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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1948
Page
3
The Mt Bryan C W A held a monthly meeting with reports read and approved. Members exchanged greetings, two new members joined, and a Danisks talk by Mrs Hawker highlighted Denmark’s geography and culture. Donations and fund details were noted, plus upcoming events and demonstrations planned for December.
Report of a cricket match between Booborowie and North Booborowie with first and second innings scores. Key performances include M. Bryan and M. Connors for Bryan Halteit, and detailed bowling figures for Phin Backshall Miller Jarmyn Dare Heneker Voumard.
Spalding b T Lynch and Jenner run out as Westlake and Cousins fall to Carmody bowling. Leighton’s side totals 861 with Collins taking 7 for 35. The day features a 700 yard double, a club shoot on December 11 with ladies pairing and a Christmas final on December 16.
Burra riflemen faced tough conditions as they fired the 13th stage of the W. G. Woodman Trophy over 500 and double 700 yards. Secretary Jock Bernhardt excelled with every shot at 700 yards and placed second to Captain Field who dominated both sections. Marston followed at the 700 yard range with 34 points. Field, Marston, Bernhardt, Knight and Kakoschke led the day’s marks. A 600 and was postponed from Nov 6 and will be held next Saturday.
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