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Newspaper

Burra Record

Location

Burra, South Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 29, 1946

Page

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Civic Farewell for Dr and Mrs Steele in Burra Hall

A civic farewell for Dr and Mrs Steele was held at Burra Town Hall with Mayor Jenison presiding. Speeches praised Dr Steele for wartime service and long town work, noting his public platform skill and steadfast treatment of Burra’s people while Mrs Steele was lauded for Red Cross and wartime charity efforts.

Oirie Pacewell Myo Dwyneil Eli Worahiy Ht. B. Jenison Jenison Mex Steele Guning Eele France Dr Steele Butra Steele Alwaye Hla Doctor Alwaye Stacie Burra Carpenter Blecle Spethers Ooowie Ballon de Lee Rpporting Woollaett Ssleem Mra Jeff Burre Dr Breele Tim J. G. Sare Burtu Thigh Abe Hing Greele High Goddel Suerle Mary Pearce Dr. Sime Stelle Rodale Breele Busta Mra Steele Red Crews Milka Margaret Breeze Aso Pinsh Burra Nurre Burra Basra Sal Dentéele Mures Dr Beale A. J. Jeffery Red Cross Stace Gterle Btesle Buller RSE Cateter Thong Actire RSL Wegarding Ape

Final Week of RSL Appeals to Finish Club Rooms

The Burra RSL finalizes renovation of club rooms with painting plumbing lighting and floors, aided by over 3000 in equipment and 162 chairs and a piano. The opening is tentatively set for Saturday December 7, with funds needed to complete debt clearance and essential items. Donations urged to A L Sence.

RSL Furniah Club Rooms FFOP Burm Wis Burra Stigulaind Tes Ingig Bur F REL PRCF Burraub Auxiary

Burra Town Council Considers Road Works and Cemetery Care

Burra Town Council held a Monday meeting with Mayor present. Discussions covered a new road from the railway to the main gate costing £9,800, cemetery maintenance including weed clearance and shed for tools, and plans for a West Burra Creek crossing. The council approved pump delivery arrangements for fire response, storage of Band equipment, library floor inspection, and building plans near the billiard saloon. Volunteers also debated timber and asbestos construction and approved minor repairs to playground areas.

May J.B. Jennison E T. Baulderstone Btan Wosllacott W.ai Lee W. Carpenter Aailway Ors Lee Woollatott Burra Ordoe Counci Howe Walla Coinei Burts Creek Trenaurer Etatine Ing Ominci Dlateicl Council Wopllscom Lee Haulderstone Baulderstone AB. Aldam Woollacott Hamdeystone Municipal and Metropoliticar Councils Association Cr Baulderstone Wotllacot Morse Burta North Playground Gr Baulderstone Cr Bauldersteme

Burra function trip cancelled by local council notice

The report shows FREER SCOTT and others announcing the cancellation of a planned trip to a function due to venue capacity and transport limits. Authors reference verbal communications, transport board policy, and that Burra Bus Service would have supported the trip but will not. Local council stock and cemetery maintenance items are also noted as discussed.

A. G. Owen Smyth Bora Burra Hallet Institute Snnes Callis RBS & Alla Gontrol Board Weenos Burts Freer Scott —Hurtle N Booth

Patr or Salon Keeps Quiet About Aristocratic Style

A fragmentary note references a salon with aristocratic styling and manners. Key names or places are unclear, but the tone suggests a quiet event focused on refined dress and refinement rather than spectacle. Further readable details are limited due to garbled OCR text.

Masonic Ball Celebrates Installation Night at Skooringa Lodge

A Masonic Ball for the Skooringa Lodge followed the installation of Worshipful Master Loyd on Wednesday night October 2. Guests arrived after 8:45 PM greeted by W. Martin, with Mrs Loyd in black gown and a scarlet rose bouquet. The hall featured vivid spring flowers, baskets, and large jardin displays. The event opened with the Grand Lodge members and the choir singing the Anthem, followed by a Polonaise dance and remarks from R.W. Bro G C Hamilton. Music by Darrell Field’s Band accompanied by Mr J Thomas and Mrs Thomas. An elaborate supper by Duldig’s Bakery completed the evening.

Bro. Loyd Skooringa Burne Torn Wel Bya R Martin W. J. Loyd Stan ‘Woollatott Lloyd Woollacobt Grand Lodge Naster Wal W. E. Lloyd Stowe Woollacott W. B. Lloyd RW. Bro G C. Bamnilton R.W G. C. Hamilton Darrell Field Ted BBC Ly J. Thomas Sane Thomas Watsoning Gerberas Duldie

Campaign Push for November Clean Up Town Effort

At a Burra Board of Health meeting Mayor urged residents to cooperate in the November Clean Up the Town Campaign. Householders should tidy premises and place rubbish in accessible yards for Council removal. Concerns raised about improper items being left for collection and receptacles on Main Street to be removed as they were being misused.

L0cal Board of Health Burra Carpenter Lae Rosrd

Opening matches of Burra Cricket Association at Wisborks Pari and Racecourt

Opening day fixtures for the Burra Cricket Association are set for Saturday November 2 with two day matches starting at 2 30 pm and 5 45 pm. Koonoona versus BufTuloea Olin leads the list while other games will be played at Wisborks Pari and the Racecourt. Points award system gives two points per 20 runs and per wicket, boosting individual and team improvements. a weekly points resume will appear in The Record.

Wisborks Pari Koonoona BufTuloea Olin Sur

Will forms for older adults now available

The office offers will forms for persons over the age to help prepare a last will. Each form costs one dollar and is obtainable from the office.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr and Mra. Steele Steven A. L. Sence Burra Town Council Cr Carpenter Dr Woollacott de Carpenter Ge Woollacoth Wiley Noth Bauldesstone Ford J.O. Denton Burra Cricket Association Burgundy OLD Lioners Burra Hotel
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