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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1948
Page
6
A large yarding at Burra Market on Friday saw breeding ewes and associated sheep rise from last September levels. Strong demand with substantial figures listed for Mo Wolters and others, including numerous ewes of various ages and many wether and ewe lamb lots.
An elderly Mr. Quinn of Cumberland Park died October 6 at his home 32 Caulfield Avenue. Born October 6 1861 near Burra, he worked on farms and stations, married Annie O Malley in 1881, had seven children, and later retired to Adelaide. He served on local councils, was active in agriculture, cricket, music, and dancing, helped build St Brenden's Church, survived by widow, seven children, thirty grandchildren, and one great grandchild. buried Burra Cemetery with funeral conducted by Rev. Dr Toa.
Milk delivery service offers regular fresh milk to Burra and Besse residents. Mr Sid Johnson of Besse will deliver, with Johnson of Burra coordinating orders and routes for doorstep supply.
The Kooringa Methodist Church marked its anniversary with services on Sunday at 11 am, 3 pm, and 7 pm led by Rev. J P H Tilbrook MA. APSA afternoon program featured items by the choir and quartets amid floral displays by the Ladies' Guild, weather dampening attendance. a high tea followed on Monday at 5:30 pm, and a public meeting at 7:30 pm chaired by Rev C Pluman.
Certified optician Allen J. Gluyas will visit Burra at Pearce's Building on Friday October 22 at 10 am and 1 pm.
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