Burra Market Ewes and Lambs Fetch Varied Prices
Stud ewes to 33 pounds at Burra Market as buyers attend in strong numbers. High quality 4/5 year ewes sold well while young ewes lacked demand. Wethers and lambs showing steady prices with several lots noted including 1 year and 2 year sheep. Prices quoted include 62/8 to 46/8 for various wethers and ewes, with shorn sheep recorded in September and October consignments.
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Burra
Gomismrougn, Mort & Co. Limited
R. B. Lane
Western Fa
John M Gebhardt
Mackexpole
Walkerbell
Ewes
Ray O. Warnes & Co
Larose
Seria
Eptember
W. Winkivell
Wether
Joeta
Horn
Weiner
Perle
JT Shackleford
de Wether
O. Mitchell
Eptember Saci
Robert Phillisips
Atch R
Gums
Fund
Geldsbrough
Wanton damage to town conveniences reported by Board of Health staff
Health workers report ongoing vandalism to town conveniences including a broken bake oven seat removed eistern parts and a chain ripped from fixtures. The misdeeds extend along the creek with rails removed each week. A notice was issued urging apprehension of the culprits and caution.
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Iocs! Board of Health
Cades
Eastern Districts Organisation annual meeting held at Koompaloo
The Eastern Districts Organisation met at Koompaloo for its annual gathering. Attendance was high as Mr Rex chaired the event with Rex presenting the Morgen District Council. The Breed of Officers was re elected with Mr Jim Bares added as a deputy, and the committee now includes E W Warne and others. A tidy report praises helpers and stalls at the event.
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Shaye
Koompaloo
Pri Aed
Rex
Morgen
Charman Hirel
Jim Bares
Comenletee
Messrs
E. Ww
Celebrates 21st Birthday At Redcliffs Home
Mr Mrs Moxham celebrated a 21st birthday with family and friends at their Redcliffs home. Attendees included Mrs Norman Lihou and other guests who presented gifts and best wishes. The event also marked the couple’s first anniversary with warm regard from neighbors.
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Moxham
Red
Redcliffs
GU Moxham
Atteler
Norman Lihou
Ray Ete Yee
Burra Seasida Picnic Association to be wound up
A Burra Seasida Picnic Association committee meeting on November 1953 resolved to wind up the association. A final distribution of funds will be made to connected school and planter committees serving the towns under the association. The timing of the distribution was to be announced later.
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Burra
Shore Association
Thanks From Burra C W A
Burra CWA members hosted a charity event at the Burra ranch for races on a recent Wednesday day. Despite delays the day proceeded, and townspeople expressed gratitude for meals prepared in advance and overall support amid postponement.
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Burra Ranch
Cw.a
Melbourne Cup Party Hosts Bridge and Celebrations
A Melbourne Cup Day event held at Hesthmount brought together over 50 ladies from the Burra Red Crows group. Mrs Sandland arranged reception rooms and A. Cummins won the bridge competition with Mrs Scottwick earning the consolation prize, donated to the sweet stall and Christmas tree fund.
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Bowers
Sandland
A. Cummins
Scottwick
Willalo Fete Raises £60 At Willgos Hall
The Willalo Methodist Ladies Guild held their annual fete in Willglo Hall on October 30. The event featured performances by local artists Mr B Olsen and Rev R Lovell Lou called, with jokes and music, a supper served to guests, and stalls fully patronised. The total proceeds netted £60 470.
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The
Willsie_—_ Methodist Ladies Guild
Willglo Hall
O'Seal
R. Lovell
Era Rael
B. Olsen
Bryan
Hallett
Tien
Tony
Wallan
Snake on Station Platform Incurred Botched Description
A fragmentary item reports a snake on a station platform during an incident at a rail station. The readable text mentions an early weekday scene with an escape and a deserted area, but details are unclear and names or times are not readable. The report lacks complete facts to identify location or outcome.
Burra Show Financial Success Secre tary reports gratifying results
The Burra Show committee met Friday evening to reveal the year’s work. The show was financially satisfactory and constructive plans were reviewed for next year. Improvements to the watering system are planned at the Flower Pavilion to reduce financing costs. Rural Club hall meetings were approved. Donations from Broad Bros and others contributed to the total, with various small awards noted.
Ratepayer Abuses Councillors At Fortnight Meeting
At a council meeting in Hone Waack a ratepayer abused and threatened councillors. A speaker from GrPuher read that the ratepayer had called threats a duty to oppose the council. The council asked the ratepayer to attend the next meeting. The clerk reported similar abuse from the same ratepayer. Dr Baulderstone and Hist White were said to be visited and threatened as well.
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Counell
114d Tops District Wool Prices Rise in Auction
A brisk sale at the Adaise Wool Gates week sale drew strong competition and excellent clearances. Main buyers included The Continent Central Europe Australia and Japan with several consigners such as Reed Bros Gebhardt and McWaters among others. Area vendors from Burra Sumner Hallett and Farrell Flat reported solid activity and high demand across multiple lots.
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Europe
Australia
Reed Bros
A. Gebhardt
McWaters
Burra
Sumner
Hallett
Wood
Hanson Williams
Phreea
St . Gare É& Co
Cowelson
Michael
Harding
L. G. White
Farrell
J. W
Iebahon
Butrta
Petterton Broprietors
Mt. Bryan
Pacer Uy
Tore Tae Youl
D Bros
Wish
Ies
M.A. Gebharsi Woodena
Davi Uche
Barta
85th Birthday of Bet Streetnt Yar Observed
An elderly woman celebrated her 85th birthday as part of a large family gathering. Among eleven siblings and relatives, she remained active and shared stories with kin, continuing to live with a daughter who helps care for her alongside several caregivers.
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Pany
Sudden Death of Mr R N Jesser in Port Germein
The well known Port Germein resident Mr R N Jesser died suddenly. Born in 1888, he was active in local athletics and served on club committees. He belonged to the Buffalo Lads and is survived by his widow and two children. Funeral details were announced by local authorities.
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Air
Zachara Moramap
Jeaner
Let Oh
Torfe
Port
Alia Athletica
Toorbal Eriex
Moet Vlocal
Buffalo Ladzs
Port Germein
Bot
Charlie
Orroma
Starg
Hanson News Silent Evening Gathering and Ice Cake Event
A fragment mentions a Hanson gathering with over thirty players in attendance and an ice cake contest won by Mrs Protoilta of Farrell Flat. Prizes included cups and ribbons awarded to Mrs Moody and Mrs Braddy of Hanson. The piece references school renovations and a CWA plan at Hanson with social events like Belle of the Dance.
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Hata
Aera Renin
Evel Ty En
Fae
Moody
W. Braddy
Hanson
Eines Ube
CWA
Breta Ea
Wellworth
Eatin
Gad
Mrs Doxa Barratt Arrives After Long British Trip
Mrs Doxa Barratt of Burra North arrived home on Monday after a six month stay in Britain. Relatives greet her, and she appears well though fatigued. Barratt reports an interesting journey with many tales and observations from the trip.
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Doxa Barratt
Burra North
Mondsy
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Eastern Districts Organisation
Cereraea
Pranian Tay Cotes
Cmny Ae
Guy Fawkes
Groodeeebter
Donna Wiliams
Peter and Gasere Wohlers
W. Carpenter
W. Riggs
Taunks
Messes
B.C. Lott
Wobilere M. Stockman
J. ‘McBride
R. Reed
Scroop
HJ. B. Tennison
Burra C.W.A
Byatt
Tmnnwostiakutsin
Kinin
Willalo Fete
Snake
Ralton
Onions
Wes Be
de Martin
W. My
K Groves
R Pinkd
Broad Bros
R.N. Jesser
Hanson News
Dr. Suton
Turkey
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