Excellent Sale At First Off Davis Cup Team Sheep Market
A large and representative attendance at the Davis Cup Shears market at Bure ou Pricny saw strong competition for young ewes and wethers. Buyers from most parts of the State noted excellent condition and high demand for breeding ewes, with prices ahead of recent markets despite prolonged dry conditions. Total clearance reached about 17,870 sheep, with top prices recorded for various consignments including Glenview and Moalon stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shears
Opr
Tae Caus
Bure Ou Pricny
Offie Binks
Weserm
Victoria
Strone Enquny
L. W. Gare & Sons
Glenview
Terowie Primary School Repairs Completed
The Terowie Primary School has been completed with alterations to the building. Improvements include lighting, a lowered floor to a level surface, bright internal tones, and full repainting costing about £6000. A local tender was issued for cyclone fencing as part of the final works. the school is now among the country’s modern facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terowie
Gven
Terole
Planie
Ametian Park
Ocalta
SA. Railways Institute
Dr W E Steven Passes On In Burra District
Residents of Burra and district were shocked by the death of Dr W E Steven. He practiced in Walkerville and Burra, served as health officer for the Burrs Town and organized tennis and golf activities in the town.
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Burra
Steven
Walkerville Huts
Lal Betas Ak
Bures
Burrs Town
Fie Town
Hallett RSL Ball at Hallett Institute Friday October 22
The annual Hallett RSL Ball will be held at the Hallett Institute on Friday 22 October with dancing starting at 8 30 pm. Supper will be served by Daphne Wenham and the evening promises a fine supper and enjoyable entertainment.
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Hallett Fs.l
Hallett Institute
Mosle
Daphne" Wenham
Ez Pulteares
District Stud Sheep Set New Perth Records
At the Perth Royal Show sheep sales Burra District Stud performed strongly while Koonoona and Collinsville set top prices. The Koonoona ram sold for 2000 guineas and the Collinsville top bid reached 1700 guineas as 141 of 162 Merino rams sold for £12,882/30/0.
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Perth
Perth Royal Show
Burra District
Collinsville
Keouoona
L Rearing & Sons
WB Ashuy & Sons
Finnett
Rayner & Bong
Tae Blu
Mackerode Ltd
Bryan
Melton Stud
Murray & Son
Cappeedee
Hallett
Unclear district weather and turnout amid scattered rainfall
Readable parts show district wide rainfall with Old Koomoo leading counts at 720 points while Koomooloo and other towns report varied figures. Registration to fan events noted with a list of sites and scores across multiple towns including Mt Bryan Hilltown and Redclittes.
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Rathes Tehy
Old Koomooloe
Koomooloo
Burra
Spalding
Farrell ‘Fist
Mt. Bryan
Hilltown
Halielt
Bunsen
Guin Creek
Worlds ‘End
Old Koomo
Barra Market Friday Sale Yields Strong Buyer Cooperation
The Burra market Friday featured brisk bidding with near full cooperation between sellers and buyers in drafting and ownership. The sale completed by 5 20 p.m. as high quality sheep were hauled, with Nuacourte buyers reporting sheep off trucks before noon Sunday. About twelve thousand yarded sheep had departed Burra by rail by Saturday night, and 4500 more by 10 a.m. yesterday.
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Aucion
Wwurcourte
Burra
Rall
Celebrates 79th Birthday Today
Avantae tended to the wellbeing of Bucy, Gelber, and Toth on their birthday wishes. The message notes best health and speedy recovery as they mark 79 years.
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Avantae
Bucy
Dance and Euchre Evening at Terowie
Local social event notes a Terowie dance and euchre evening to be held next month. Event details are incomplete with several misspellings but indicate preparations for a community gathering hosted by local groups.
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Terowie
Soap Box Derby For Youth Travel Fund Rally
The Burr Air Forte Association with Kindred Societies and garages organise a Soap Box Derby for December 4. Proceeds go to the Youth Travel Fund with three or four events for youngsters. A big aerial display and a ballery are promised by the Air Force, WSS, and Demolished Soldiers Association.
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Burr Air Forte Association
Air Force
WSS
Burra Show Champions Highlight Local Exhibits
Burra Show featured champions across classes with Reserve Champion Paney to Gepany and Best minibit to Mrs Glen Finch. Most Points trophy awarded to Strom Sheep Section exhibitors D. R. Mottnis & Sons for high point total.
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Burts
Gepany
Paney
R. E Simon
Glen Finch
H. J. Bo Jennison
Strom
D. R. Motnnls & Sons
Burra Football Club Smoke Social and Trophy Presentation
The Burra Football Club hosted a Smoke Social on Thursday night with robust attendance. Trophies were presented to players and retiring secretary Ron Chambers received a tribute, while Mr Murphy praised the club’s efforts and noted the evening’s success.
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Burra Football Club
RB Aithoven
Ee Arcana
Ers
Murphy
Naty
Ron Chambers
Burra Races Tomorrow See Alardo Matruh as Best Bets
The Burra Racing Club due at Burra North Racecourse tomorrow plans a Spring Meet with six races. Alardo and Matruh are touted as top picks while主 scratchings, acceptances, and a 3 30 prize for the Burra L V A Hartdl cup headline the card.
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Alardo
Matruh
Burra
Burea
Burra North
Westestay
Arvers
Antrew Tennant
Civic Pride Starts at Home in Burra Clean-Up Drive
Queen Street residents joined a town wide effort last week to clean footpaths and water tables in front of homes. The Town Council urged ratepayers to take responsibility and perform two or three passes of cleaning to keep Burra tidy and orderly.
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Queen Street
Isie
Burra
Straying Stock Causes Accidents at Terowie
An October Saturday near Terowie saw straying cattle enter Main Street and collide with a northbound cyclist near E W Brook’s Store. The rider, Mr Belnke, suffered cuts and abrasions while both the car and bike were damaged. Local calls for stricter control on stray stock grow louder after the incident.
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Terowie
Main Street
E. W. Brook
Belnke
Locs
Comnsacra
Wive
Tarowie
Booborowie Film Projector Fluid Scene Mentioned
FragmentaryOCR notes reference Booborowie film projector fluid handling and unclear mentions of individuals including Mrs. Tomman and others, offering limited context and no clear event or outcome. The readable text hints at a local cinema setup or demonstration but lacks concrete details.
Fragmented OCR item about egg lengths and broken items
A damaged OCR fragment mentions eggs and a committee with unclear details about a 22 inch length and a broken object. It provides no clear event, date, or identifiable names.
Burra Institute To Receive Funds From Guy Fawkes Aid
A garbled notice indicates Guy Fawkes and OL Fakes Lott plan to aid the Burra Institute by funding experiments or investigations. The text mentions avoiding pricey options and references ongoing fundraising or support activity amid unclear details.
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Guy Fawkes
Burra Institute
Burra North Red Cross Plastic Meeting Report
A pleasant afternoon on October 3rd at Burra North Red Cross Plastic meeting drew about thirty members. The plastic competition drew many votes with Miss N. Heinrich winning first prize a doll dressed in a pretty gown. The next meeting is planned for November 3rd with a home crafts table anticipated. all are welcome.
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Pen~ Ny
N. Hein-rich
Dresed
Jon
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Wyethmer Lambs
R. Barker
Baldina
Toly Shorn
BNT
Au Wether
Bere
Oo Lalet
Marilyn Monroe
Ibtis
Aston
W.E. Steven
R.S.L
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Barra
Pia
Soap Box Derby For Youth Travel Fund
Smoke Social
Burra L.V.A. Hartdl
Si Fury Tohge
Ueiven
Kearings Hotel
Booborowie Film Projector
Zie
Falowing
Sere
Mrs.Tomman
Burra North Red Cross Plastic
Burra Meat Stores Limited
BERAA
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