Local Board of Health Discusses Cleanup and Incinerator Plan
The Local Board of Health met in the Council Chamber on Monday evening to review the Central Board of Health cleanup initiative. Discussions covered nuisance horses on Mr Pritchard’s property, proposed community incinerator plans, ash disposal into rubbish bins, and cleaning of public conveniences. the board agreed to refer the horse issue to the Health Officer and to solicit incinerator specifications for town approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritchard
Prichard
Bailderstone
Lee
Baulderstone
Public Works
Saylderstone
Overster
Burra
Oversear
Tung
Water Rates Collection at Barns Institute Visit
An officer from the Engineering and Water Supply Department will be at the Barns Institute from Monday November 18 to Thursday November 1 to collect water rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineering and Water Supply Department
Barns Institute
Watch For The Date
A man ran into a neighbour's house and exclaimed a garbled message about a husband and money. The exchange included curious phrases and a humorous, nonstandard reply about wealth. The dialogue hints at domestic tension with a punchline about English money.
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Tsay
Burra High School Week Sports Highlights
Burra High School week featured leading class results with Blues 78 Browns 61 in league play. Girls tennis weather hindered matches. Browns 140 Blues 114 in overall table. Individual matchups listed include Pascoe vs Nelain and many other girls singles scores. boys cricket saw Blues win 89 54 with detailed batting and bowling figures.
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Tunis
Phere
Blues
Browns
Blue
Vonny Pascoe
Meryl Nelain
Jesse Jenison
Mary. Pearce OU
Beryl Molines
Carolene Davies
Y When
Shirley Moore
Ronny Brennan
Valerie Ferrett
Fay Clark
Avis Clarke
Carmen
Date
Dawn Bernherdt
Margaret Wirby
Glaire Laoyd
Lois Edwards
Barbara Humphrysoa
Hill Priebe
Mavic Broad
Ralih Terrill
Margaret Jeffries
Blaine Holmes
Joan Fahey
Val
Ma Woodmen
Bhp
Radford
Joan Pritchard
Heather Morgan
Ivy Margaret
Wardley
Don Allen
Bell
Rex Hume
Steele
Robin Samues
Rowling
T Steele
J. Sourmen
G Willams
G, Oram
Burra to Get Two Daily Letter Deliveries
Early each day the Hora Pont Office will send letters to Burra by morning and afternoon services. The morning run starts around o'clock and the afternoon at 12 30. It is uncertain if Burra will have a similar service to the north, but at least one daily delivery is assured for the town area.
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Hora Pont
Burra
Dubé
Market Square
Emias Garg
India
Tennle
Orennelu
Remembrance Service at Hal Jels memorial gardens
A remembrance service was held in Hal Jels Memorial Gardens on Sunday November 10 with a large gathering to honour those who paid the supreme sacrifice. The flag was raised after a minutes silence at 11 am and Rev Warrent read a message from the Government of South Australia. The Father Association president Mr Miller spoke as wreaths were laid, reflecting on national unity and the memory of fallen servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal
Jels
Cox
Owen Smyth
Father’ Association
Miller
Trond Fie
A Motta
Warrent
Australia
British Empire
Frock Fitting and Flight Crux in Odd Dialogue
A fragmentary script-like exchange features a tailor or designer offering alterations amid a chaotic scene with burglars and a witty fight sequence. The quirky dialogue shows a torpedo threat discussed with urgent fashion advice and a cheeky reference to a beauty department. A closing line promotes a health campaign from the Central Board of Health.
Prewar Goods Advertisements and Tools Listing Mix
A dense collection of prewar classified items and shop notices. References to clothing, farm goods, hardware, furniture, and services from firms such as Gara & Co, Sara & Co, Goodridge's, Kerr's, and Deansits, with dates in November and occasional prices. Also notices for repairs, hiring, and sales of toys, radios, fabrics, and household items.
C W A International Day at Burra Town Hall
The Burea Branch of the C W A hosts an International Day at Burra Town Hall on Friday November 16. Vais year guests from Great Britain are expected, with events at 2 30 p m and 8 00 p m. An attractive two tier birthday cake will be cut by the President and shared among guests. Mrs Lindsay Thomas organises a musical programme, Miss Josie Jennison dances, and Mr John Pike gives a talk on Scotland. Afternoon tea costs 1 shilling. entries are invited for a Boston Shortbread Competition, Tandicraft display, and Scotch curios. Members bring savories and sweets for tea. trading table contributions welcome.
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Burea
C.W.A
Burra
Lindsay ‘Thomas
Josie Jennison
John ‘Pikes
Beotland
Adamasion
Thream
Public Health Message Urges Clean Habits and Council Action
A local board of health urges residents to adopt clean habits. The notice references council meetings and central board input on public health matters to guide action.
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Board of Health
CouncilMee
Central Board of Health Clean
Hallett Red Cross Monthly Meeting Features Charity Drive
Hallett Red Cross held its November meeting with strong attendance led by Mr Owen Smyth. The Mower Show showed a healthy balance, Mrs Smyth praised volunteers, and £100 was donated to the TS Hospital building fund. Mrs Goddard won memory, Mrs R won plate. trading table raised £4 0s 1d, flowers contributed £20 18s 0d with several donations noted for prizes and children's sections.
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Usu
Hallett
Owen Smyth
J. G. Tiger
TS Hospital
Goddard
Wee Ale Dad and Ted Jokes on Bigamy
In a humorous exchange a father asks if bigamy means having one wife too many. The son replies that it does not require a bigamist, stating a man may have one wife too many without being a bigamist.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Local Board of Health
Telephone
Father Christmas
Matthews
Matthews IN
Commonwealth Savings Bank
CIA Tes Et Se
Alex Bevan
Quality Grocer
General Merchant
Devon
MAXAM
Kraft Cheese
Harmony Cordial
Crystale Heymans
Green Peas
Derry
Burra High School
Mallett
Madim
Secong
Central Board of Fyslth
Cash Coltn
Bars & Co
Gara & Co
Goodridge’s
At_Kerr’s
Goodridge
Sara & Co
Burta
Rawlelvh
Hill
Buers
Chennav
Ackcity
Devil
HarEs and
Sadler's
Serahivelt & Tewarma Telephones
Lott
Bee R. C. Lott
KODAK
Shfer IF Films
Dale's
KIX
Morten
Wilkin
Wilkinson's
Coverdale's
Bratton
Gera & Co
Evan
Burts
Boidler
Chennell’s
Kerr's
Leslie Phillips
Mita and
Hallett Red Cross
Bection 1
Parker
Davies
Northmart
Mes N. Collins
Prine
Chennell’s Store
Pyke’s
Burra Bakery
Sara's
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