Burra North floods cause damage and evacuations report
Patchy rainfall hit Burra North and eastern county with creeks overflowing and water entering homes. Residents, including Mr Dick James and Mrs Jean Watts, sustained debris losses and flooded gardens as culverts washed away and access to the court house area was disrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booble
Burrs
Sanday
Burra
Rose
Surra North
Goling
Dick James
Staton
Les
Rex Oppermann
Watts
Mies
Jean Watts
Court House
Iso
Roomoatoo
Mallaby
Sh Hallett
Bicycle Back To Be Placed In Main Street
Fragmentary note indicates a bicycle back to be placed in Main Street area amid a town meeting. Roosevelt quotation unclear. No clear names, dates, or precise location details available.
Burra North Red Cross Monthly Meeting Highlights
The Burra North Red Cross held its monthly meeting on a Wednesday in November. Mrs Barratt, a 40 year member, spoke about her visit to Government House where she received a medal. Mesdamies Ellis and Scrapp sold a brisk trade at a variety stall. A mystery parcel competition is planned for December with prices marked on parcel outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barratt
Red Cross
Government House
Booborowie School Sets Film Projector Appeal
The Booborowie School plans to obtain a film projector with a £150 target, with an order lodged and a community fundraising effort. Demonstrations will entertain and educate. proceeds support a new screen and show space at the school. Public donations and a canvass drive were praised by the School Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booborowie School
Booborowie
Boobar- Perie Institute
Gurplus
Donations of Sheep to Red Cross Auction Summary
Megp donations of sheep to the Red Cross were auctioned. The report notes the aid effort and the transfer of livestock to support relief actions led by Galdebra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Galdebra
Terowie Football Club Annual Dinner Highlights
The Terowie Football Club held its annual dinner with large attendance and a carnival atmosphere. Trophies for the season were awarded including Most Brilliant and Other honours. Captain Jackson did not receive a trophy. Mrs Slattery received a wall mirror for services, and additional gifts were presented to players and supporters for their work during the past season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terowié
Kindred Elms
Darling
Purcell
Slattery
Oia Chant Air
Ariie
Hhe
Porters Lagoon Project Update At 8 Km Meeting
At 8 km meeting officials discussed the Porters Lagoon Project with notes on progress and next steps. The briefing highlighted ongoing work and upcoming milestones amid local planning discussions.
Fireworks Display Attended by Crowds Draws Mixed Reactions
In a lively but flawed display, spectators at a fireworks event watched a large box explode with mixed results. The crowd appeared numerous, including youngsters, amid a disappointing finale and limited safety adherence noted by observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Fusttysia
Axnusgi Fireworks
Calleetion
Diplay Iteelt
Euys
Burra Town Council Considers Sealing Basketball Court
At the Burra Oval the council discussed a letter from the Burra 2nd District War Memorial Committee seeking a cost estimate to seal the basketball court. Council to prepare an estimate and consider contractors. an inspector to report next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Stud Ewes Reach High Prices at Burra Market
Burra Market saw strong demand for stud ewes with prices up to 46 shillings. Buyers from across the state and coast attended, with entries from John Collins & Sons at Collinsville and Messrs Seager & Sons at Howes, Kangaroo Island. Various aged ewes, including 14 year and 18 month braced lots, fetched solid sums as the annual stud drives drew buyers and consignors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Goldsbrough
Mort 2 Co
Hida Seert
Saleon
Bureatey Bay
Eterne
John Collins & Sons
Collinsville
Sons
Whyendra
Georgetown
Maten
Messrs
Seager & Bons
Howes
Neat
Kangaroo Island
L. B. Rayner & Sons
the Bluff
Hallett
C. A. Brooks
P. W. Hannan
W. B. Ashby& Sons
H. Freeman & Son
Streaky Bay
Mackernee Ltd
Gipas
Youth Travel Fund Seeks Remaining £42 to Reach Target
The campaign reports £3208 raised or pledged for the Youth Travel Fund, leaving £42 still needed. Free acknowledges £300/6/0.
90 Pence Tops District Wool Prices at Adelaide Sale
A fragmented report notes 90 pence tops district wool prices during the fourth Ade leide Wool Silexon at Navern 4 market. several buyers from Burra Millyar and surrounding towns bought clips, with fluctuating prices and 18 percent resale metrics. The record lists buyers and towns including Hart, Ashton, Burra North, Naracoorte, Mt. Bryan, Hilltown, and Bungaree with varied pound figures and consignors.
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Navern
Rere
Toba
Naracoorte
Ashton
Burra North
M. J. ' Blazett
Itown
Peel
Burra
Turner
Ireih
Carria
Eachare Colin
Mt. Bam
Fiat
Neill
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Wawelwell
Theadore Roosevelt
Burra North Red Cross
Appss Func
Id Bet Wedding
Euch
Mount
Newton Calling & Gen. Ltd
TJ. Bailey
Allen
AML
S. Hawker
R. Sutton
C. Trott
Terowie Football Club
Porters Lagoon
Ra Branch
Este
Oval
M. B. Small
Gienbeven
Gsranium
M. A. Jon
J. £. Taylor
Potter
Gladstone
Ramura
Staude
Bordertown
Meremeks
Hoseit
Hemera
Itn
Ron P’anson
Staowe Bete
Ehil
M. Short & Gons
W. Pat Ihy
EB. White & Bone
L. A & LM. Langtlard Bee
Bat
MW. H. Tiver
Borta
North
MeWaters
Works
Ale Oe
Sant A. W. Kellock
Bertelameier
Bitown
Cremeny Cheferming
Attr
al Dion
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