Burra Race Meeting Delivers Thrilling Success
The Burra racing club celebrated a near perfect meeting with ideal weather and strong fields. Penhurst owner Jim Reilly secured the Handicap in a tight finish, Gotham beat Two Spots in the Welter, and Allons faced barrier fright yet impressed. The event featured generous luncheon support from CW A and local officials, with plans for future improvements to stables and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Reed
L. Boothby
Mweting
Turtle Scott
Alex Bevan
Andrew Tennant
K. J. Murphy
Pr. T. Marston
C. Heddle
W. §. Stephens
Jim Rely
Penhurst
Jim
Mitel
Mittel
Jim Reiliy
Dim Scott
Kooringa Hotel
Saxon
Burra
Weeks
Bon Accord
Adelaide
Reilly
Allons
Gotham
Fan Go
Pan Bo
Fur de Luxe
T. Madigan
Celis
Bobby Carling
Dimstal
Tate
B.A. Gordon
Downer Eyes LCL Plebiscite Bid For Angas Seat
Ay R Downer of Bridgewater files for the new Federal Division of Angas under the LCL banner. A WWII veteran and former POW in Singapore, he is Sir John Downer’s son and serves on the Electricity Trust of S.A. board. He also farms and leads the Mt Lofty LCL branch.
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Angas
Ay, R, Downer
Bridgewater
Downer
Chane
Singapore
John Downer
The
Electricity Trust of
S.A
Tatentee Coalfields
Mt. Lofty
LCL
Tales
Keex
Burra
Burra Record Office Credit Line
Printed and published by Prank Teare Marston and associates at The Burra Record Office on Commercial Street.
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Teare Marston
Burra Record” Office
Commercial Street
Telephone Booth to Handle Trunk Calls at Burra
The Town of Burra seeks public telephone booths to handle trunk calls. Current facilities at Spathe, Burr PO, and Burra North lack operator support. Council plans erection of bun a district booth with coin slots to connect to Adelaide and other towns, with Burra North likely to receive a similar installation.
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Burra
PMG
Spathe Exis
Burr PO
Burra North
Buna D
Adelaide
Railways Department criticised over road top-dressing funds
The Railways Department after negotiations pledged to bitumenise and repair Burra Toy loyees road but used incorrect material. The road is rough again and Gou oil offered to save it by top-dressing. Critics say the department does not believe a stitch in time saves nine.
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Railways Department
Loffler Willis Wedding in Waikerie Church
The marriage of Lorna Mavis Loffler and Sydney John Willis took place at the Methodist Church Waikerie on September 23. The bride wore white embossed satin with orange blossom, the groom’s sister Miss Mary Willis was bridesmaid, and Bert Willis was best man. The couple reside at Bala Station and hosted a reception at Walkerte Institute with about 30 guests. The bride’s mother and ill health prevented parental attendance.
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Lorna Mavis
H. A. Lofes
Deviins Pound
Sydney John
Bert, Willis
Balah
Burra
Waikerie
Voom
J. Fox
Mary Willis
Bert
Brian Loffler
Ann Goftwt
Walkerte Institute
Yale
Bala
Peppercorn Rent Debate Alters Council Lease Terms
The Burra Town Council considered leasing a site with court facilities to Aberdeen Tennis Club. A club letter offered to pay a small annual rent, and the council set a fixed fee per year. Members may gain independence as actual money changes hands for rent.
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Burra Town
Permet
Aberdeen Tennis Ch
Burra Tennis Association October Match Results
The Burra Tennis Association report covers results from October 26 featuring Roche v Ber and D Field 2 9, Scholz v Richards 4 3, Franker v B 75, Roche v Scholz 3 7, H Quinn v Mr Donald 75, Maxted v Field 1, several women’s doubles and singles results, forfeits from Troumine and Koorings, and men’s singles matches concluding with Aberdeen winning 5 sets to 7 acts.
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Roche
Ber
D. Field
H. Quinn
Maid If
Scholz
Rene
F. Richards
Hogan
Franker
B. Scholz
Mr. Donald
N. Maxted
T. B. Crew
T. F. Rugeds
F. Lymeh
M. Quinn
Beall
Gask
M. Crew
Miss P Canny
Troumine
Bouly Troumiine
Booborowie
Koorings
Aberdeen Mecrines
Aberdeen
Id Carpenter
Beroop
J. Holmes
Binglee
Seraberis
Seraberis ‘® 2 , March 7, vi. Louis VO. Reinrich
J. ‘Hammer
C. Briune
J. Hammer
Nelson
Iss
Willis
M Wise
Bilis
Miss J
Dollman
P. Schwier
A. Bruce
Mise
M. Nelson
J. Barner
Willalo School Welfare Club Plans Birthday Cake Aid
The Willalo School Welfare Club held its September meeting with Mrs Shaughnessy as president. Members decided to host a birthday cake aid for the ladies, featuring a song and photos from childhood, to stage a competition starting at 30 pm.
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Shaughnessy
Burra Bowling Club Opens in Strong Turnout
The Burra Bowling Club held a well attended opening last Saturday with record-like crowds. President Mrs Pinch received the pennant from the Burra Gold Showed Association Premiers 1947 48 and Mr Scott praised the season ahead. Mrs Hawker MP G Stanley Hawker opened ceremonies with remarks then Mrs Finch rolled the kitty and first bowl. Afternoon tea and treats were served as croquet opened the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Pinch
Burra Club
Burra Gold Leaings Association
Scott
Seapale
Neabiers
Busra Club
G. Stanley Hawker
E. Finch
Hacker
G. Hawker
Burra High School P and F Association Meeting Report
The Burra High School P and F Association held a meeting on Tuesday the 18th with fair attendance. Missed or late apologies were received from several members. The group viewed discussion posters and Current Affairs Bulletins and planned a 4 banquet for students at year end.
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Questay
Gotaber
Hig
Mesdames
Parents and Friends’ Association
Newent
Mons McMahon's Certified Optician at Coverdale's Burra
Mons McMahon will attend at Coverdale's Pharmacy in Burra on Friday October 26 1948 as the certified optician providing eye tests and fittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mons McMahon
Coverdale’s
Burra
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A, R, Downer
L.C.L
Laubman & Pank
Gawler Places
Loffler—Willis
Burra Tennis Association
Oectober
Willalo
Burra Bowling Club
Burra High School
P. & F. Association
Cook Bros
Fisher Terrace
Mile End
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