28 Oct 1952
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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1952
Page
1
The Nursea of Burra and District organized a street stall to aid the hospital. Locals donated generously, boosting the fund for medical services and equipment.
A vandalism incident at the Burra North showgrounds damaged trees by stripping bark. Police are investigating the act described in unclear OCR text with no further details on suspects or motives.
Fragmentary notes report Dollinsville Rams at Perth sales with figures noting 30 rams averaging £126 and five rams from Faire banks stud reaching about 150 guineas, summarizing auction activity and values.
A Burra native, now living in Fort Lincoln, publishes a debut work of fiction drawn from years in Bushland study and historic associations. The author traces family moves from Burra to Futra and Fort Lincoln, shaping his inexperience into a deep love of the land and its history.
A circular from Deputy Director Murrey Birec Perth promotes an interstate Young Australia League tour for South Australian boys over the Christmas New Year vacation. The 28 day itinerary visits Melbourne, Ballarat Eureka Stockade, Dunfen Eng, Altona Refinery, Sydney Blue Mountains Gosford, Luna Park, Manly, Brisbane pineapple plantations, Redcliffe, Canberra War Memorial and Parliament House. Prospectus details are available at TAL.
In a Question by Mr A. R. Downer MP, the House of Representatives discusses Country Postal Services. The Postmaster General answers with remarks on the efforts and care given to letters and the need to advertise certain points raised by the honorable member.
Bob Hope plans a visit to the area as part of wartime morale efforts. The program highlights entertainment for servicemen and civilians, reflecting the era's emphasis on supporting troops during conflict.
A very large crowd attended at Burra Town Hall for the Week End play presented by producer Mr T Jenkinson. The performance was well received with commendations for the cast and staging. Stoney urgent details and next charity plans were noted, as the group moves toward further performances.
A successful RSL ball was held at Hallett on Wednesday October 1st. The event raised over £209 for the fund with 400 attendees and many prizes donated by local businesses and members of the public. The gathering was well decorated with silverfruited leaves and thanked all helpers.
The Victorian Wheat and Wool Growers Association meets in Melbourne to press for reform. Proposals include removing unjust charges in state taxation affecting interstate contracts, absorbing state freights at local prices, and allowing farmer labor costs and interest rates aligned with dairy industry levels. Strong opposition to Commonwealth export charges is noted, while talks with the Commonwealth and a long term plan remain open.
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