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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1936
Page
7
The notice outlines pricing for short and long classified ads including For Sale Lost Found To Let and similar items. Ten words count as one bhilling with one penny per extra word. Ads up to 25 words at low rates, longer listings incur double booking charges.
Gawler resident Mr C Kicksbusch wonders if fish still inhabit the Mine Pool after a foot long sighting near Burra by two young men. He recalls 43 fish were placed there about 26 years ago with Tommy Halls, suggesting possible longevity or past stock. Public interest prompts local inquiry and advertisement for stock suitable for the pool.
Centenary concerts at Kooringa and Aberdeem opened October 4 drawing large crowds. Mir G E Dane directed a large choir with soloists Miss Mavis Gare Miss Jean Herbert and others. the Burra Band contributed. The program included anthems by the choir and organ, solo numbers by Max Pearce Lindsay Thomas and Mrs Boyce, plus a range of recitals and band items. The event featured amplified organ playback, national anthem, and closing items by local performers with audience enthusiasm high.
Former Salvationists gathered for a Back to Burra event with testimonies to God's goodness. Winetings led by Colonel F. Ede, Divisional Commander, on October 10 and 7 featured cottage meetings and a Sunday labeled A Day of Intercession, with growing attendance and blessing.
A grand ball at the institute marked the Centenary celebrations with a lavish decor by Mrs Bednall. Guests were welcomed by Mr M. T. Pallee and Mrs Bednall, music by the Black Diamond Orchestra, and dancing completed by 2 am amid floral displays, supper in the Lodge room, and warm thanks from Mr Murray to the Bednalls and organizers.
Further showers fell in Burea and surrounding areas on Thursday evening. Registrations have arrived with light rainfall totals across numerous locations including Burra 37, Braemar Gt 49, Faraway 49, Loch Winnoch 71, Ketchowla 50, Keomoo toa 40, Wooleangi 48, Redcliffe 3h, Oak Paddock 70, Willara 70, Oakbank 24, Pine Valley 40, Tuilliskey 70, Umotoo 41, Booborawie 89, Wali manga 35.
The Perth Royal Show opened by Lieutenant Governor Sir James Mitchell with South Australian Merinos leading. Collins & Sons of Gallinsville won the 100 guinea Roanoke gold cup for best ram and the Meggitt Cup for best 25 year old ram, while Collinsville rams took first and second in open class. Other SA bred sheep gained prizes, with Dorset horns and cams from W. S. Kelly and others noted among successful entrants. Hooper and Sons of Rockton won the reserve championship with a Brawkin's ewe.
A Tuesday midday spectacle preceding Aberdeen’s big sports meet featured Burra’s centenary float with strong community participation. Crowds packed the streets as a lionized procession moved past Burra Hospital, highlighting locals, children entries, and diverse floats including the Sea Guide, the Fairy Queen, and a bushranging stunt staged near the Royal Exchange Hotel.
Thomas of World's End and cousin John arrival in 1945 featured in a quaint parade with a wart decorated wagon. Little Jack Bown on a pony wore gain attire as two perambulators carried Yvonne Harvey and a floral basket of a doll. Veronica Brown as Alice Blue modeled a period frock while two clowns entertained. Prizes went to W Young for humor, Copper dance float with Boy Scouts, J Terry for best decorated lorry, Joyce Hopkins second, with several local kids earning top honors.
The Roorings Methodist Centenary tea held in the Sunday School drew large attendance as tables lined the hall and a centenary cake cut by Charles J. Pearce, eldest church member. Wreaths, candles, and a replica Gum Tree display paid tribute to early Methodists and Burra pioneers. proceeds exceeded £50.
A long list of Burra Centenary week visitors and returning locals is detailed. Among them are Mr and Mrs W. E. Anderson of Kearings, Mrs Andersen guest of Mrs C. G. Waller, Rev and Mrs Martin and family of Alberton, and Mrs B. Boelman with Mrs L. H. Jaevelt at Clem Samp aun’s home in Kooringa. Messages of goodwill extended to the Mayor. School events feature Matron G Siegele and former headmaster Mr Carl Wilther’s family memories. Clergy and townsfolk attend services. R. 4. Sutton from Adelaide’s General Post Office on duty. Other attendees include Mr Tedford and Mrs Brandt of Adelaide, Mrs Daly of Unley, and Mrs Williams of Aberdeen. The Mayoress hosted morning tea for Burra pioneers and centenary guests, with many old residents revisiting the area.
It was a happy thought of Mr Clifford Lott to fire the old Mine and Smelts chimneys on Show Day and at other periods during the Stock to fun. To see the thick black smoke belching forth from these huge chimneys set many of the old timers talking.
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