Burra Classifieds Ad Dense Cash Column Noise
An otiose early 20th century Burra page lists classified ads and notices. It references price columns for ads, buying and selling items, and offerings from Sara & Co, Coverdale's, Devendale’s, and Johnson's Baby products. It mentions a Farmers' Union market at Clare, a house to let in Burra, and a variety of local business pitches and services. The fragmentary text shows miscellaneous sales, services, and promotional lines with multiple proper nouns and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara
Sara & Co
Contes
Wal
Sara Go
Ford
Burra’s
Farmers’ Union
Clare Market
Southern Cross Mill
J. BN
Burra
Devendale
Mons McMahon
Thule Tee National Service
Johnson
Coverdale
Nanmds
Elwood
GPO
Ydney
Rgnson
Mt Bryan East Red Cross Social Notes Auction
In October Mt Bryan East Red Cross held a social with entertainment and a baby competition. Prizes included a Queensland box won by Mrs Wilks and auctioned items raised funds, with donations from local residents and a supper served to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Bryan East
Red Cros Social
Wooton
Red Cross
Australia
B.S. Wilks
Lewis Sice
Lncky
Wilkitt
Joe Fimmpiin
Eilean Dae
James Lomman
Eady
EM Thomas
Alex Simmons
D C of Burra Burra Meeting Minutes Report
Meeting held in October with Drs H C Abiius J M Jacks EB Finch D Jeynes J B M Geb hardly W Lemman. Letters of apology from Cr Warnes and Cr McWaters received. Minutes circulated and confirmed. Reports from Cr Warnes on Local Government Association and Dr Gebhardt on Northern Fire Fighting Association discussed. Licences and land occupation actions noted. Rates arrears to solicitor for collection. Fire protection committee offered new spray kits and containers. Various land ownership changes and transfers recorded. Accounts approved: Main Roads 5 0 5 10, District Account 935 15 3, War Damage Commission 18 19 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Abiius
J. M Jacks
EB. Finch
D. Jeynes
J. BM. Gebhardly
W Lemman
Warnes
Cr McWaters
Cr. Warnes
Local Government Association
Dr. Gebhardt
Northern Fire Fighting Association
Gece
Cr. Gebhardt
Department of Lands
Ayers
Prom Department of Lands
Elena Satease
Tal
Toma
Hanson
Mt. Bryan
Mickles
S M Hickles
RS Wickles
Matheson
F. J
Tomman
GC. Peerswa
L. Pearce
M_ Denton
JO. Denton
SB den Fon
Renta
B. Baryey
T Harvey
G. C. Peters
Weekly examination results medal winners announced
Medal winners named from the weekly exams include Grade VII Malcolm Harding, Grade VI Natalie White, Grade IV Ian Hars ey, Grade IV Colin Fisher, and Peter Fatchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Harding
Natalie White
Ian Harsey
Colin Fisher
Peter Fatchen
Burra Red Cross Junior Baby Competition Finalists Named
The Burra Red Cross Junior Baby Competition results list three Burra babies in the final lineup. The winner will be chosen November 6 in the afternoon after a stage against other entrants, with strong scores reflecting well on Burra’s entrants.
Society Notes Guests and Old Friends Visit Local Host
Mr and Mrs Skurry were guests of Mr and Mrs J Bas ton. Burrs, son of the Jordan, visited Burra over the weekend and stayed with Mr Scovel at the Commercial Hotel. Fred spent an enjoyable time looking up old friends.
Mt Bryan East Gloom as Weather and Death Hit District
Severe weather and heavy rain trouble crops and shear the district. A death in action in New Guinea casts gloom, while locals mourn. Personal notices mention Airs GH Dunstan, convalescing and hoping to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooton
Bikatin
New Guines
Grester Lave
Dunstan
Burra High School House Matches and Scores
Report of Burra High School house matches with girls and boys sections. Girls’ match shows Blue House 21 to 6 over Brown. individual results include Eileen Hogan Audrey Gown Diana Davies and others. Boys’ match details list players Kelvin Bruce Max Langfold and others, with Blue House leading 87 runs in a total score, plus school funds and war savings figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue House
Brown House
Eileen Hogan
Audrey Gown
Diana Davies
Rune To Boorman
Rhonda Aun
Borman
Pearce
Bard
Maisie Pearce
Jill Pearce
Fay Parks
Dore Iy Southall
June ‘Dallan
Heather Pearce
Mary Field
Barbara Jennian
Margaret Jeffery
Rama Schwier
Joan Muzzardl
Queen Young
Ase
Gorer
Kelvin Sruce
B. BR
Jennicon
Max Langifold
Tiogd
Normax Marston
Hopkins
Iana Bae
Bob Aughey
Bay Sentee
Max Earle
Ray Jen Usone
Kelvin Bruce
Pat Otleis
Dabe Bs
Inte
Teatenarins Eative
Burra
Burra Public School Presents War Savings Prizes
On Friday afternoon the Burra Town Clerk E J Davey and Dr S Kellaway visited the school to present prizes for the greatest War Savings Stamp collection. Norman Wilson Gist, Jon a Garpenter were first and second place recipients, each awarded a certificate signed by Goancii members. Each prize included War Sayings Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Davey
S. Kellaway
Burra Town Cowell
Norman Wilson Gist
Jona Garpenter
Anch Bey
Goancii
Hospitals War Effort Auxiliary Appeal Letter
Matron E Robinson received a departmental acknowledgment from the Hospital War Effort Auxiliary Secretary. The letter thanks for a 32 308 donation toward Funds reaching about 1000 pounds, noting hospitals’ support and staff shortages. It praises contributors and expresses sincere gratitude on behalf of the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Robinson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilkin
Ofticians
Gacier Place
Adelaide
S.A. Brush CO
Filmers
Ted Baulderstone
Fruit Palace
Smallgoods
Baulderstone
D.C. of
Burra Burra
Black Springs School
C.J. Pearce
Son
Burra Red Cross
Burra High School
Geners
Margare Jeffery
Maxine Connors
Ommercial
Heather — Pearce
Homa Schwiler
Dorcy ‘Sunthall
Honda Bowrman
Keith Bailey
Max Pusepe
June Bowrman
Beth Pearce
Pee Patriotic Fund
Walt Waste Products
the Hospitals War Effort Auxiliary
Shige
B.C. Matters
Bou
W.G. Terry
Practical Tailor
Kooringa
Rall
Taylor E Bros
Gawler
Eudunda
Auburn
Preiget
Astralia
New
Forgan
Ulliea
J. & R. Forgan Ltd
Crystal Brook
Fort Fire
Fred M. Pearce
Berger’s Paints
Tom Scovell
Burra Motor Co
H. Dollman
Chrysler
Austin and
Renault Products
Horwood Bagshaw Lui
Rogers
A. P. Rogers
Grocer
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