Burra Clubs Open Season For 1947-48 In Sunshine
Burra Bowling and Croquet Clubs officially opened the 1947-48 season on a sunlit afternoon. President B Finch welcomed members and visitors as Dir. R C Heddle declared the lawns open, with Mrs M T Fuller rolling the first kitty and B F Marster bowling the opening ball. Afternoon tea followed. lists of committee and members were recorded.
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Burra
B. Finch
Minch
R. C. Heddle
Ofc
Heddle Gald
Steele
M. T. Fuller
B. F Marster
Peake
Adelaide
Heddle
Finks
G. Kevern
H. Hobbs
Farewell Dinner for Inspector Davis at Riverton Central
Twentyfive councils attended a farewell dinner for Inspector Davis of the Highways and Local Government Dept at the Central Hotel Riverton on Wednesday night. The Riverton District Council convened the event with Mr Hannaford presenting a silver tea service a cake dish and cigars as thanks. Strong council representatives praised Davis for his capable service and practical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector Davis
Highways & Local Government Dept
Central Hotel
Riverton
Tat Council
Mr Hannaford
Eptakers
Davis
Hannaford
Haese
Duldig
Burra
E. Finch
Ar E B. Crewes
Burra Races Show Strong Revival After War
Burra Racing Club held its second meeting with fair fields and a large crowd. A superb luncheon and tea by the GWA supported Burra Town Hall Funds as bookmakers handled about £19,170. Officials included Patron Andrew Tennant and President S. C. Collins. King Invader won the Burra Handicap and multiple races featured top locally known horses and trainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra Racing Club
Burra
GWA
Burra Town Hall
South Australia
H. M. Scott
Andrew Tennant Esq
C. Collins
M. W. Bednall
B. Martin
R. G. Bernhardt
Murphy
FT ,Marston
RM. Reed
A. J. Collins
L. R. Boothby
H. E. Rowell
EB. Ellison
B. A. Gordon
Joca
God Gay
Bednall
Melbourne
Copperhouse
Jongs
P_ P
Roberts
Dusty Day
Royal Patrol
Golden Edge
F.F Martin
Burra Hospital Benefits From Lightning Carnival
After the Lightning Football and Basketball Carnival at Booborewie on Saturday September 6, Burra Hospital will receive £35 0s 5d. Gate takings were £26 12s 0d, dence takings £28, donations £25 15s 0d. Expenses totaled £47 7s 1d. Mr N Collins organized the fixture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booborewie
Burra Hospital
Dence
N. Collins
Rifle Shooting Match At Burra Range Draws Small Turnout
Rifle shooting interest rose Saturday as two Prat tipe shoots over 300 yards were held at Burra Range. About a dozen marksmen competed with E Hopkins and J Lloyd sharing top scores. Hopkins posted a 37 with a three. Conditions were easy but sighting remained difficult. A sheep found locked in a range shed, bearing a double allele, was reported to the secretary. Next Saturday the 9th, stage of the Collins Trophy will be shot at 500 and 600 yards under A G Heinrich. EC Hopkins 32 87 69 1 Lloyd ae ni D Field, C Bushell, Betie, L Jefferies y 19 19 88
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Burra Range
E. Hopkins
J. Lloyd
Hopkins
A. G. Heinrich
EC. Hopkins
Lloyd Ae Ni D. Field
C. Bushell
Bet Ie
L. Jefferies Y
Killed Ten Snakes in One Day at Farrell Flat
Mr Harry Preibilin of Farrell Flat reported killing ten snakes in a single day at the old reservoir there during mating season. He later killed four more that week, totaling fourteen for the period. The snakes measured four to five feet and were brown. Reports say additional snakes have been seen in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Preibilin
Farrell Flat
Prelbilia
Stipendiary Report on Burra Races
Stipendiary Stewards Rowell Elliston and Drage report on Burra Races held Wednesday under ideal weather and good attendance. Track in excellent order and well grassed. patron appointments appreciated. Seven races offered. fields were small but racing was interesting.
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Mansra
Rowell
Elliston
Drage
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Royal Post
Speleon
Bachirl
Goody
Redruth
B. M. Oltoway
Arundel
Powersetrt
the Cripple
P. Kelly
Chirain
C. Malavids
Dunlin
A. White
Dashvale
Whitlock
Storm Time
Bromley
Panchala
Carling
Nostradamus
Hollamy
S. BR
Holland
MeLlene
Bing Invader
LC Pete
Wendy Hd
E. D. Thredgold
Pennant—Orinda
el Anderson
Panstone
Johnson
Archdean
G. Hall
Blewnita
Medhurst
Adastra
O'Dea
Tusablue
Whit Jock
Sir Inda
Bleunita
Penstone
Tusablie
R. G. Burrows
Worbut
O. V. Roberts
Oh & Baleaneon
Balkan
Cavellina
B. Clarke
Malavich
Gay Shak
L Patching
Dunim
Penforce
Bourke
Bachiei
Billet
Healey
Nostradamus A1
Lady Pretia
PF. Kelly
Ripponley
Power
Balkan Son
Pentorce
T Ripponley
Dios
Av. Morriss
Noble
Aberdeen Welter
A. G. Berriman
M Marjie Bee
Savius
Maid of Capris
J. Bourke
Bluenita
Moyse
Abeshtr
P Reilly
Abeshir
Iing Invader
Cain
Jacob
Weymouth St. Adelaide
Record Office
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