Presentation to Sgt. N. J. Willis in Burra meeting
At a Burra town meeting Sgt. N J Willis received a cheque from the Burrs Welfare Committee and two parcels. The mayor and local figures praised his wartime service as a councillor and army instructor who trained hundreds of boys. Willis thanked the townspeople, spoke of joining the ALF, and hoped to return soon to share experiences with Burra residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. ‘Vulic
Burrs Welfare ‘Committee
Sgt
Willis
exTown
Barra All Tus Ie
Tet
Burra
Isita
Ana
Sara
P. J. Marston
T. Puller
Burrs Light Horse
Ggt. Willis
R.A Smith
RSL
Sgt. Willisim
ALF
South of Pago Pago and Time Out For Rhythm Screens
Local listings highlight two films opening Saturday. South of Pago Pago spots Jon Ball and a large Pearl Island setting with tropical nights and dramatic romance. Time Out For Rhythm features Rudy Vallee, Ann Miller, Rosemary Lane and a chorus of Broadway names in a lively musical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Artists’ Studios
Pago Pago
Jon Ball
Victor Molagien
Gene Lockhart
Douglas Dumabrille
South
Rudy Vallee
Ann Miller
Rosemary Leno
Allen Jenkins
Joan Merril
Eddie Durant
Rhumba
Glen Gray
Loma Band
Three Stooges
Brenda
Colonna
Miss Lane
Burra Red Cross Monthly Meeting Held in Burra
The Burra Red Cross monthly meeting was chaired by Mrs C. M. Bresle with apologies from several members. Reports treated with correspondence, balance sheet reviewed, sugar coupon request authorized, and thanks extended to supporters of the Auction Sale aiding Surta Red Cross. Prizes in fundraising contests noted, including a turkey won by Mr A Bevan and a bag of carrots to EB Steven, with additional sports prize awarded to Edward Kindly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Bresle
A Tennant
J. Kellock
Dollvan
R. Smith
A. Dapey
Butler
Dank
Steele
Jed Booke
Indies of Worlds
Breee
Surta Red Cross
A. Bevan
Steven
Edward
Burra North
John Tamblyn
Birthday wishes for local residents mark milestones
Birthday congratulations extend to Mrs Richard Hull of Quarry Street Burra on her eighty third birthday October 20. Mrs J G Sare of Barra North reaches seventy eighth birthday October 20 with best wishes. Mrs Sara, younger in appearance, enjoys good health and cheer is noted. Mr Richard Reed of Hoonsware Barra North also celebrates his eighty seventh birthday on October 31 with well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard “Hull
Quarry Street
Burra
Hill
J. G Sare
Barra North
Herie
Sara
Richard Reed
Presentation to Private Arthur Lloyd by Red Cross helpers
In Leighton a presentation was made to Private Arthur Lloyd with Red Cross backing. The Soldiers Welfare Committee led by Mr Fack Field introduced him and Roy Earle spoke for the district. Rev Bartlett spoke for Tronmine Church as a cheque and woollen goods were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Arthur
Lloyd
Lash
Soldiers Welfare Committee
Fack
Field
Roy Earle
BK. Bartlett
Tronmine
Hogan
Mt Bryan East School Weekly Test Results
The report lists sewer grades for Grade VII with students Trist Q.C Lor na Simmons Colin Hughes Norman Maziad and Margery Dare, alongside names Hughes Maxted and Sune. It presents the weekly test results from Mt Bryan East School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levt Hughes
Sune Maxted
Lorna Simmons
Colin Hughes
Norman Maziad
Margery Dare
Burra Newsman Hosts Outback Relatives and Arrivals
Burra residents welcomed visitors during a recent weekend including Mrs Ross Hamilton and family who spent aAb0 holiday at the Schoolhouse Burra. J Brennan of Burra on leave. Les Bowden acts as temporary postmaster while Brennan is away. Walter Pearce and Frank Pearce visit with sister Mrs W Bourman. Thomas Parks grandson Mr Ware returns after 25 years. Mrs James Peak Royston Park visits Burra and stays with Mrs Edgar Pearce amid local greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Hamilton
Urs
Burra
Linden Park
Adelaide
Pearce
Booborawie
Walter
Frank Pearce
W. Bourman
G. Ware
Thomas Parks
Parks
Ware
Hate Parks
J. Brennan
Les Bowden
Peterborough
Brennan
Twin Philps
James Peak
Royston Park
Patty Pledge
Peak
Edgar Pearce
Burra Market Report Surplus Sheep Sale Summary
Burra Market Report shows Elder, Smith & Co listing their second surplus sheep sale. A yarding of 15,465 sheep arrived with strong demand from outside buyers and local farmers. Prices ranged for young ewes to 29 shillings 6 pence, ewes lambs to 19s 7d, wethers lambs to 18s 7d, yearling ewes to 20s 6d, and wethers to 20s.
Farrell Flat Social Notes at Institute Event
A recent Mock .C. feature at the local school drew a good crowd for a Buehre and Dance held October 24 to aid the FCF. Prizes went to Tom Pluperrick and Amy Teaton. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jim Critchrey of Bridgeport Hotel MR Murray Bridge. Mrs Em Potts returned from Melbourne. Adbert Crossing’s progress is noted as an in‑mate at Burra Hospital. Joyce Mickel visits Kepunda Hospital parents. Willie Crocker home staying after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
FCF
Tom Pluperrick
Amy Teaton
Jim Critchrey
Bridgeport Hotel
Murray Bridge
Matt. Smith
Em Potts
Melbourne
Adbert Crossing
Burra Hospital
Joyce Mickel
Kepunda
Hazeen
Weillie Crocker
Burra Obedience Schedule and Local Notices
October 1942 Burra schedule lists daily shifts with names from T Corry to B Jeffery and R Pickering across multiple days. It notes the War era cadre and a farewell mention of Miss D Warner and family moving to Gawler, praising her patriotic support and cafe use for soldiers’ farewells in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Corry
Darrel Young
P. Byrne
Mrsdames Young
Pascoe
B. Puller
Wennesday
W. Mankivell
M. Morton
Hopkine
A Rogers
Butler
R. Roberts
A. Bown
W. Barfield
Nat
Harvey
Ockenden
R. Pickering
Marston
Obituary Notice of Cpl Bob Eilts in New Guinea
Last week Ar R. Hf. Smith and Messrs Hilder Smith Co. received word their former employee Cpl Bob Eilts was killed in action in New Guinea. Bob, 24, had many friends at Burra and in Crystal Brook. Sincere sympathy goes to his parents Mr and Mrs AG Elis of Folive Station Crystal Brook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AG. Elis
Folive Station
Crystal Brook
Burra Red Cross and F.F.C.F. Unit 109 Shop
The shop takings from now on will be equally divided between the two governing bodies. Although flowers were less plentiful Friday the ladies in charge are to be complimented on their efforts. Those in charge were Mesdames B. Davey, L. Davey, S. Pearce, J. Gall, Colin Drew. The amount taken was F1/1/9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
B. Davey
L. Davey
S. Pearce
J. Gall
Colin Drew
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sgt. N. J. Willis
Taleges
Merrill
Oms
New York
Wight Club
E. Angel
Matthews Emporium
Market Square
Matthews
Burra Red Cross
Leighton
Mt. Bryan East School
Co-Operative Insurance CO
2 Australia Ltd
Ba Wee Insurance
Burra Market Report
Burra Observation
Snaed
Walker ‘Sons
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