New Burra Hospital Opens After Years of Fundraising
The Burra Hospital marked its official opening with praise for contributions from Mrs Andrew and others who aided the project. Hospital Board chair John Gebhardt and M. de W. Lucas praised fundraising efforts, noting the building cost about £10,750 with £1,500 remaining for future use. the event highlighted teamwork, medical staff, and patient comfort as priorities.
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Burra Hospital
Andrew Ma
Pera
Tennant
Breightant
M. de W. Lucas
Weani
Gebharat
John Gebhardt
Mund | Ralstne
Gebhardt
Genlt
Lucas
Stanley Hawker
Fiswher
Barry
Thane
Boslaex Serane
Haier Franking
Collins
Race Nominations on Thursday Highlight Track Improvements
The article notes Thursday nominations for a race event and mentions improvements to facilities. It references the Dolceti track and rain recorded on Sunday, suggesting an exceptional offer or condition for the race program. The piece implies renewed attention to track quality and upcoming nominations.
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Ae Dolceti
Fireworks Display for Guy Fawkes Night at Local Ground
The annual Guy Fawkes fireworks display organized by Mr RG Lott will light the night sky. A parade of guys will culminate in a prize for the best, with spot prices and free ice cream for children. Proceeds from collections and chops sales benefit the Primary School Funds.
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Guy Wawkes
RG. Lott
Fawkes
Youth Travel Committee Announces Fifteen District Nominations
Secretary H J B Jennizon reports fifteen nominations received for the Youth Travel program as the written exam set for November 24. Nominations continue to be accepted until that date with candidates including David Tattersal Alec Best Charles George and Arthur Reith Pulford among others. total funds received reach £160.
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UERA
Ballett
H. J. B. Jennizon
Idvises
Fftesn Pel
Votch
Fey
David ‘Tattersal
Donsid
Alec Best
Charles George Ter Bawerd
Booborowie
Arthur Reith Pulford
Wayon
Hal
St Mary's Church Organ Recital in Burra on October 19
A church organ recital will be held at St Mary's Church, Burra, on October 19 starting at 8 p.m. The event invites parishioners to attend and enjoy a program of organ music.
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St. Mary's Church
Burra
Burra Market Sheep Sale Quiet Despite Dry Spell Prices
Amid drought a Burra market yarding of 6205 sheep showed buyers active and prices satisfactory though slightly lower than earlier sales. Wethers, yearlings, and lambs across multiple weights sold well. some smaller lots and ewes passed in.
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Burra Market
Mt. Buact
Rain Tally Shows Gap To Last Year For Burra District
Light but steady rain offered only a brief relief as Burra district totals for this year lag seven inches behind last year’s 1690 inches. Current registrations stand at 8.41 inches with further soaking needed to approach prior figures.
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Burra
Actover
Burm
Mt. Bryan
Hallett
Booboronte
Spalding
Parrell
Black Springs
Worlds End
Gum Creek
Uissioo
Don ‘Tyger
Concrete Linings For Burra Water Main
A gang of men from Syd ney are lining Burra water mains to improve supply to higher town levels. Work underway will reduce pressures and occasionally slow flow. residents with hot water should keep taps closed when pressure drops.
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Burra
Lita
Sydany
Burra Lar
Kmep
Fire at Terowie Refreshment Rooms
Fire caused damage at the Terowie Refreshment Rooms with estimated losses between £50 and £75. The hotel manager Mr C. 18teen also lost personal clothing and effects. firemen had up to date equipment at their disposal.
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Terowie
Hosl
C. 18Teen
Red Cross Youth Travel Fund Stall Clears £12
Conveners of a Red Cross stall report the total money raised for the youth travel fund. The event cleared twelve pounds in receipts and donations.
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Red Cross Stall For Youth Travel Fund
Mra Mis Jenison
Burra Show Entries Set for Saturday at Pare North
Burra Show Society prepares for next Saturday on the showgrounds at Pare North with up to standard entries in Sheen Tharseecin Action Birds Cookery and Flower sections. Horses in Action and Rural Youth displays promise strong competition as exhibitors prepare measures and improvements.
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Burra
Burra Burra Show Society
Terowie Playground Funding Update
The committee plans an additional 120 pounds for the children's playground, bringing total spending since the project began last year to 240 pounds. This funding will benefit town and district children and support continued improvements.
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Eintertainments Gommitier
Spence
Higher Octane Petrol Advice For Burra Motorists
The Raab Chief Engineer advised Burra motorists to reset ignition timing to maker specifications using vernier adjusters. He warned modern carburetor and distributor settings may require timing tweaks and cautioned amateurs not to adjust timing. A coordinated ignition overhaul could improve fuel efficiency and reduce detonation with higher octane fuels.
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Burra
Raab
Readers' Comments on Burra Town Film Experience
A letter complains about rowdy children and loud cartoons spoiling Burra Town cinema showings. The writer calls for adults to enjoy quiet screenings and questions parental control and behavior during films.
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Burra
Hong Peal
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J. M Gebhardt
Rex
Warnes W
Carpenter
BL. McWatters
Mt. Archer
G. Gask
M. de N. Lucas
W G. Aalley
FM. Jefferies
Ashby
AW. Pearce
F. Suliivan
Bouthty
Pablan
T. 1
Danny Sind
Tate
E. H. Murray
Neo Bulldine
Merims
Long Tran
Allixagh
Goldisbronga
Mort & Thanaded Chine Tead
Condilida
Fom Kaniva
Peneis
Naracoorte
Milicent
Hingston
Vilar
Harbane
Murray Bridge
Riverton
Eudundm Balaklava
Wisnerie
Laneheon
Isuai Galkwanhe
Soeane
Burra Meat Stores Limited
Dik
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