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Newspaper

Burra Record

Location

Burra, South Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 17, 1942

Page

4

Red Cross fundraiser event yields generous proceeds

A Batunday night social mass hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Tubrook raised funds for the Red Cross Barry Wooton. Attendees enjoyed games, a spelling bee, sketches, and a dress parade, with top contributors and spectators marking a total takings of several pounds including 28/4/0 in collections and multiple small prizes.

Audrey Kind Belly Eiwards Margery Dare Glenda Gare Gordon Maxted George ‘Darn Keith Gare Ted Tkey Vie John Maxted Vira L Gare Alex Simmonds Tov Charles Renne Dutch Levi Hughes Jean Hughes Treslee Vic Buehes Lewis Gare Mex Ted Tne Atlas Turkey Gwen Smyth Lee Dave Woot James Lomman Wes Sohn Parker Sean Higgs George Laemaloghes Barry End Dunstan Bliss Uisolca Tedamaskey George Willmelt Thomas James Lomman Pat Griffen Mt. Bryan Mt Bryan

Red Cross Burra Branch Monthly Meeting Report

Burra Red Cross branch held its monthly meeting in GWA Rooms on Tuesday with Mrs Steele presiding. A circular from Headquarters directed sending all goods to Adelaide, the Junior Red Cross contribution totaled £4 10s 4d, and 80 percent of Junior funds go to the Prisoner of War Fund while 50 percent goes to the General Fund. The group approved purchasing pajamas and sewing fabric, noted a loss from the death of Mrs Genders, and thanked Miss Craig for a handmade patchwork cover.

Burra Red Croce GWA BE Steele Adelaide Slare Red Cross Barre Mra. Steele Mra. G Miss & Craix

Red Cross Burra North Branch Seeks Books and November Show

The Burra North Red Cross Branch holds a monthly meeting led by Mrs. BT Bara with strong attendance. A special sugar permit is granted, a Baby Show raises funds, and a charity fete on November 30 aims to cover expenses. Gifts of books and magazines urged. volunteers thanked for organizing sports, pony rides, and stalls.

BT. Bara Bonython Red Cross Burra North Brian Sellars Colla L. Davis K. Besson Amotier Methagist Bunt F's Tralgcan Mosts EL. Bonython E. Brooks Eretne A. B. Rigs Harold Eunice Tiver Als Norman’ Marton Hitler

Hallett Red Cross Meeting in November At Feu Croix

Hallett Red Cross held its usual monthly meeting on Wednesday to discuss the annual effort. President Mrs Gwen Smyth chaired the session with nominations for vice president and section leader changes. Donations totaled several pounds including gifts from Mrs Owen Smyth and Mrs Nosliver, with the next meeting scheduled for December 2.

Feu Cros PRCP Allvousa Gwen Smyth G. ‘Tiger Shattock

Policy for the harvest grain transport amid fuel rationing

The Chairmen of the Liquid Fuel Control Basra Richard Butler announced special petrol allocations for car owners and farmers to move grain to the Deareat stacking site. The policy requires all grain to the nearest stacking point, use horse drawn vehicles where possible, and substitute fuel for trucks. Farmers must apply to the Beard for vehicle approval, and details should be submitted if a producer cannot operate under new rules due to conditions.

Basra Richard Butler Feed & Rae

Mt Bryan East School Weekly Test Not Conducted

The weekly test at Mt Bryan East School was not conducted this week as the school serves as a centre for the Qualifying Certificate. The children in Grade WEI sat for the examination and awaited results with eagerness and expectation.

Wei Gio

Leightors Red Cross Monthly Shore Meeting

At the shore monthly meeting twelve members attended with apologies from Mesdaanes and Ch Gask and Miss E Hogan. Correspondence was received and accounts passed. Little business led to gala planning and the packing of vegetables and breakfast cereals for the Cheer Up Hut. Next month’s items to be listed and a cheque for 5/5/0 from Mr Wigley acknowledged.

PR. Wigley

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