26 Nov 1930
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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1930
Page
1
Prices for ladies and men sports shoes listed with styles and sizes, including canvas, crepe rubber soles, and leather soles. The item list also includes local cricket, tennis, and shooting notes, plus historical reminiscences, cricket results, and farming weather notes.
A fragmented note discusses life and income concepts for elderly families under the Australian Mutual Provident Society. It references a head of family insuring enough to perpetuate part of his income, with figures implying weekly amounts per thousand of mortuary provision, and mentions King William Street and Adelaide names such as Gavin Lucas and Maraiger.
The two Mt Bryan Methodist Churches joined in a fete at the Memorial Institute Hall to aid circuit finances. Mrs C Gare opened proceedings amid stalls with autumnal decorations and dainty fare. Rev Jew, recovering from recent accident, presided as Horace Edwards spoke on need for sacrifices as harvest prospects stay hopeful and families tighten belts.
The article describes a church fete where sacrifices are made to build character in children. Eunice Edwards presents Christmas lilies to Drs. Gare. Various stalls run by local ladies include produce, flowers, strawberries and cream, cool drinks, and refreshments. Evening competitions follow, with many community members volunteering.
The annual fit for St Mary's Church drew strong public support as stalls received many contributions. Rector Rev S J W Calés introduced Mrs P J Pickering to open the event, noting Mr and Mrs Pickering's upcoming move to Athlone NSW. Mrs Pickering praised the organizers and urged sacrifice to fund church work. The event featured the Xmas stall with a large pudding and decorations in blue and gold, with Pauline Gordon presenting flowers to Mrs Pickering.
Cakes and sweets stalls run by Mrs Barker and others. a central plum pudding drew out the plums as children gathered. Afternoon tea on stage featured yellow daisies and ferns. Attendants included Mesdames Coles Bann and W. Anderson, with competitions awarding prizes for a two storied cake, a bowl of nuts, a raffin basket, and a fern.
The readable text presents a scattered sequence of measurements prices and codes. It shows quantities such as 20 and 30 alongside product-like labels and monetary figures like 4.40 4.95 and 5.00, with various units and dimensions interspersed.
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