recently. Authorities investigated the events and urged drivers to exercise caution amid ongoing roadwork and weather-related hazards.
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