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Newspaper

Burra Record

Location

Burra, South Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 26, 1954

Page

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Burra Race Meeting Ends With Multiple Winners

The Burra meeting featured the Princess Royal won by Captain Sandy with Mrs GW Campbell owning the horse. Alardo ridden by B Patching scored a clear win as Lady Johan triumphed in the Improvers Handicap. Officials praised jockeys, trainers, and the club for a successful day, with trophies presented by prominent figures and strong betting crowds throughout.

Princess Royal Sandy GW. Campbell Chatham Auburn Fein A. Bubs Richards Chai Morpun-Gadel Balint Piper Amend Alardo Gerald Gade Noetern Racing Chuo Asmetation Andrew Tennsee Bee Burra Bon Accord Gask G. R. Jester Alara Rees Fred Be- Fant Alardo B. Patching Lady Johan Balaneva Matruh Gerald Gast Lucy Matrub Lucy Pree Gaydeen Alarge Dady Johar Pala Andrew Tennant Gerald Gesk J. M. Gebhardt K Broad W. G. Terry B.A. Gordon M. Beadnally

Field Day At Glen View Donara And Willogoleche

Mount Bryan Hast Agricultural Bureau hosted a field day with 14 attendees. Agricultural Adviser Jack McAuliffe and Conservation Officer Peter Harrow represented the Department of Agriculture. Pastures featured various grasses including lucerne despite heavy rainfall, attracting interest.

M.B.E. Ag. Bureau Mount Bryan

Burra CWA Members Asked to Bring Eggs to Hospital Fund

Burra CWA holds its next meeting inviting members to bring eggs for the hospital fund. President Jennison welcomes the group as apologies are noted from several members. A plan is made for a stall at the Sopplta Fete and a tone highlights local civic effort amid uncertain times.

Burra C.W.A CWA Mrn Jennison Mesdames Allen Ane Dayman Kewell McBride Pitcher Nurlgatps Walt Reenet Averte Mraison Pani Gabe Solhendies Perial

Oil Burning Engines to Run on North Line in Summer

The Railways Commissioner informs that oil burning engines will operate on passenger trains along the North Line during the summer months, as in prior years. The notice, from secretary Mours Fidock, confirms adherence to the summer schedule set by the railway authorities.

North Line

Further Welcome Rains Boost District Readings

Rain fell across the district Saturday night and Sunday, with registrations ranging from 17 to 47 points. The rainfall was reported as general in the Eastern pastoral area, though few readings were confirmed at press time across towns including Pand, Burra, Spalding, and others.

Wa Pand Burra Spalding Blzek Surings Hanson Parrell Flair Old Koo- Imaotoa Koomoolos Hogback Mt. Bryan Hallett Gum Creek Boborowle

Booborowie Film Projector Fund Donation Update

Readers respond with donations to Booborowie School for a projector. The Record reports a total of 62 pounds donated to date with several named donors and dates noted as acknowledgments from local residents and families.

Booborowie Lorists Booboorwie Sedeo Fortisaga Secriiany Cookes Fontapenas Gunn F.C Boabarawie School

Readers' Comments Thanking Burra Town Supporters

A Foothill Football Club thanks nine members of Burra and local officials for organizing a trip and hosting the lads. The note extends gratitude to bus proprietor B J Lehmann and Senior Constable Row Chambers and invites Burra Colt Football Team to visit Broken Hill to repay the kindness.

Foothill Laincerely Suey Burre Cecenty B. J. Lehmann Burra Burra Colt Foothall Tean Brken Hui Lewis Seore

Odd Egg Story From Parrell Flat A Hen Lays Three Yolks

Mrs G Bileschke reports a rare hen from Parrell Flat laid an egg with three yolks after cracking revealed three whole yolk sizes. The hen, a black and white cross, is said to have produced eggs during Sete Now this year with three yolks, a noted unusual occurrence in local fowl reports.

G. Bileschke Parrell Ring We Bileschke Benc

Former Burra Boy Dies After Fall From Horse

Ky of Renmark 25 year old Pearce died after a horse fall at a Renmark event. He was knocked unconscious when his mount suffered head and neck injuries and was taken to Royal Adelaide Hospital where he died days later.

Burra Burra Bay al- Jabn Pearce Renmark Royal Adelaide Mr Pearce Aan Meek Renmerk Nogphal Roysi Adelside Weere

P. J. Byrnes Takes Trophy in Wolseley Pigeon Race

The Wolseley pigeon race held last Saturday saw a South East wind aid the entrants. The winner, P. J. Byrnes, posted 1421 yards per minute for first place. Second was F Brandy at 1412 yp min and Swinson took third at 1318 ypm. The event was from Mount Gambier 320 miles away and marks the final race of the season with another trophy planned for next Saturday.

Mount Gambler Wolseley P. J. Byres F_ Brandy Swinson

Rifle Shooting Semis Postponed by Weather Conditions

Next Saturday’s semi finals for the event titled Seventh Stone of the J. R. Barker Trophy will see competitors race over 300, RHO and 800 yards. Poor weather caused the delay with no shooting conducted this weekend.

J. R. Barker Bsidins

Weather Mars Bowls and Croquet Opening at Burra

Cold weather marred the opening of the Burra Bowling and Croquet Club on Saturday. A fair gathering from Blyth and Auburn attended. President Mr H E J B Jennison presided, and Mrs Sennicon bowled the first ball. Wind and cold led to abandoning the event, with a tea served for visitors and thanks for electric lighting supplied by the Bowling Club.

Burra Blyth Wa i Auburn HE J.B. Jennison Sennicon Wits

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