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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 23, 1948
Page
3
Burra Town Council met last week and approved borrowing 800 for the Burra War Memorial at Victoria Park. The motion, moved by Drs Baulderstone and Bevan, passed after debate with Dr Lee dissenting, who argued the council otherwise could borrow only 400 under ratepayer permission.
Elder Smith & Co. Ltd report a strong Burra sale yarding 9325 sheep with Victorian and regional competition. Top prices reached 76/9 for 58 ewes and 73/6 for 426 ewes, with multiple categories posting high bids and widespread activity from Millicent Penola Peterborough and nearby districts. Next auction scheduled for Friday 17 December 1948.
Personal Rev. B S T Peltet is indisposed after a minor operation at Burra Hospital. He will officiate at parish services as usual next Sunday.
A Sunday School concert in a crowded School Hall featured nursery rhymes, a Snow White scene, and a dentist skit as scholars from kindergarten to senior classes performed. Decorations included bowls of larkspurs, roses and poppies. Proceeds will exceed £20, with teachers and parents applauding the hard work behind the success.
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