24 Nov 1942
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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1942
Page
1
A fragmentary report notes Burra Baby's total reaches £1000 with additional donations from donors including Bo, Mer ton, Sara and Mrs OG Walker. Further contributions appear indicated by a Teomaot reference, highlighting ongoing fundraising activity.
Fragmentary OCR lists shifts and names for Burra Observation Post on dates around November 26 with times ranging from early morning to late evening. Entries mention personnel such as W Barfeld J Baxyey P Marston Hemmer Thom and others, with inconsistent spellings and multiple 1 to 3 am and 7 to 11 pm blocks.
During a town council meeting at the Booking Hotel Mayor T. H. Woollcott and Opposition Leader addressed council and citizens, praising wartime cooperation. They thanked visiting leaders for a busy period, lauding housing schemes and past wartime service while stressing unity to win the present war.
The report discusses Burra High School class positions with winners Pearce and mentions patriotic fund totals. It shifts to wartime austerity in Australia, noting increased manufacturing and defence focus, a 100 day loan plan, and public urges to conserve, with quotes attributed to political figures and local comments on quotas and employment figures.
Mt Bryan residents organize a Red Cross Baby Competition revealing strong district unity. Funds totaled £1041 with auctions and donations driving early totals. leading figures Sheppard and Hawker praise volunteers and the community’s wartime spirit as events conclude with a high tea and entertainment.
The readable text shows fragmented phrases about a mortar bomb, a person named Richens, and unclear references to authorities and injuries. No clear event, date, place, or involved organizations emerge from the damaged OCR excerpt.
A damaged OCR passage reflects on native navigators, the dangers of a voyage, and mothers in Australia praying for their sons returning from a perilous trek. It evokes reverence for indigenous knowledge and discusses wartime sacrifice and compassionate resolve.
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