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Burra Record

Location

Burra, South Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 14, 1947

Page

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Aberdeen Tennis Club asks Town Council for 35 pounds grant

Aberdeen Tennis Club appeals to the Town Council on Tuesday night asking for 35 pounds to help restore four courts at Burra Worth. Delegates Olen Davey and Bid Scroop reported 140 pounds total needed, with 70 pledged, 35 to be raised by club, and 35 hoped from the council.

Aberdeen Tennis Club Counccil Burra Worth Olen Davey Bid Scroop Davey H. Woollacott Koaringa Davy Wathlacott Gr Marston S J. Woollacott T. H. Woollarott

Town Council Refuses 40 Hour Week A W U Agreement

Burra Town Council rejects signing the Local Government Association wage agreement with the A W U. A letter notes initial 44 hour term. proposes 40 hours but council says the 40 hour week is a Federal matter and not yet law in SA.

A.W T. H Woollacott SA Paritegiment B. J. Woollacatt

Local Board of Health Meeting Notes Sanitary Concerns

The Local Board of Health held its regular meeting on Tuesday last week. A letter from Burra High School Council reported unsatisfactory sanitary conditions at the school. The Medical Officer was to inspect and the Inspector of Health to take necessary action.

Burra High School

Delegates Note No Stipulation On Donation Demand

The delegates pointed out there was no requirement from the largest donor that £35 be paid by the Council. Cr Began noted the request be granted, though the Council is not in a position to give away money. Cr Lee seconded. Carried.

Cr Lee

Child Found After 30 Hour Bush Search Near Burra

Christobel Warnes, a 3 year old girl, was lost for over 30 hours in bluebush scrub between Kooga and Old Koomooloo Stations. A search by 150 helpers from Burra, Morgan, and nearby stations traced tracks and ultimately located her near Koomooloo, where she was unharmed aside from tired feet.

Christobel Warnes Tom Warnes Koumooloo Bluebush Butra Christabel Nead Kooga Koomodloc Tom Jim Rex Warnes Roy Prence Burra North H. J. B. Jennison Market Square Buxcerashera Murray Napier Morgah Police Statin Kormooloo Kooomoolop Koombe' Joo Dam Koomvollo Blackfellows Chiristobel Burra Morgan R. H. Smith Old Red Mooloo Bert’ Willis Balsh Station Max McBride Mestre Willis McBride Koomoolod Christchel Mummy Adam Heddle Smith Billy Efrain Christobel Koomooloo Daddy Stoffe Tim Josh Burrs Severn Boobor— Owie Warries Bros Koomos Joo

No Bitumen Route to Burra Delayed Two Years Says MP

Mr G. Hawker MP told the Burra district council there is no bitumen for a Saddleworth Burra road for two years due to manpower shortages. The Highways Department echoed the delay and suggested Saddleworth Council might undertake preliminary work if machinery could be obtained. The council plans to obtain and table a copy of the letter to the district council for follow up.

G. 8. Hawker Saddleworth Burra Marston Bevan

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Town Council A.W.U Local Board of Health The Uth Australian of the H. J Jennison
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