Red Cross Auction Sale Brims With Bargains for Burra
The Burra Red Cross Branch held a second hand goods sale in the former G. Dollman premises. Furniture pictures ornaments and even clothing were auctioned, drawing a large crowd and raising over £16. Auctioneer Ray Jeffery led the sale with Mrs Jeffery as secretary and clerk assisted by two youths and Mrs F T Marston as cashier. The event showcased community support and may inspire future sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sur Hed Cross
G. 4
Dollmen
Gien Pmon
Ray Jeffery
S.A. Farmers’ Co-operative Union
Burra Red Cross
Priday
Jeffery
Ray Jennison
Bob Aughey
F.T. Marston
Imilar
Burra Public School Class Honors and Appointment Notes
The Burra Public School records show Grade VI students Colin Nanskivell Pattie Parker and Grade VII Special Qc Test First, with Margaret Finch, Mary Lloyd, Mary Pearce, Hen fifth, Keith Hoon noted. Pam Davis received the Avro plant award, the tenth of its kind. The Rev M Cowle was appointed Rector of St Mary's, raising satisfaction and renewing weekly religious instruction for parish children. Cowle visited the school for the first time recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin Nanskivell
Pattie Parker
Margaret Finch
Mary Lloyd
Mary Pearce
Henfifth
Keith Hoon
Pam Davis
Avro
Plant
Beheol
M. Cowle
St Mary's
Thas
Cowle
Burra Magistrates Court Fines For Drunkenness And Assault
On 6/10/42 at Burra Magistrates Court Louis English Lyons of Burra was fined £1 and costs 9/ for drunkenness and ordered one month in custody for insufficient means of support. He had prior drunkenness fines in this court. On 8/10/42 Samuel Albert Jones of Burra was fined £12 10s costs and compensation £27 6s 2d for common assault.
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F. T. Sara
Gare J. Ps
Burra
Louis English Lyons
Messrs
F- T. Sara
W. H Gare J. Fig
Cour Gants English Lyons
Lyc
Lyons Allte
Ue Gowtha
W. ©. Gillespie
Samuel Albert Jones
Will It Be You The South Australia fund drive launched
The FMC organizer in Adelaide Mr Livya A Wilson announced a state wide campaign to raise 20000 pounds for troops welfare. One local representative will be chosen in each country town to rally friends and collect funds door to door in metropolitan streets. The effort seeks to support soldiers families and humanitarian aid for those in camps and combat zones.
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Adelaide
FMC. A. Miliary Service Department
Livya A. Wilson
South Australia
Ae Secency
le Persone
Orgen
Gstion
Reis
TMC
Meade
Ubell
Camfar
Burra Civil Defence Exercise Details for Air Raid Warning
The Burra public and personnel are advised of an air raid exercise to be held in the afternoon between 2 and 4 o clock. The air raid warning will be signalled by sirens at Burra Fire Brigade Station and Burra North Waterworks, with two minutes of rising and falling warbling. The public should seek cover in trenches or shelters and remain under cover until the all clear signal, two short periods, is sounded. Personnel will be posted by the officer in charge to manage the drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Serene Eee Stein
Camm
Acton
Burra North
Mersonnet
Barra District Sheep to the Fore in Perth Ram Sales
Barra District sheep tops Perth ram sales with strong bids from multiple firms. Prices reach 273 guineas for four rams at Cappeedee Hallett and 320 guineas at East Bun gar ee Mt Bryan, showing the district remains a source of premier Merino stock in Australia.
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Barra
Perth
Saburaiay
Snoust Ram
Dames of Sure
John Collins & Sons
Scollinsvite
Walter S. Murray
Ésin
Cappeedee
Australia
Leighton Social Recalls Tour Members Honored
A Leighton social event hosted visiting tour members including Pte Ted Lynch and AMF Col Land ACO 1 Bed. RAAP and WASAF figures spoke on the merits of the young forces, Miss Sylvie entertained, and Mr Brereton praised the community. Gifts and parcels were exchanged before a musical program and supper.
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Leighton
Distil
Ted Lynch
AMF
Land
Bedwich
RAAP
WASAF
Sylvie
A 2
Mcfinald
J. Brereton
Hansen
Brown
Margaret Humphrys
Leighton Bays
Brereton
Hanson
Mt Bryan East School Weekly Test and Sports Day
Mt Bryan East hosted a lively weekly test for lower grades and a sports day drawing cheers from students. Levi Maxted Hughes and Jorna Simmons led grade V events while Erin Ly and others competed in athletic displays. The event marked the seventh time the school earned the Melrose Cup, amid jubilation as teams from East Leo and Owen-Suryth performed well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Hughes
Jorna Simmons
Etd Ly
al Panlett
Con Ailetic
Mt. Bryan
East Leo Shreld
Owen-Suryth
Burra Red Executive Meeting Minutes At Butea North
Eight members attended the Burra Red Executive Als meeting held at Butea North on Piiday. Minutes were read and discussed. Corrence re Redruss Jenior Competition was started. It was decided the next meeting be held in OWA Frome at 3 am on 23 Golo 7.
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Butea
Piiday
Trevius
Redruss Jenior
Owa Frome
Golo
Burra RSL Wives and Relatives Group Meeting Notes
The Burra RSL Wives and Relatives Group held a Friday meeting in the R.S.A. Club. Mrs Rawker chaired with apologies from several members. Donations totaled £21 7s 6d for Christmas hampers, flowers funded the supper, and thanks were given for various gifts and a parcel sent to Headquarters including stockings socks mittens scarves and clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawker
Mesdamex Ockenden
Hill Taylor
Pearte
Bruce
Rogkey Mclean
Bertha Hein
Address of Soldiers Wanted in Camp Over Six Months
Burra Soldiers Welfare Committee announced a program to present a cheque of 1 to every Burra boy who had been in camp for six months and had not yet received a presentation. Secretary A B Riggs stated the committee aims to obtain addresses of all eligible soldiers.
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Walliams
A.B. Riggs
Burra
Dance in Aid of the Royal Institution For The Blind
A charitable dance held at the Institute on Wednesday evening featured the Blind Orchestra and drew many non-dancers. About £20 was raised for Red Cross funds. the “Best the Band” prize went to Mr Les White, with D Warner coordinating the supper fundraiser.
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Royal Institution For the Blind
Royal Instituton For the Blind
Asten
Mein Wy Ta Usten
Tate
Les White
Biss D. Warner
Tlon
Red Crom
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Red Cross Auction Sale
Burra Public School
Burra Magistrates Court
Dave
Sara& CO
General Merchants
Rious
Laubman & Pank
Ceptierd Apticians
Gawler Place
Mt. Brn East School
Burra Red
Burra R.S.L
Boknah
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