Local Gum Creek Fair Runs Off Brightly With Small Races
In Gum Creek, Hanson and Laignion schools staged a lively fair with boys and girls under seven to under eleven competing in events such as three legged races, wheelbarrow relays, and needle jumps. Prize money largely went to popular stalls like ice cream, while crafty organizers kept the crowd engaged with crowd-pleasing antics. Local participants included Danny, Swindex, Kleinig, and Canny, among others, with both boys and girls posting notable performances in the diverse events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gum Creek
Hanson
Nome
Onze
P. Danny
G. Belhke
Swindex
Langbotsom Ly
Worman
Jkeyern
Maple
Brown
Kleenig
R Srereton
Danny
Unger
Margaret Haese
D. Srere Be
Reo Bene
Taco
HO. Weinig
M1 Miller
T. Canny
Morean
M. Field
P. Canny
B. Mieing
J. Lascas
T Norman
Tyre Fisces
R. Norman
Kleinig
K. Magpie
Canny
M. Sseinig
HB Sorean
Li Ove IP
Burra Bedruth Circuit Meeting At Burra North
The Burra Bedruth Methodist Circuit held a quarterly meeting at Burra North in October with Rev chairing. The balance sheet was adopted and sympathy sent to two Samson members in illness. The Young Worshippers League anniversary featured hymns readings and a sermon. Congregation turnout was strong and a community singing followed by a communion service.
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Burra Bedruth
Burra North
Mae Siderea
Aia | Hetlers
Samson
W. Woollsentt
League
Bartleth
Btn
Ugly Man Competition Ball Draws Big Local Interest
The Ugly Man Competition and Grand Ball drew strong local interest as committees organized sales and events. A.W. Pearce won at 10:30 p.m., with M.S. Hawker and T.J. Bailey following. Bailey was absent, and Pearce and Hawker accepted on stage. Mrs Keynes prepared coronation style ceremonies with turnip necklaces and cabbage trays, while funds exceeded £100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OWLE
Baller
Lindsay JeLtner
A.W. Pearce
MS. Hawker
T. J Bailey
R.B Dewhirst
J. Bailey
Peares
Hawker
Charman
D. Keynes
Reyars
Paste
Rites and Races Highlight Local Meet Saturday
Fragmented OCR lists names and events from a local track meet. Names such as Gem Creek team, Leighton, Conny, and H-P Conny appear in relay and sack races. Details are unclear but indicate multiple team entries and underage competitions.
Rabbit and Fox Skinz and More In Store Ad
Local listing notes various items including water and clothing at CAIN and JACOB store located at 187-189 Waymmouth Adelaide. Mentions cash options and no commissions for a mile radius delivery.
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Cain
Jacob
Waymmouth J
Adzlaide
Social to Soldier at Miss Warner's Cafe
A Thursday gathering at Miss D Warner's Cafe extended good wishes to Pte Ben Ote who was home on leave. The Soldiers' Welfare Committee, led by Mr S Genders, presented him with a silver cigarette case and a goodwill cheque. Pte Kota, named in remarks, is said to be a patient at Burra Hospital with measles.
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D. Warner
Ben Ote
Teromie Soldiers’ Welfare Committee
Ptcott
Fle
Kote
Phe
Kota
Burra Hospital
Obituary notices from Burra Burra Hospital and local fathers
Obituary notices honor Mrs S Gentlers of Burra who died at Burra Hospital after a heart illness. She led St Mary’s Soldiers’ social groups and served as vice president of the Burra Red Cross unit. Funeral services were conducted by Rev M P Cowl with soldiers serving as bearers. Sympathy expressed for her husband and four children. Additional notices announce the deaths of Mrs E Thomas Tiver and Mr W J Woollacott of Burra North, highlighting long community involvement and religious devotion.
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Gerdres
Tor
S. Gentlers
Burra Hospital
Oso
Burra Red Crom
F.pcf
St. Mary's Soldiers
Ember
Mary's Church
Phoete Gentera
David
Geolers
Uttle
Patty
Robin
Davidson
Een
St. Mary's Church
M. P
Cowl
Moses BM. T. Fuller
Cyril Collins
A. Ten- Rant
B. Thomas Tive
Jeffery
Burra Worth
E. Thomas Tiver
Ner
Burra North
Diels
Woollacott
W. J. Roollagott
Rawson
Methodist Church
Redruth
Hangon
Mabelis Duke
Ure ‘Duke
Hansa
Aiso
Demtine
Glande White
Porter
Melve Woollacott
Ore Education” Department Gd
Whyte
William Woollacott
Whyalla
Mosars
T.H
Stan Woolliscott
Burra North Trey
Burra District Boy in 1 000 Bomber Raid on German City
A Burra district youth writes from abroad about a long but successful bomber mission over Cologne and other targets. The letter describes flying hours, crew comrades, and the impact of raids, noting the scenes from clouded skies and the relief after missions.
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Burra
Velves
ED Sams
Bryan
Sun
Lane Sams
RAAF
Eng
Sams
Laurie
Yd Dune
Ecollané
Ueland
Oeae
Sorer Heslands
Scothand
Scotland
Terra Gre
Brian Riggs
Burra Tual
Wess Ang
Hsilarut
Cologne
Eostich Chew
Hell
Jerry
Coventry
Election vote totals and sugar purchase permit noted
Sylvia Goodridge leads with 2010 votes, Robert Toh has 1950, and Lem Iz Prine 720. A permit to buy sugar for refreshments only has been applied for. This notice acknowledges with thanks and signals further details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Goodridge
Robert Toh
Lemiz Prine
Turbulent Skyflight Diary From October Night Patrol
A fragmentary wartime log describes flight schedules with names like Pearce Murphy and Bosan, then a nighttime mission over Dutch coast ending in a blazing town inferred to be seven square miles. The account notes civilian casualties, a return to base, and plans for further reconnaissance with references to time, routes, and weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pias
Jajatiemare
Rei
Esten
Ugly Man Competition Committee presentation to ACH
On Wednesday evening a meeting was held to fund permission for the Ugly Man Competition Committee. ACH David Morris received a presentation as Mr J Shatteck opened proceedings and called for the Nations Anthem of Australia. Mt RE and A O Woodgate spoke for the district. Mr Shattock offered the usual presentation and wished the young member every success. The event closed with the song For Bea a Jolly Bord fellow.
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Mde
David Morris
J. Shatteck
Australia
Mt RE
Dewhirst
A. O. Woodgate
Mt. Shattock
All Fates
Bea A. Jolly Bord
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BUA
Burra-Bedruth
Sara & CO
General Merchants
W. H.aewa
Gare
A. L. Clede
Joseph Philips
FW. Hosen
Bun
Tae
A. E Bartlett
Mrzep
Pearce & Boa
Ottobes
Pam
L. Pearce
K Murphy
P. Bosan
Ryan
McCanley
Rida
Sue
Davis
Booborawie
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