Burra High School notes on exams and honors
School notes report weekly exam results for Friday October 23 with top grades and honor roll names. It lists student names, progress in the air race standings, and weekly events including spelling arithmetical and mental grades, plus house tennis doubles results and swimming-like events for Burra High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Hore-Ruthven
John Hindmarsh
Winston Dugan
Wm. Light
Spelling
Colin Garrard
Allan Goodridee
Jack Canny
Ken Brown
Merven Mleinig
Joan Canny
Kevin Kleiniz
Nelda Kleinig
Kevin Kleine
Adeen Canny
Merven Kleinig
Mental
Nelda Kissnig
When the Doctor Isn't There Emergency First Aid Advice
A practical guide urges women to act in emergencies, detailing basic first aid steps for sprains burns cuts and fainting. It covers immobilizing an ankle wrapping with a handkerchief controlling bleeding with clean pressure and the importance of staying calm while arranging medical help. It also recommends stocking a simple medical kit with bandages iodine and eye care supplies for quick response.
Australia to debate trade treaties with Belgium and Czechoslovakia
Minister for Trade Treaties Sir Henry Gullett stated in the House that Australia will introduce the trade treaties with Belgium and Czechoslovakia for consideration next week. The announcement sets the stage for formal discussion and possible ratification by parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Henry Gullett
House of Representatives
Australia
Belgium
St Josephs Nazcar fete results omitted in report
The report of the competitions at St Josephs Nazcar omits several results. Adeleide ticket awarded by Mrs C Opie Kooringa. Mrs G Smith Aberdeen won the ticket. Mary Doherty won the tray cloth prize presented by Mrs Todd Adeleide.
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St. Joseph's Nazcar
Adeleide
Visit of Dr Rattenbury at Burra Civic Reception
The mayor hosted a civic reception Tuesday for Rev Dr B Rattenbury, praised as a distinguished guest by the council president. Attendees included Revs Harris Bottrell Dyer Riggs and many locals. Rattenbury praised Australia and Burra’s centenary, while a later Centenary Rally service and community singing followed at the Reardings/Redruth Methodist churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Rattenbury
Burra
Battenbury
West End
London Mission
Council
A. Dyer
J. P
H. Tilbrook
J. A. Riggs
HL. B. Dennison
Davey Meens
A. A. Davey
A. B. Riggs
F. Harris
H. Riggs
J. Pearce
A Davey
Mise Davey
Venning
Australia
Dp Rattenbury
Meyer
England
Empire
Australie
J. P. . Tibrook
Aua
LE Pam
Rearings Methods
Rattenbury
Margaret Pearce
Redruth
Tilbrook
Forth
Road Construction Means Work in Five Year Plan
The government’s five year plan allocates funds to road projects to create jobs for unskilled laborers and improve transport of produce to railways and seaports. The policy aims to expand road networks, reduce delays, and bolster industry by improving access and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fla.a
Avery Smig
Rand Works Ie
London minister speaks at country Methodist rally
By 7.40 pm a large congregation gathered to hear Dr Rattenbury address the Middle North district. Rev D G Harrix chaired with Rev A Dyer and others present. The session included choirs from Redruth, Kooringa and Mr Bryan churches and closed with a song and supper, praising London and its missionary work.
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Rottenbury
London
Middle District
D. G. Harrix
Riverton
A. Dyer
Redruth
G. Noske
Hallet
Tilgreah
Kooringa Methodiet
Mr. Bryan
Morris
Rattonbury
Austali
Sydney
Mel Weuttie
Adelaide
London 2
Iitnes
Resson
Australia House
Great Western London
Hugh Price Hughes
Empire
India
China
Japan
Piccadilly Circus
Rattenbury
Hyde Park
Missions
Sisters of the West London
Sium
Earl
Max Pearce
Thaske
Tilbrook
Memories of Burra Miners and Their Ways
Elizabeth A. Ward recalls Burra life focusing on mill workers families and church ties. She describes miners as hardworking retirees with thrifty wives, village social norms, singing traditions, and result of mining migration to Wallaroo Kadina and Canvas Town near the railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trious
Joseph Sleep
Teac
Mry Goes
Wesleyans
Jimmy" Bennetts
Bible Christians
Lackey
Jareph Burrows
Primitives
HLM
Steve
Wall
Tom
Ohmuy
Martin
Cornwall
Tom Fillaly
E. J. Harsis
Rad
Plancheon
Gornwell
Canvas Town
Walllavee
Kadina
Burra
Burra Citizens Meeting Votes on Swimming Pool Financing
A meeting at the Burra Institute on Thursday October 22 heard a plan to finance a town swimming pool. Mayor absent due to illness. chair was Mr P J Rosman. About 100 residents attended. 100 bags of cement were pledged. Council sought £400 debentures secured by general rate to fund the project. poll results showed the proposal carried by a majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra Institute
Cys Kellaway
Rime
Worth
Dow
P_ 1 Rosman
Barrow
TRANS-TASMAN TRADE POLICY UPDATE
Australia and New Zealand agree on protecting British shipping interests in trans Pacific passenger and cargo services. Empire shipping groups prepare a report. New Zealand seeks enabling legislation this session. Commonwealth plans related laws and policy after receiving the inter government report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New Zealand
Commonwealth
Referendum debate backs farm producer marketing rights
The House resumes the referendum clash on rights for Primary Producers to organize and market goods. The Opposition seeks broader powers, while the Government argues urgency to restore pre Privy Council conditions and safeguard overseas markets for dried fruits, butter, and wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Mr Cu
Labour Party
Me Lyons
Labour
Australia
Privy Council
Claus
Denegrak Latayia
Estons
Russia
Germany
Rumania
Bulgaria
Aftica
Greece
Turkey
Brave old days Town Crier parade in Market Square
The Town Crier in a khaki coat and tall hat tours Commercial Street ringing a bell. He announces a furniture sale in Market Square next Saturday and is followed by a jeering crowd. The page notes his cries and the public’s mock responses as the scene ends with a promise to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Square
Commercial Street
Burra Homing Club Race Results and End Season
The Burra Homing Club held a race from Marree on September 27 with 17 birds, weather fair, birds late and scattered. Results include J Harrill BCH 1805 SARP 15 velocity 218 ypm, A Sampson BCC 8004 ARP34 S17 ypm, H W Pearce BBA 171S SARP A5 814 ypm, J Byrne BCC 653 SARP 26 910 ypm. Concluding race from Oodnadatta on October 10 showed only three birds home from 1% entries. A Sampson’s BOC B004 ARP 24 velocity 400 ypm. Second and third place mentions for Sampson and Byrne. season closes with Sampson and Byrne noted as top finishers from Barre Club’s first Oodnadatta flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urna Homing Club
Marree
Wwks
Flist
J. Harrl
Segend A. Sampson
H W. Pearce
J. Byrne
Qodnadutta
Barre
Oodnadatts
A. Sampson
Lothday
P. J. Byrne
The Birmingham Swall Arms Co. and early BSA fittings in Australia
The Birmingham Swall Arms Co. dates back to 1682 with muskets supplied to government. In 1898 the S.A. Company standardised cycle fittings, creating a thriving Australian cycle-building trade. BSA fittings and bicycles became widely popular, with prices and import patterns noted, including Thornon’s Garage in Kooringa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham Swall Arms Co. Ltd
William Iii—Williams
Orange
Birmingham
Australia
S.A. Company
Mrany Thousreds
Astralian Mechanics
BSA
B.S.A
Yesrr
New Zealand
Mimy Nwe
Thornon
Kooringa
Motorists Defence League leader visits Burra to boost country support
South Australian Secretary Mr Longmate of the Motorists Defence League visited Burra to address country members and share twelve months of activities. The League reports over 6,000 members and campaigns for reduced registration fees and more road reserves. He cites dangerous main roads, notably Mt Bryan to Jigugh, and backs motor law reforms. The group seeks coordinated action across motorists and the motor industry amid petrol tax pressures and road degradation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longmate
Motorists Defence League
Burra
League
Jenet
Raida Ane
Bryan Xold Jigugh
Cain
Milking Cow Diet Needs Protein Sh concentrate
The article discusses that hay silage roots and grasses are bulky and insufficient for a freshly calved cow to meet protein and fat needs. It advocates supplementing with a palatable protein concentrate, suggesting linseed cake as a solution to balance large forage portions while maintaining body weight and high milk yields.
Matchbox Dickens Project Promises Tiny Book Storage
Soviet Academy of Sciences professor Tikthonay unveils a microphotography system that compresses books music and documents into thin platinum panels. Projected words illuminate a screen enabling access to a million volumes in a single room, offering protection against dirt dampness and wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chistes Dickens
Ubrarans
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Mt, Bryan
Nancy Griffiths
Malcolm Schenseber
Natcy Richards
Brian Jefferies
Jim Beaglahole
von Richards
Enid Malet Milford
Parkey
Michael VE
Bren Richards
Mary Gates
Audrey Simpson
May Quinn
Elva Alchin
Leighton
Brouman House
Stara
Sylvia Lloyd
Joan Hogan
Jack Lloyd
Mary McMahon
Frank Lynch
Gum Creek
Barra
Roth Prior
Barbara Ail
Delphie Powell
Moreen Rogers
Lewiy Sachse
Ray Stewert
Hazel White
Maxine Connors
Neta Thumm
Mary Brown
Barbara Jennison
Myrtle Baulderstone
Veronica Partridge
Verna Kellaway
Kome Schwier
Bob Angel
Bob Aughey
Darle Beker
Ray Jennison
Alice Sachve
Audrey Bown
Ron James
Disna Dow
Betty Wobling
Lois Riggs
Ronald Fuller
Ian Steven
Natalie Quinn
David Genders
Dick Pascoe
Joan Bourman
Mark Lee
Cecil Southall
Alice Hopkins
Jessie Morrison
Roy Sachse
William Newkivell
Dudley Armstrong
Burra High School
Errol Buron
Patty Aughey
Tom Ford
Bob Goble
Veda Butler
Ydar
Melya Woollacotta
F. Armstrong
Ruth Sara
Lesving—Kath McCennon
P. Pearce
House Pointer Blue
Brown
Dorothy McGannon
Kath McConnon
Melve Wollacott
Peggy Munime
Blue
Norma Young
Peggy McConnon
Nancy Pearce
Joan Young
Gladys Watson
Ghure Penrose
Ruth Sera
Prances Dollmen
May Dunning
Peggy Dailman
Browns
Dr Rattenbury
Matthews
Money Savers
Melbourne
S.W
Thea
Celanese
S.M
M. OS
Elizabeth A. Ward
Citizens’ Meeting
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Electric Serenader
Expert Service
Sara & Co
Aberdeen and Koorloga
Burra Homing Club
Ence
Dickens
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