Walker Dies in Adelaide Father of Gilbert Rex and Laurence
Oswald Gilbert Walker died in Adelaide on 23 October following illness. Beloved husband of May Walker of Burra and father of Gilbert Rex, Laurence deceased, and Alan. The news records his death and family connections from the Burra region.
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Oeath Ec
Walker
Adelaide
Oswald Gilbert
May Walker
Burra
Gilbert
Rexils
Laurence
Alan
Burra School Welfare Club Meeting At Assembly Rock
The Burra School Welfare Club held its monthly meeting on Tuesday October 7 with Mrs Jennison presiding. Apologies were received from several members. The treasurer Mrs C Pealtda reported about £50 profit from the Pet Show and takings £1 1s 5d. Afternoon tea and trading table proceeds were noted. next meeting set for Tuesday November 4.
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Burra
Assembly Rock
Jennison
Mesdames Wiseman
A. Clode
C. Thowane
Reed
I. Gare
R. Mary
C Pealtda
Cox
K. Me— Bride
M. Heinrich
Burra North Red TOSS Proceeds donated to Aberdeen Croquet Club
A jovial afternoon on Wednesday October 1 raised funds for the Aberdeen Croquet Club hall use. A raffle donated by Mrs Opperman was won by Mr J Dutdig. Next Red Crags meeting is set for Wednesday November 5 with Paddy's Market for Hospital on Friday November 7.
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Aberdeen Croquet Club
Opperman
J. Dutdig
Red Crags
Settlement of Ex-service land needs eyed in Eyre Peninsula
The Minister of Lands notes existing purchases in Eyre Peninsula and Kenaroo Island for ex-service settlement but cites a continuing shortage of land for the War Services Land Settlement Scheme. Landowners are urged to offer suitable land for government purchase, even if development is required, to aid ex soldiers.
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Hon
Hincks
Eyre Peninsula
Kenearoo Island
War Services
Gov
Obituary of Mr O G Walker of Burra in Adelaide
Obituary outlines the life of Mr O G Walker aged about 66, a Burra identity who moved to Adelaide. He was born in Burra to the late J T Walker, ran a drapery business with his brother Sir AL Walker, and later managed the boot and shoe department. He married May McLaren forty years ago and leaves wife, three sons Gilbert Rex Allen, a daughter Mrs Lisle Davey, and a son Laurie who died in the war serving with the RAAF. Funeral was held at Centennial Park Cemetery with Rev Tillbrace officiating at the graveside.
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O. G. Walker
Burra
Adelaide
Mr Walker
J.T. Walker
Sir AL. Walker
0. G Walker
O. Walker
May McLaren
Gilbert
Rex
Allen
Lisle Davey
Laurie
RAAF
Cer—tennial Park
Saturn Gay
Tillbrace
Burra Town Council Reviews Safety and Public Works
Burra Town Council held its regular meeting on Monday 20 October in the Council Chambers. The mayor and councillors discussed safety of the Service Station site, a public fee for the Victoria Park works, weedkiller use, building permissions, and road maintenance including footpaths and drainage. The council approved a small oil storage building permit, allocated funds, and planned weed cleaning, street graded work, and telecommunication complaints. The abstract of accounts was approved and the meeting adjourned.
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Burra
H. J. B. Jennison
Ors Bevan
Baulderstone
J. Woollacmt
TH. Woollacott
Lee and Marston
S.J. Woollacott
L. L. Flebig
Safa & Co
Wollacott
T. H. Woollacott
Victoria Park
Bevan
Cr T
Woollacott
Kooringa Lodge Installation Ball in Burra
Mooringa Masonic Lodge held its installation ball on a decorated Wednesday night. A large pillar with a Masonic emblem, tulips and Banksia Rose trails dominated the hall. Darrell Field's Orchestra stood under the dress circle, attracting praise as guests arrived and mingled with Grand Lodge members, with dancing continuing to 2 am.
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Mooringa
Burra
Darrell Field
Garl F. Pearce
W. H Lloyd
IPM
Kooringa
Grand Lodge
Grant Lodge
Homr
Carl P.pearcr
Pearce
W. Bro. Pearce Frested the Installing Master Rw, Bro. A. W-B Sims, S.G.W
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Burra Record
Cc Street
Burrs
Frank Tar
Marston
Whephar
Box
Burra North
Cr S. J. Woollacott
Cr Lee
Education Department
J. Woullacott
Lee
Department of Agriculture
Bordertown Corporation
Cr Marston
C.wa
C.W.A
Coun
Baylderstone
A. Bevan
Highways Department
Wenllacott
Holder
Lane Gardens
Ted
B. Jennison
Butra
Cr Baulderstone
Cr Bevan
Matthews
EAU DE Cologne
KMAS
Broviold Eau DE
Cologne
Sootmaker
T. W. Neville
Kooringa Lodge
Bro Sims
Dees
Stanley Studios
Main Street
Clare
A. L. Clode Carpenter
Burra North Pox
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