Record Crowd At Barra Show Shines Despite Weather
A bustling Barra show drew early arrivals and sold out ringside seats. Exhibits and sideshows attracted many visitors while organizers praised exhibitor and committee cooperation, noting good weather would have boosted takings beyond £160 to £180 for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pas Warnes
Burra
Allon
Jenison
Daviex Motor Gi
Burren Motor Co
Bearce F
EA. Stacey Td. and
Gates Ltd
Burra Show Features Fine Livestock and Floral Displays
The Burra show highlighted top prizes in livestock and poultry, with the Aggregate Prize going to Mrs Johnston. Judges praised the standard of Burrat stock, noting exceptional merit in merino sheep, cattle, and poultry exhibits. The event also showcased flower arrangements, school displays, ring events, and a well attended luncheon pavilion.
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Dudges
L. C. Nock
Junnizon
Wera i
Mra Blaney
Verral
Mra Rooke
Messrs
MB Upnrn
Puss
B. HE Inom
Cale Ge Becton
Bret
Jeffer
Jesse Riggs
Ar Grain
Stockman
Schuits
Falmer Bros
Ulm
Palmer Bros
Prosser
Melbourne
Sydney
Adele
Tole
D M. Phen
Bungaree Ltd
J. Wise
May
HB. Brockman
Bruce "Brockman
Poplar
Barries
Major Wilson
Crest
Great
Jocals
Syd
Adrian Johnson
Max Burpie
Zudun
Sasi
Mambera
Burra Mars
Bex Ol
Warnes
Mbm
Adelaide
Hills
Iliac
Uae
Blowers Outstanding Show Section Impresses Crowd
Despite unfavourable weather the Foowar Section delivered an entertaining performance before the main show. Attendees described the display as standout and engaging with notable energy from the crowd.
Burra Rural Youth Display Impresses at Produce Show
For the first time since its inception the Burra Rural Youth Club staged an exhibit at the Produce Show. It showcased farm products fodders preserves cookery eggs and farm produce and equalled the display of a similar exhibit at the Adelaide Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra Rural Youth Club
Pswillon
Adelaide
Tennis Opens New Association Matches Across Regions
The article outlines the first matches of the Associa Burrs Tennis tion with players from Hallett Laighten Mt Bryao Epo ringing Sp 3 Ie and Anseels. It lists fixtures for Saturday in October featuring Hallett Angas and other clubs across Aberdeen and surrounding pits.
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Associa! Burrs
Hallett
Laighten
Mt. Bryao
Epo
Ringa
Tesrese
Anseelsore
Hallet
Angas Mba
Shere Ibe
Ocrines YM Bryis
Tronmlnies - Boabdlar
Aberdeen
Kellaway Celebrates 71st Birthday in Burra
An elderly resident Kellaway celebrated his 71st birthday in Burra on Sunday October 10. The event drew family and friends as he returns for the occasion, greeted by his brother Lel and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellaway
Burra
Lel
Hon. Arthur Christian Opens Show Amid Ceremony
The opening of the show featured Hon. Arthur Christian in charge with Mir Hex Warnes introducing Agricult Christian and the 80th Burr. The President asked Christian to declare the show open and paid tribute to the exhibitors. MP G Stanley Hawker thanked Christian and noted growing interest in production. A motor incident and other remarks were briefly reported.
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C. Warnes
Christan
Sas Ie
Ceibitons Tor
Ako
Warnes
G. Stanley Hawker
Christian
Hawker
Fates
Annology
Downer
Ty Buia
Gala Night At Showgrounds Draws Strong Patronage
The gala night at the showgrounds drew good patronage with well filled sections and steady business. Cards and stalls operated smoothly as the event ran through aisles four five and eight and all sections remained open.
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Ihe Monic
Borel
Pete's
Urls Mobile
Beoborowie School May Get A Film Projector
Public Meeting on October 5 by Behout Committers and Wel tare Club discussed purchasing an 18 mm Talkie Projector for Beoborowie School. The plan, led by Mr Wood and Miss Fieia, proposed film cycles from the Education Department to enhance geography history and current ideas studies.
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Erenis
Behout
Eduta
Australia
Wood
Pike
Fieia
Xercake
Air Shoal
Marly
Rt Ie Cubimittea
Sual Aids Department
Lack Of Support At Progress Association Meeting
The Burra Progress Association annual meeting on Wednesday night 6 October drew poor attendance. Attendees included J.R. Cummins, W. Carpenter, R. Wickes, D. Halliday, J.M. Pritchard, B. Byrnes and others. Treasurer W. Carpenter reported £1208 spent on play equipment with £49 remaining. donations promised to the fund were requested. Christmas Eve activities were noted but most members planned to walk rather than attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra Progress Association
Miessie Jr, Cummins
W. Carpenter
R. Wickes
D Halliday
JM. Pritchard
B. Byrnes
Angel
Ft Td
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Barra
Poultry & Pigeons
E. & Williams
Burrat
Avaity
W. B. Donby & McInnee & Eons
B S. Lang
J. E. Edmands
D. R. Meines
W. B
France
Damm
Manecoe Eciat
Arthur Christian
Beoborowie
Ferslake
R. Lovell
Mrerslake
Isvussiuh
KS Department of & Ee
Beneft
Tor Hire
Cod
Burra Meat Stores
Burra North
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