Burra Council hears on unemployed returned men
At Burra Town Council, Mr Clarke spoke on unemployment among returned servicemen. He outlined welfare help from a related bureau and potential local employment via Ballast Quarry and other works. The Mayor urged council support, noting 48 to 20 men needing work and possible government assistance.
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National Service
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Burra
G. H. Dollman
Pathetn' Amocit
Ronny
Cours Oil
Intia
Gurre
Flr
Clarke
Geisies Ak Bane
Separa Isd
Cure
Uist
Bute
Ura
Local hockey roundup with mixed results at Burra rink
The report lists a series of rink games and players including Y Saker M Tiver A Davey and several others. It notes performances by Jenna Lee Thomas Orie Barrett and H Pearce among a broad set of names, indicating a busy but unclear match slate at the Burra venue.
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Burra
Nyrra Flight School Parents Keep Support for Event
The Nyrra Flight School Parents and Friends Association notes a recent meeting in Rom where Mrs Marston chaired and welcomed attendees. Mrs Pearce will soon leave, with Mrs J Gate as treasurer, and the group praised the president and secretary for their service. A donation funded two prizes for Speech Night, with members volunteering as public exam supervisors and planning a December party for school students.
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Eelon
Oboal
Mra Marston
Mra C
Assonia
Pearce
Tabethal
Mra Pearce
Shane
Pascoe
J. Gate
Ryenaurer
Pearnes Place
Atl
Mesdames McBride
Brejinon
Gare
Pobrunsy
Mountain to the creek pool debate stirs local plans
A reader recalls old sayings as community members propose transforming Burra creek area into a holiday creek pool with tennis, camping, and bathing facilities. They call for an engineering review, cost estimates, and a survey of sites including chimneys and buildings, plus weekend bus service to attract visitors.
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Burra Creek
Burra Town Council Discusses Works and Fire Prevention
Burra Town Council held a meeting at the government chambers on 2 November. Topics included repairing the cricket pitch, gravel supply, and a request from Woollacott for a new cost system, plus Fire Prevention Week activities and cemetery road maintenance.
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Gouna Goamters
Bateas Bauldatne
Wellinoot
Greceunel
Dew Club
Burra High School
Sebeal
Cr Lee
Common Wealth
Cr Kellaway
Burra
Woollacol
Cacred
Port Adelaide
Coun
Cr Lewh
Fire Bagade Board
Cr Woullacott
Na ‘Council
Majer
Woollacott
Emia
Ce Woollacott
Kellaway
Gr Reed
Reed
Carpenter
Helso
Kelloway
Thiel
Acoder
7. C. Osmmenter
Prominen
Bences
Barn’s
Aberdeen Bowler Scores Big In Local Matches
A tangled recount of village bowling results features many names like M. Sullivan, A. Anderson, and B. White in mixed doubles and singles. Highlights include Goblorowle winning 104 pins and strong showings from Phillips and Pearce, with multiple matches across clubs and venues.
Fire Fighting Meeting at Mt. Bryan East
On Tuesday night November 12 the Annusl Meeting of the Local Woman's Fire Association was held. Ben Dunstan was re elected President and Les Thorndyke reelected Secretary. A committee of the President and Secretary with W Gare J W Gare and G A Dave was formed. Knapsack Cutter transfer discussed. Mr Alex Sim Knapsack Spray Run transfer to George Willmett. Binjmana residence noted. Spray taps for replacements discussed and containers of water kept at homes for emergency fire fighting gear.
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Loos
Ben Dunstan
Lés Thorndr
Mesera
W. Gare
J. W. Gare
G. A. Dave TE
Alex Sim
Knapsack Cutt
George Willmett
Binjmana
Bure
Aloo
Appointed Burra Boss Nethway Leaves Moonta Bank
Mr Nethway is appointed to the Burra branch of the Savings Bank of Australia in succession to Mr McGrath. He has served Moonta for 30 years and held multiple community roles, including Masonry lodge member, Bowling Association official, and church and Red Cross activities. MP A. W. Shirleboo will replace him at Moonta.
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Burra
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People's Weekly
Bae
Adelaide
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Moonta
A. WL Shirleboo
Walkerle
Nethway
Moona
Yotral
eUnithon
Tite
Moonta Ranch
Nethwaynag
Winneck
Pedpie
Church of England
Duke of Balabureh Masonic Lodge
Moon Ta Memorial Pare
Yorks
Peninsula Bowling Association
Pament Eeccetary
Haring
Joonta’s
Minsteat
Homer
Hie
Church of England Ladies Guild
Red Cross and Comforts Fund
Nsows
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Ladies’ Indoor
Abe
Burrs Town Council weighs employee superannuation plan
At a Burrs Town Council meeting a report from an insurance company noted council-employed pension benefits depend on individual councils. The mayor said creating benefits could be beneficial but costly, while Dr Woodacott noted minimal gains if modeled after railway systems. A motion to seek further information passed, with debate on old age pensions and the burden of superannuation.
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Burrs
Jeter
Af Insurance Company
Percy
Carpenter
Woodacott
District Clerk Resigns in Burra Burra Council
Mr A J fi resigns as District Clerk of Burra Burra after about 12 months service. Me Hill of Williams Town Connell Vietoris applied for the Treasurer post. The Burra native, known locally, spent wartime years away then returned. He held a Keen Matarext and played football. congratulations are offered on his appointment.
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A. J. Fi
Burra Burra
Geanfany
Wiliams
Connell
Vietoris
Laval Board of Health notes cleanup campaign and rubbish collection plan
At a Laval Health Board meeting in the Council Chamber on a recent Monday in November the Overseer reported four poor responses to the Clean-up Campaign in East and North Ward, with West Ward lacking action. A suggestion urged the Burra Public authorities to allow free rubbish disposal as carts were removed, and collection would follow.
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Laval Board of Health
Council
Heath
Pritchard
Eset
North Warde
Burra
Town Council Purchases Flame Thrower
A Burra town council meeting approves buying a flame thrower on Dr Woollacstt's suggestion. The device is to be purchased through Mechs Sara at a cost of £9 0s 0d to obviate hand skimsming of graace om and reduce waste.
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Burra
Woollacstt
Cornell
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