27 Oct 1942
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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1942
Page
1
The piece urges every Australian to cut personal spending by a small amount to fund the war. It argues that small sacrifices add up to large sums for munitions, transport, and allies, stressing self-reliance and solidarity with soldiers. It links austerity to national security and victory, urging immediate action today.
The Burra Town Council records a Rhonday gathering with Mayor Wollapott Bs and councillors Kellaway Bevan Harvey Fishers and Marston. They note war effort scrap metal drives, crossing flooding concerns, school scrap rubber collection, land title transfers, and property assessment updates with nominations for West Ward vacancy discussed.
ADL advises that wills forms are obtainable from the organization. The notice indicates availability for members or those connected to the ADL, guiding how to secure the documents through their channels.
Town council discusses raising cemetery fees to cover costs, approves travel, and reports on the Rubber Scrap Drive prizes. A civil defence drill with mock airfield tests and several service responses is praised as a learning exercise for future emergency organization.
A compact item from a historic newspaper page titled The Surra Record. The readable fragments list names and phrases such as Hani MME Onnnert Tintots PM Spade Mirantane Tatterhagde Rede Tope Fabel, implying a section of menu or event cards related to local notices.
Induction of Rev. M. P. Cowle took place Tuesday evening at St Mary's Barra with Archdeacon Seewell officiating in Bishop’s absence. Represented by the Deanery of the Brough, clergy from Auburn Ruth Dean Clare Res EA Riverton and Balaklaya attended. Archdeacon spoke on heritage stressing Sunday schools and devotional training. A Welcome Social followed in the Parish Hall with remarks by Archdeacon and Rev Kenworthy. Mrs Doliman led Mrs Cowie forward for a welcome.
Retiring painter and Mrs Bowen relocate to the City to reside after the husband predeceased the wife some years ago. The notice notes the couple’s move following the painter’s retirement and the earlier death of her husband.
Reading notes show pupils Margaret Belence and Brian Hann in Grade T with others listed as Grade Bown and Grade T Bee Clete Rod ey Joan Melson and Grade IV featuring Wil Heather Bate song Mary Pearce.
Mr Coyle praised Burra and its people after a table laden with Rocering and preserves of all dvds. He spoke on behalf of his wife and thanked the gathering for the extremely useful gifts and for the cordial welcome. The evening was a sphere of friendship ending with an excellent supper.
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