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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1948
Page
7
Burra North Tennis Courts were declared open for the 1946 season by the mayor on a Saturday event. President A L Clode announced the opening amid remarks praising court improvements and last season’s premier honors. Afternoon tea followed as four courts welcomed players and spectators.
Attention is drawn to a Booborowie adver tisement about a free picture night by the Booborowie Football Club. They have arranged with local proprietor Mr Rossin to screen three cars for the juniors aged under 16, in aid of recruitment for the senior team. Parents are urged to have children present by eight p.m. on 8 October for an enjoyable evening.
Burra hosted Clare High School teams for tennis, softball, and cricket with two teachers, Newell and Gerny. Clare won tennis 6-3 and Burra captured softball 17-14. In cricket Clare posted 148 for 5, Burra replying 55 all out. standout G Woumard 24 not out and strong Clare bowling led by Taylor and Murphy.
The Defence Minister Mr J J Dedman said campaign stars will begin in October and take twelve months to complete. The stars include 1939-45, Africa, Pacific, Burma, Italy, France and Germany, Atlantic and Air Crew Europe Stars. Civilian and war medals were not yet available. Changes of address by ex-forces must be sent to Victoria Barracks Melbourne or Department of Civil Aviation with name rank and official number. Next of Kin rules apply for deceased personnel and recommendations specify contact with the appropriate issuing authority.
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