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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1942
Page
2
A local fundraising event titled Stramverdessing Crem Proceeds For Local Aid was held to support community efforts in Richards area. The program included an afternoon tea and a licence and permit stage noted as 2A CPA.
Fragmentary church schedule lists Rev Bartlett with evening service at 7 pm and rehearsal times. Mentions Bartlett family names and a few unclear phrases. Unable to confirm full details due to garbled OCR.
A community greeting will be held in the Restroom on Friday hosted by Gotaber Neen with a general tea and cheer-up hamper and donations for the Shop. A Railways Commission notice announces October changes to train services from Burra to Adelaide with Wednesday and Friday departures revised to 6:55 am, and the secretary M Heeny overseeing.
Fragmentary notice from Aberdeen lists an event on October 17 with an admission including red cross junior baby competition. Names such as James and Russ appear in unclear context. Details about location and exact activities are garbled and uncertain.
A local listing promotes a Saturday show featuring Willan Powell and Myrna Iay in a delirious comedy performance masquerading as a woman. The feature film The Golden Fleecing follows, with adventures of a clerk and racketeer amid jail and crime. An additional Metro Miniature Frites are Emportance is shown with Gazettes and interviews with HLMLAS survivors.
A dense OCR of old classifieds highlights sale listings, lost and found notices, and ad copy. It promotes items from stoves and wash troughs to baby powder, tobacco products, and health guides, with limited prices and promotional phrases. Also mentions events like a pet show and a children’s playground, plus appointment offers at Coverdale’s and Johnson’s products.
Memory of our dear friend J Montgomery who passed away on October 8 1941 aged 8 years. A heartfelt message speaks of heavenly doors opening and a gentle voice whispering. Inserted by loving friends 4 and E Coulston.
The Burra Record issue from October 12, 1942 is produced in Burra by Frederick Marston Proprietor. It lists contact details including telephone and box address and is distributed weekly on Tuesdays.
Local notices report the death in action of Pte Bryan Baxt in New Guinea on September 5. Another notice mourns Pte David Wooton, son of Mr and Mrs Wooton of Hampton Burra North. The late Pte Wooton leaves a widow and child with their grandfather Mr Lomman of Mount Bryant East.
Mesdames Tennant Ber pert Tiver Harheld Poulifer led the Sty on Friday and raised 11 9 3. Gratitude to those who brought slang vegetables produce and to Mrs Garrard for a wonderful tot of Mowers. Show not larger, but many games and tea cups. Barker Gelock Barey Bass Booval noted among helpers.
On Tuesday October 20, a lecture evening will present pictures of the life and customs of Patuan natives in the Jural Sex Battle Area. The program aims to interest both young and old, with educational value and community benefit for the Red Cross Junior, Johnach.
Black Springs hosts a Gala Day in aid of the Red Cross on Saturday October 17 starting at 3 pm. Hon Melrose MLC opens the event with tennis, sports and Paddy's market. A high tea at 5 pm precedes dancing and performances by visiting talent and a Queen crowning at sunset.
The Ly meeting in Hanson Memorial Ball on 7 October 1942 was led by Mrs 4. Marchant at 2:30 pm. It notes a successful Amateur Hour and Dance despite bad weather, thanks to Ron Brereton and Peter Quine for selling Cheer Uyes and a plan to donate £10 to Red Cross Headquarters for the POW Fund. Plans for the Pet Show include trading table arrangements and beverages managed by listed members.
Fragmented report shows donations for Christmas hampers and bedding funds, with prizes and tables for a meeting led by Mrs Canny and Ita Brereton. Donations from Set Lucas and Mr TF Ropers support Bed Gros Funds. Various local guests and visitors are listed with family ties and travel from Payneham, Fe Adylside, and Burrs.
District residents recalled the tall straight personality as Mr W Quinn, son of [tosmiore], visited Mr Bryan amid a mid short stay last Friday. He appeared in good health and old friends greeted him warmly. The event celebrated his eighty second birth anniversary with a joyful reunion.
The manager's fort night report from October 1548 notes Farndee's Bill continuing with low values about 10 dwts per ton, 1s advanced 7 ft to 3 Te. County, Les sistes leader squerver 3 inches. Trewartha's Adit driving west cross cut 4 ft total, schist slates carry trates only, advised forms from Burra Record Office at shilling each.
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