Burra Rifle Club Triangular Match at Peterborough
A Burra rifle team of ten competed in a Labor Day triangular match against Port Pirie and Peterborough, at 500 and 600 yards. Port Pirie led early, Burra gained a 2 point lead at 600, then Port Pirie edged clear to win by one point. Peterborough trailed. Final scores list Port Pirie top, Burra second, Peterborough behind, with individual scores noted and postmatch speeches at the Federal Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magpie
Peterborough
Port Pirie
Huroa
Burra
BH. Burt
A. V. Bain
A J. Whinpress
H. W. Sands
Federal Hotel
J. Gerhlich
E. Treioar
H. B. Byles
N. J.willis
A.V. Bain
Dawson
A. 3
Wimpress
Pulne
Pirie
Aly
Bain
J. Gerblich
Ron. Burt
V. Cooke
SC. Branford
Whimpress
N. J. Willis
Awc
Rughey
Daw W.K. Pexton
J. &. Barrie
L. W. Mumme
Mr Dawson
W. G. Woodman
J. EB. Pearce
Bat
Fetchborough
E. Trelowr
Torrens
S Angel
Valley Clit
HL Sands
C. Tobin
W. Chadwick
E. Hopkins
Pet
Usher
Bary
F. Forster
W. Mumme
A.M. Dickson
Pexton
W. Bowes
E. R. Pexton
Baird
J- Schwier
J- F. Pearce
Pine Valley
C- Aughey
Peston
E. Harris
H. Byles
Bernhardt
S. Dawson
N. Wilis
W. K. Fexton
A. H. Pextay
B. Barty
L W
R. Jeffery
Mamma
Stige
Maryles
Bazaar at St Josephs Church Draws Large Turnout
The 16 October annual bazaar for St Josephs Church, held via the Institute, proved a success with proceeds higher than previous years. Rev Father B B Morrissey opened the fete and praised the stallholders effort. Stalls offered needlework, produce, sweets, and tea on stage, with numerous competitions won by local residents.
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Idey
St. Joseph's Church
B. B. Morrissey
Masdames Vesta Preiss
F. Nesale
L. J. Armstrong
Mr. McConnon
Phil Tobin
Mesdames Jas. Reilly
N. Doherty
K. Miller
C. Kain
T. Ryan
L. Caplin
Eileen Fitzgerald
Theresa Hogs
Kath, Moore
Treny Hogan
Tom Rye
Brian Kain
W. J. Ryat
C. Mueder
Burra Town Council Minutes October Meeting
Burra Town Council met in the council chambers on Monday evening 12 October. Mayor T. H. Woollacott presided with Drs Kellaway Dow Worth Jeffery and the Clerk present. The Mayor’s framed photo was placed on the wall after a vote of thanks. Wreaths for Armistice Day were approved at 10s or £1 to aid soldiers, and the council congratulated Sgt Kain on becoming police inspector. The Clerk’s role in Centenary preparations was endorsed with a formal minute requested. Tree pruning for Max Pearce residence was arranged.
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Burra
Mayoe
T. H. Woollacalt Esq
de Worth
Khia
Highwaye and
Cr Dow
Dr Worth
Car
Assila
Flanders
Cp Worth
S.A
Omee
Sgt
Kain
Fie
Dow
Jeffery
Max Pearce
Wholemeal Dumplings Advised For Chilly Days
Readers submit a wholesome wholemeal dumpling recipe praised by dietitians. Mix flour wholemeal baking powder chopped cud and salt with ground ginger. Melt two thirds cup golden syrup and add to dry mix with water to form dough. Shape into balls boil 16 minutes and serve hot with cream and melted syrup.
Farrel's Flat Picnic and Tennis Club Events
The annual Methodist Sunday School picnic was held at the Misses Ley property with children ferried by a lorry from Mr AR Mickel. Races and games featured, plus a Cavandale Tennis Association match where Farrell's Flat teams faced strong opposition. Social notes record engagements, gifts to Hazel Denton, and a tennis kitchen evening.
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May Bartholomeous
Margaret Burge
John Burge
John Monaghan
Annette Crossing
Enid Taw
Brian Torr
Kenneth Short
Josephine Boransky
Neney Short
Eunice Boransky
Joan Crossing
Ronald Short
John Burger
Kevin Oconnor
Nancy Short
Eunice Borowsky
Enid ‘Torr
Glen Torr
Sidney Williams
Josephine Borowsky
Joy Talbot
Frank Franklin
Lucy
Kath Weckert
Eunice Borswaky
Brian Tove
Cavandale Tennis Assoc
Wesley Guild
Methodist Church
Hazel Denton
Denton
Farrell’s
8.G. Crisp
S.E. Elliott
Miss Denton
Crisi
My Crisp
D. Monaghan
Abbott
S. C. Crisp
M. C. Smith
Bliss D. Monaghan
P. Abbott
W. Woollacott
Burra Centenary Week Highlights and Oversights
During Burra centenary events the town enjoyed dance crowds and street entertainment on a mild evening with traffic rerouted to the east, while old photographs from Mess I. D. Pascoe and Sons drew interest. The Mayoress and ward councillors assisted, Miss Bentley’s shop won second prize for display, and secretary B J Davey managed extensive duties.
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Cirdes
I. D. Pascoe and Sons
F. Pascoe
Rotunds
Burraites
Wonllavat
Yetworth
H. Jenison
R. Jeffery
B.J. Davey
Club Banquet In Institute With Floral Decor And Awards
A record crowd attended a club banquet held in the Institute. The main hall featured black and white streamers, real and artificial flowers, and a stage decorated with flowering peach and ferns. Hedley Snashall’s band played and R A Williams was M C in the President’s absence. Fiedler medal went to F Phelps, Fiedler trophy to K Gulley, best utility man to M Abbott, Vincenec model to R Lacey. Supper by Mrs A G Blowes with decorations by Mrs M C Smith and a committee led by Messrs Crocker and Monaghan as joint honorary secretaries.
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Institute
Hedley Snashall
R. A. Williams
M.C
R. A. Read
HQ. Fiedler
Fiedler
F. Phelps
M. Abbott
Vincenc
R. Lacey
A. G. Blowes
M.C. Smith
D. Crocker
L. Monaghan
Radio Broad Tuning and Interference in Multi Station Areas
Broad tuning troubles arise when many stations broadcast on similar wavelengths, especially in cities. Reducing aerial conductor length helps. if needed add a small fixed condenser in series. For extreme selectivity, shielding the tuning circuit in a grounded metal box may be used.
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Vostolndimst Etnet Etsoieta
Clare State Centenary Gala Week Begins October 24
Prospective visitors are invited to Clare State for a week of centenary celebrations from Saturday October 24 to Thursday October 29. Eupitch cricketers will visit and floodlighting features will highlight events. The Garden of the North will host festivities amid spring scenery with vineyards and orchards in full bloom. The Clare Show opens the week with a 2740 Programme across 900 classes, 200 trophies and cash prizes.
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Thoreday
Clave
Garden of the North
Clnce
Obituary of Richard Carpenter Pioneer Organist and Lodge Member
Richard Carpenter died September 26 at Burrs Hospital. Born Kadon April 23 1268 he grew up in Baldina and Aberdeen after land moves by his father. He served as organist in Methodist churches in Douglas and Flenson and was a longtime Odd Fellows member. Funeral at Konringa led by Rev A Dyer with bearer volunteers. his sister Mrs W A Bray of Broken Hill survives.
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Richard Carpenter
Burrs Hospital
Johnson
Emma Carpenter
Aberdeen
Kad
Baldina
Haneah
Douglas
Flenson
Carpentley
Oddfellows Lodge
Konringa
A. Dyer
W. A. Bray
Broken Bill
Vacuum Oil director to embark on world tour
Deputy Chairman Hugh Hamilton of Vacuum Oil Company plans a 35 year dream vacation voyage. He sails on the Wanganella to New Zealand to collect the Mariposa, then cruises to California with two months in the state. The trip includes stops in Lake Louise Banff Old Quebec and New York followed by England Scotland and the Coronation. The tour continues through France Italy Palestine Africa and South Africa before returning to Australia.
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Hugh Hamilton
Vacuum Oil Company Pty
Lulu
Wanganella
New Zealad
Maripsa
Califaonia
Hamilton
Miss Hamilton
California
Canada
Lake Louise
Banff
Quebec
New York
England
Carstairs
Lararkshire
Scotland
London
France
Italy
Holy Land
Palestine
Africa
Durbus
Capetown
South Africa
Mes Hamilton
Australia
Rainfall records show eighty three year monthly totals at Burra
An 83 year rainfall record for Burra lists monthly figures from 1880 onward, detailing January through December values and averages. The OCR presents inconsistent numerals and symbols but centers on long term rainfall totals per month and annual summaries for the Burra area.
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Burra Rifle Club
J. J. Quinn
L. Dawer
C. Vesta Preiss
P. W. Hogan
B. Owens
Dollard
Mary Doherty
Borowsky
Morrissey
W. J. Ryan
Pearces” Buildings
Koor Toga
Burra Motor Co
Dodge Bros
DE Soto Motor
Commer, Trucks
Horwood Bagshaw Farm Machinery
Burra Town Council
Farrell
Rev. Redden
D. Slattery
P. Gay
G. Twelfane
Ren Redden
A. Crouch
J. Garrard
Jostto Blower
Cooper
I Hogben
Mullins
W. Klem
Keating
Rule
White
Hensehke
FP. Klem
D. Steven
M. Ryan
J. Elliott
J. Neill
P. Lamstied
A. Wrean
A. Neill
T. Prizibilla
J. McCormack
J. Cooper
W. Fennessey
P. Lamshed
T. Prisibilis
Hanson
Acts
Brandan
Weymard
Lacey
Warren Otr
A. Wood
RB. Wand
J. Monaghan
Williams
Ol. Tacott
Mesdames A_ RL
Mickel
A. HL Torr
Stanley Association
Erperb
Atailta
Taylor Bros. Limited
Gawler
Eudunda
Auburn
Radio
Clare
Patty
Furniture
Sale
Morgan's
Monumental Masons
C. J. Pearce & Son
Travel Service
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Commonwealth Savinas Bak
Ustralia
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