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Burra Record in Burra, South Australia

21 Oct 1947

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Burra Record

Location

Burra, South Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 21, 1947

Page

5

Burra Rifle Club Shows Strong Shooting Despite Light Barrels

At the Burra Rifle Club eighth stage of the Collins Trophy ran under warm conditions with light barrelled rifles causing below par scores. Jock Bernhardt won best shot badge and handicap points. Joss summaries include many shooters scoring in the 60s and 70s with top marks of 79. Next week features a self handicap Handicap Sweep Stakes.

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Burra Pirle Jock Bernhardt A. G. Willmett C. Bushell J. Lloyd al Woodman P. Knight F. Kakoschke Robins E. Woodman A. Laidlaw PW Hogan AH. Schwier Field PT. Marston R. J. Kelkek Tc. W Edwards Collings Hones J. Lockett J. Hattis AG. Helmleh G. Webster EC. Hopkins BR Thamm Melrose Finch J. H. Schwter
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Youth Week Street Fair Draws Big Crowd in Burra

The Streep Fair during Burra Youth Week drew a large crowd and proved financially successful. Despite a windy day organizers shifted the event to Market Square which was floodlit and well suited. Amateurs ran stalls and games including penny and bottle, lucky dip, Aunt Sally and dart board with strong patronage while musical items entertained from the Rotunda.

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Burra Market Square P. Williams Lisle Pearce Lindley Davies Maureen Halliday Maureen Sullivan Valerie Terry Shirley Lewis L. Kellaway Ted Baulderstone
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Burra War Memorial event features school performances and boxing

Pesce delighted with a piano forte solo as St. Joseph's girls dance an Irish Reel and boys display Glub Swinging. Leo Hawke welcomes attendees as Burra District War Memorial Committe president and notes funds go to the local memorial. Boxing booths run by Sid Johnson and Jim Terry draw crowds and raise money amid exhibition bouts.

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Pesce St. Joseph's School Guy Dollman Leo Hawke Burra District War Memorial Burra and District Sid Johnson Jim ‘Terry RSL
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