Dr A R Mickel Dies Suddenly
Dr A R Mickel, a longtime local government figure and Farrel Flat representative on Burrs District Council since 1846, served as the council’s delegate at local government conferences and was the Connell appointee to the Clare Hospital Board. His recent act involved selecting street light positions for a Medtricity project to be installed at Parrett Flat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Mickel
Mickel
Farrel Flat
Burrs
Conferviews
Connell
Clare Hospital
Medtricity ‘Trust
Parrett Flat
Snakes Proliferate in Town with Close Brush Incident
Reports say many snakes are seen around the town. Mr Herb Billings had a near encounter Thursday afternoon while working on brake adjustments near the District Corner office. A roughly one foot snake brushed his shoulder before he killed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Billings
BI Ings
War Graves Appeal Reaches Century Mark in District
Funds raised in this district for the War Graves Appeal total approximately £110 with support from the Amateur Hour and earlier acknowledgements. The appeal closes on a date to be sent to Mr Sorrell before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Sorrell
Erev
Nensuchages
Anon
H Griften
G. Dollman
R. Berle
Mrs Murphy
R. Wutthe
L. Benet
W. Manktvell
R. Blot
E. Willams
Sorrell ‘ Soo
H. Lloyd
Baker
Norses
Broad
Edwards
Murle Stott
M. Behubert
McWaters
M. Pettet
Biggest Burra Market Sets Records Since 1938
Buger, Smith & Co. and Lienstod ran the Burra market noting 19 000 young sheep in a 23 000 head yard. Buyers praised ease of pen exits and 4 hour sale of 136 lines with 10 800 sheep on run at midnight. Ext O Melrose sold 33 1 2 shillings for Willogoleche lambs, price leaders cited. Attendance large from interstate and district towns, high demand for young sheep. yarding could be a state record for a country sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buger, Smith & Co
Lienstod
Burra
W. Guthrie
Mt. Pleasant
H. Binks-Williams
Tocal Au Entioneer
Usu
Yorke's Peninsula
Wentworth
Saburtey
O. Melrose
Presting
Eider, Smith & On
Repr
Horsham
Béndico
Coleraine
Vic
Narseporte
Buell Millipentting
C W A Prepares For Hospital Fete
The OWA held its monthly meeting on 20 November presided by Mrs Tennant. Members pledged £30 to the Soldiers War Memorial Committee for kitchen and catering facilities and were urged to bring costume items and eyes for the hospital. Final arrangements for the hospital fete on 4 December were made and gifts should be left at Rest Rooms by 23 December.
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OWA
Pete
Hanson
Burra
Burra-Raced Winter Meeting Shifted to Balaklava
Burra Racing Club moves its 1954 Winter Meeting to Balaklava due to extensive alterations at Burra. The Balaklava Club agreed after discussions and burra's event is slated for next April at the Balaklava course, which draws strong public and trainer support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra Racing Club
Balakava
Burralub
Tore
No Shackles For Doomed French Prisoners
The Justice Ministry announced condemned inmates will no longer be shackled at night in their cells. The reform ends iron chains that bound prisoners wrists and ankles for humanitarian reasons. France currently holds 26 condemned prisoners, some imprisoned two to three years.
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Justice Ministry
Legacy fundraising at Burra Market raises 143 pounds
At Burra Market Mr G. Hawker appealed for Legacy to support 3,006 ex servicemen families. Sheep donations and direct company pledges added up, with multiple firm bids recorded from Lockett to R J Hawker Ltd. Final total reached 143 pounds 1 shilling 6 pence.
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Burra
Hawker
Legacy
Binka-Williams
Auotr
A. Tennant
L. W. Dare & Sons
A. Lockett
L. Ww
Garea& Bons
G.S. Melrose
Datcy Tiver
Gal ‘Mickel
D. M. Short & Sons
AC. & R. Ford
R J Hawker Ltd
B. J Reed
R and
D .H. Field
G. S. Bawker
New Hospital Building Progress Prompt in Burra
The Burra Hospital project proceeds rapidly with materials arriving. No plans have yet been submitted by the public for a garden sale tied to the new building.
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Burra Hospital
Health Boards Pass the Buck on Drainage System
The Central Board of Health praised local drainage as satisfactory but later found faults in three houses. An inspector reported issues and warned the Town Council to act, while the central body called the local drainage a pigeon.
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Central Board of Health
Central Board
Regiana Army Federation Status Clarified
A brief note states Regiana’s forces remain linked to the Federation pattern since the federation period, with continued alignment and authority under the broader regional defense structure.
Thefts and Wanton Damage Reported Across Town
The town council reports ongoing thefts and vandalism. A party left in public caused items to be taken, and a roll for paper was stolen from its holder. Reports note mischief with clothing lines and hotel lounge ornaments as a broader pattern of minor crimes.
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Anne
Spalding Man Buys Heath Institute Land
A Spalding man purchased five acres of land at Heath Institute valued at £152,000. The deal involved Mr G Greig of Spalding and was recorded as a notable local real estate transaction in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding Man
G_ Greig
Soalding
Hayes
Heath
Sas
Fatal shooting at Brady Creek twins and farmer
A 65 year old farmer and postal worker Otto Adolph Tschim died at Burra Hospital after a double shooting at his Brady Creek home on Tuesday. His wife Mary Pauline Tschirn age 63 was wounded and admitted to Fun Gund Hospital in satisfactory condition after surgery. An inquest will be held before Coroner J A S Fisher.
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Otto Adolph Tschim
Burra Hospital
Brady Creek
Mary Pauline’ Tschirn
Fun Gund Hospital
N. Wakefield
Eudunda
Tschirn
Tahhir
Bares ‘Hospital
Comstables Chambers
Bar~bary
Mra Tsehirn
Budundd Hospital
William Oswald Tsehirn
Norman Leslie ‘Tschirm
Fisher
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A. R. Mickel
Wes
Makara Ha ML Wehr
Freeling
Wethers
Yeqra
Morwood
Mewatere
Worlds End
Ewe Tams
G. G. Erneger
Halwes
Ashton
Wether Lambs
C.W.A
Balaklava
Balaklave Racing Club
Balaklava Club
Ios Mlare
Hollywood
Pe Barts
Meile
Health Boards
Godiar
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