Keen Local Interest In Gares Land Sale
Keen local attendance marked Messrs TE Gare & Co estate sale at Burra RSL Hall with around 130 people present. Auctions climbed to £25 per acre for prime blocks including a 400 acre tract and a 1290 acre Rocky property, sold to Messrs Gare and Topsfield. Proceeds supported nearby holdings with talks of private negotiations for Glenview and Gare Homestead, amid buyer enthusiasm and a positive market mood.
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Messrs TE. Gare & Co
Pee Berra
Hi Thomas
Burra Neel
Messrs
J.B. Topsfield
Burra
Asres
Walen
Berth North
Witson North
Beige Gare
Atic
L. W.gare & Bos
Glenview
Tve
Tve Jearing
Sale
Diane
Holman Transfer At Hwra Post Office
Mr W Holman of the Hwra Post Office is transferred to a new role. His family plans to move with him to a new home in the coming year. The note wishes him and his family success in their new position.
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W. IBM
Holman
Hwra
Mock Wedding at Mt Bryan Ends in Humorous Gaffe
Unclear text describes a mock wedding at Mt Bryan on a smursway evening with various names and roles amid oblique remarks. The fragmentary report mentions Anne Lucas Raed Jefferies Heather Staite and other associates in a playful ceremony.
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Mt. Bryan
Anne Lucas
Raed
Eb Jefferies
Heather
Hallett Methodist Guild Ends 1954 Season With Final Meeting
The Hallett Methodist Guild concluded its 1954 activities with a Christmas style gathering. Members were entertained by a light competition won by Galy and song performances, followed by thanks from vice president Mrs Pulford.
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Hallett Methodist Guild
Carbey Ie
Church Te Bay
B. Nutt
Galy
Gibly
Pulford
Snakes Prevalent at Hallett Reported by Local Post
Residents note snakes are common at Hallett during this season. Reports mention a nun fed incident in the township, with schoolchildren recalling a cricket story from weeks ago. The post office clerk Barry Prot is quoted and said to patrol grounds daily, with last week’s captures on Wednesday and Thursday. Council plans ahead of others.
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Asnai
Town and District Stores Decked With Christmas Gifts and Toys
Town and District stores show large varied displays of toys and gifts for Christmas. Shops offer wide ranges, high quality, and value in a town-wide effort to attract shoppers ahead of the holiday. Many stores are fully decorated and open Christmas Eve for late shoppers.
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Town & District
Lees
Sayaregla
Burrm
Gael
Mt Bryan Fire Fighting Association Plans For Summer
The Mt Bryan Fire Fighting Association met to organize for summer operations. Proposals included appreciating the Railways Commissioner for burning engine usage on the Adelaide to Terowie section and asking Bryan School to teach fire risk and clear grass around hydrants. The secretary position was filled by Robin Besgiehole after John Gebhardt resigned.
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Mt Bryan
F. H. Reed
F. Jefferies
G Romanly
Railways Commissioner
Adelaide-Terowle
B. Olsen
Bryan School
J. M. Gebhardt
Sec~ Aberg Fi
R Murray
AL. Collins
John Gebhardt
Robin Besgiehole
Mir Gebhardt
Bessiehole
Matt Carmody Shatters Record with Ten Wickets at Leighton
Matt Carmody delivered a rare bowling feat at Leighton, taking ten wickets in the match against Mt. Bryan on Saturday, a performance described as a bowler’s dream and one of the most uncommon outcomes in Leighton cricket.
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Matt
Carmody
Mt. Bryan
Carmouy Ot Tan
Leighton Ehexe
Leighton
Bryat
Hallett Fire Truck Brings Rapid Response to Local Fires
The Hallett District Fire Fighting Association’s truck, mounted on a tray, aids rapid protection when arriving at fires in the district. Driver Glen Williams steers the vehicle, staffed by volunteers during alarms. Kerr, Director of Emergency Fire Services, noted the quick turnout impressed a city engineer during a call.
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Hallett Fire
Hallett Disnet Fire Fighting Association
Billy
Tore
Hallett
Glen Wil‘iams
Fll
Kerr
Ethergency Fire ‘Services Resentir Adr Association
Town Hall Xmas Dance Plan At Burmonte progress meeting
A Burmonte Progress Association meeting in the Cornhill Chamber discussed a Christmas Town Hall dance. New president B J Topsfield chaired, secretary post failed, and plans to hold a dance night with premises open. debate on a new post office location near the Billiard Saloon and delays on building plans were noted.
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Town Hall
Becaus
Burmonte
Progress Association
Surra Progress Association
Corncll
Messrsse Melaithe
Apirom
W. (Bull
B. J. Topsfield
Inac Tvate
Antem
Rones
Giacus
Fea
Tan
Wool Shed Dance at Hallett
A community dance at the Hallett wool shed hosted by the Hallett Shop opmated by Mr and Mrs John Murray. Mr Le An cernon president thanked the hosts and the Hall et School Community for the use of the shed and the evening closed with songs and expressions of appreciation. Profits for the event totaled 17 pounds 10 shillings.
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Hallet
John Murray
le Ancernon
Murray
Hallets School
Sibly
Anderson
Postal Service Warns Against Early Christmas Mail
The Post Office cautions readers about attempting to game the system by sending parcels early as crowds gather for the holiday season. Officials remind the public that mail handling and deadlines remain in effect and advise patience during peak times.
Rains Help Lucerne Growth in Maine Farm Notes
Readers report recent rains aiding lucerne in Maine Bryan area. Weather patterns show patchy yields as water improves growth but droughts linger elsewhere. Farmers anticipate ongoing variability with future storms and seasons.
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Mit
Bryan Setae
Rama Lown
Business Men Provide Orchestra For Dance
Business men supply an orchestra for a dance event. The notice notes local businessmen collaborate with the host to furnish live music for attendees.
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ARS
W. Holman
Biygn Mein
Jetone
Iemul
East Buy
Fleur
Rawlins
Burton Vastate
Ger
ME Bawker
ME. J. J. Gebhardt
MR Burton
Mi Thankew
Hia
Jens Sit
A. L. Collins
Ietherton
Lucerndale
Ratlony Station
Stud East
Meckerode
Woollam
Tilty Irs
Mae” Burrs
THE
Lucerne
Bryan
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