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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1946
Page
5
Pobushen er Du after presents fragmented text with unclear names and phrases. The readable portion hints at a local notice or brief but lacks coherent events, dates, or participants to form a concrete news item.
A call to healthy young and middle aged residents to attend the Board Room on Saturday 19 October at 2:30 and 4:00 PM or Sunday 20 October between 10:20 AM and noon to have a few drops of blood typed for a local transfusion service. Universal donors are prioritized to speed future emergencies. Proper blood type knowledge aids life saving decisions.
Hann Smith licensed land agents advertise used goods including carpets lounge suites pianos farm machines tractors headers separators mowers engines and motors. listings name International Harvester dealers and equipment like Fordson tractors big harvester and miscellaneous farm gear with contact details after hours at 125 Meephere 104.
The mayor extends thanks to the Committee members, the Burra Bigh and Primary Schools, the Sisters of Bt. Josephs, Ministers' Fr omal, and town residents for their willing service during Youth Week. He notes such effort aids town progress and asks the youth to remember their kindness.
On Friday October 4 1946 at Burra Burra Hospital the Board of Management presented Dr D Macdonald Steele with a urayo in recognition of his forty four years of service to the hospital. The Chairman and each board member praised his long and devoted work.
A brief notice lists lower, middle, and upper school groups with names like Bryan Tanso Tan White Peter Eutensen Ray Tanson Ron Gilbert and Col in Fisher. It mentions a social run and planned Friday event on October 2nd with no charge and an organized sports programme for students and allies.
A fragmented OCR line appears to reference a roadway or transit item with unclear wording. The readable pieces suggest a location or pathway note but no solid names, dates, or actions to confirm a proper news item. No definitive event or subject can be established from the available text.
A semi-Persian black cat at Market Square premises produced nine kittens, boosting the Burra Cat Population. The event notes the rarity of a single queen bearing so many healthy kittens at one time.
An OCR fragment reports on a TB cure claim from Rosen fruit and a new Japan Jaymein extract tested on humans, followed by an American brain trust predicting atom bombs, then a jabbering scene outside a bar and a family exchange about blackberrying and a funeral with tangled dialogue.
Stanley Studios offers speedy developing and printing service for holiday portraits. Herb and Jim promote gift ready portraits with quick delivery and attractive tones for cherished keepsakes.
A local UNRRA clothing appeal note thanks contributors including Bure and Dicket for sending garments. Appreciation extends to volunteers who sorted and packed wool and to listed individuals for their efforts. Twenty three cartons of clothing were forwarded as part of the appeal.
The Burra Burra Hospital Board met Friday October 4 1949 with E Finch as Chairman and other directors present. An apology was received from J A Heinrich. Dr D Macy Donald Steele resigned as Medical Officer. Dr W S Breweh appointed Responsible Medical Officer and Dr B O Heddle named Visiting Medical Officer. The September daily patient average was 30 at the General Hospital and Midwifery Wing. Nurses began duties as probationers on September 30 1948.
Members of the Burra Branch Air Force Association express thanks to all who contributed to their recent event. Special appreciation goes to Mrs A B Rigge and the ladies for the supper and to each donor for prizes and decorations including exchanges hotel, Mrs P N Collins, Booborawhe, Mas A Pieian, Bett Groth, A Friebe, J B Gull, G Morton, W Young, R Lat, L Pearce and others.
A wedding of Miss Kessell Hughes and Alfred Donsid was solemnised by Rev John Warren at the Methodist Church on a Saturday in October. The bride wore a chalk crepe gown with white buttons and carried a bouquet. she was attended by her cousin Miss Pimlott. The best man was Cokin Hughes. a reception followed at the church hall. The couple planned a honeymoon to Murray Bridge and a tour of the South East, with many gifts received and a future home in Rodina.
Fragmented OCR shows rainfall figures across six years for Surra, with many numeric codes and stray letters. Readable terms indicate monthly entries and totals, but key data is garbled. the segment suggests a long term rainfall tracking effort with dates and values scattered throughout.
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