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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1947
Page
1
Burra Town Councillors discussed the possibility of interest free funding for public works as reported in The News Adelaide. The council seeks cheap sources to buy plant and reduce casual labor, considering a power bitumen sprayer to spray roads and footpaths, with prices for a small trader and tractor to be obtained.
Burra Town Councillors voted to re assess the town area for the next year’s rates based on capital or rental values. The town’s scattered layout with many vacant blocks makes unimproved land value unsuitable, as high rates could hit landowners who cannot readily sell for building.
At the Poolball Social on November 4, it was announced that Mrs D Barratt donated the Medal for Most Regular Attendant at Practice. That statement was later corrected. The medal was presented by customers of the Royal Exchange Hotel.
In 1927 Burra sought a £400 loan from the Under Treasurer to build a swimming pool with state and federal repayments equal to the council’s share. The project never proceeded, but £400 remained in a savings account. A ratepayer meeting decided the funds should be diverted to a Town and District War Memorial at Victoria Park. The council sought permission to transfer funds, but the Under Treasurer said no loan existed. legal advice was sought and the £400 would be held back from general revenue.
Five bales sold for 55 3/4 pence per pound by Mr Pinch of Pencarrow Burra at the WH47-48 Adelaide Wool Esles. Mr E Finch supplied clean bright warp 64 to 60s quality. Dalgety and Co. acted as auctioneers. Koonoonas Proprietors Burra secured four bales at 4 1/4 pence. Average price across sales reported around 343 pence.
Riflemen at Burra will notice that heavy barrels ordered have arrived and several members have collected theirs for use next Saturday during the eleventh stage of the C Collins trophy at 500 and 700 yards. Bullseye sizes at 300 and 600 yards have also changed.
A Springtime Ball at Burra Town Hall raised funds for the Film Stuer Dennis orbit, supporting the Burra Hospital Drive. The event featured spring-themed decor, festoons, balloons, gum tree with a birds nest, and artwork, with Darrell Field's Orchestra providing music and Kelvin Bruce as MC. A homemade supper served by committee members complemented the lively evening.
Burra Gold 107 Auburn 105 and Burra Green 87 Clare 6 in a bowls day at Burra and Clare. Harris Bevan etc led Burra Gold while Pearce Wilkinson led Clare Green. Other helpers included Mr Davey and Mrs Bown with dancing continuing to 2 am.
Burra candidates were selected to broadcast tonight on ABC National Tisteddfod. They will compete against Clare and District entrants with Burra residents urged to vote by telephone. Due to poor response only twelve Burra entries were received and nine appeared for the auction.
Burra mayor J B Jennison and wife hosted about two hundred Burra children in Market Square to mark the Royal Wedding. The gathering included a demonstration of London ceremony and future royal subjects, followed by cool drinks and treats paid for by the Jennisons.
Burra High School Technical Classes host an open exhibition for public inspection on Thursday 27 November at 7.30 pm. Instructors Mr T Thorne and Miss M Burge will be present. Attendance is free and encouraged to support local town projects.
Students of Clem Davey at the Australian Music Examination Board received various awards across Theory of Music and Practical grades. Honours went to Joste Jennison Shirley Gare Barbara Humphrys Joan Gram and J Petros with other pupils earning Credit Pass or participating in Grade TT and Grade VI.
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