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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1942
Page
2
Genuine clearing sale by Goldsbrough Mort Co Ltd at Burra features 4200 sheep including 4200 Bryanoo ewes, wethers, and lambs in various categories. The listing notes months, shorn status, frames, and fat condition across numerous lots, with terms by the auctioneers arranged beforehand.
The notice lists items for sale by auction including bedroom sets, beds, bedding, dining room furniture, carpets, kitchenware, and tools. It also details on another account poultry stock with hens, leghorns, cocks, and equipment, along with other farm supplies and timber.
Notice to creditors claims against the estate of Alfred John Pearson Pinchbeck late of Burra Worth deceased who died at Burra Hospital on July 17 1217 are to be forwarded to the undersigned solicitors for the administrator on or before the 1st October 1543 otherwise they may be excluded from the distribution of the estate. Dated this 14th day of October 1692 Dednall & Worth solicitors
St Mary's Parish Dale hosts a troops dance on October 28 with a programme arranged by the troops. Admission is one shilling with troops admitted free and ladies asked to bring supper. Frances J. Dolman is hon sec.
The Kooringa Methodist Circuit lists Sunday services at KOORINGA at 1 am and 7 pm led by Rev J Martin and Farrell Flat at 2 pm led by J Martin. Noted date February 9.
Sunday schedule notes include anniversaries and service times with references to Rev H and Bartlett. Mentions ANBON dates and TRONMINE facsimile. unclear details appear fragmented but indicate church or community notices and observances scheduled around Sunday readings and anniversaries.
An assortment of short ads and notes lists jobs for an experienced girl for maternity wing at Burra Hospital and various shop tasks. It mentions sales stalls, children’s items, linoleums, paints, saddlery supplies, and a cattle trucking notice. Several items reference Burra and Mt Bryan region commerce and events with scattered dates and prices.
Amateur hour for underaged participants to start at 3 pm with adults 1 shilling, children 6 pence including afternoon tea. Events include pet shows, games for children, prizes, races, and costume contests to benefit Burra Red Cross. notices mention local tailors, licenses, and a November gathering with Garten Street. Proceeds support Red Cross and community activities.
A Saturday event featuring Euchre and Bridge followed by a dance to Ly Jetiner's Orchestra. Prizes awarded for Euchre and Bridge, with proceeds to the Red Cross. Admission for ladies and gentlemen listed. licence details included. Proceeds support Red Cross relief efforts.
All persons should obtain the forms from Burrs Record Office. Each person must secure one form, with Jane as a named recipient. The notice emphasizes individual action and accessibility of required documents.
Memorial notices honor Lloyd family matriarchs and a husband and father lost in action. Expressions of thanks for condolences flood local circles, with names and families acknowledging support after the deaths noted in October and September.
The Burra Record reports an unavoidable breakdown in the machinery department and difficulty obtaining spare parts, causing this week’s issue to appear several hours late. Consequently, several items are held over to next week.
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