Ninety fifth Birthday Celebrated at Batge Terrace
Mrs Me Kleffus of Batge Terrace Burra celebrated her ninety fifth birthday on a Tuesday after tion past with a lively party. Born in 1856 in Eshudor South Australia she has led a strenuous life and remains active, trading the newspaper and keeping house with help from a neighbour. The gathering included Mayor Woall acott and several officials, with flowers gifts and cards arriving from friends. The May or conveyed best wishes and highlighted Mrs Javas on present appearances though the Mayoress was unable to attend due to disposition illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Jong Ute
Me Kleffus
Batge Terrace
Burra
Eshudor
South Australia
Partinulariy
Ockenden
Bowers
le Lea
Wahling
P. Borawsky
Woallacott
B. Buss
Mise G. Pearse
E. Wohling
J. Martin
Kils
Javas
Prenild
Monga
Local Police Officer Honored Amid Station Events
Local police officer Mr BL received congratulations as 13 candidates competed for a promotion at North Police Station. The event featured speeches from the mayor and ladies of the Benevolent Society, with birthday cake, gifts, and gratitude to Mrs Klstus and Mrs Wohling. All present urged everyone to prepare a will.
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Nrsthen
Char
Sutra North
Tim
Burra Nort
Mir
Benythan
McDonald, Kain
Jobes
Copperhouse School Dance Aids Patriotic Funds
A Copperhouse School dance held Saturday August 220d attracted good attendance. Music was by Mrs L Johnstone Welling W Butler and Mrs Roberts. Supper served by parents. After, teacher Me Ma lanie thanked helpers and contributors. Upcoming exams and break-up party noted with results listed for grades VII to II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
L. Johnstone
Welling
W. Butler
Roberts
Etn Auguste
Russ Webster
Richard Maple
Oolin Fuster
Robert Fuster
Sear
Molle Willsans
Fancy Dress Ball at Binlalse Ball at Binlalse
The Fancy Dress Ball held at Binlalse Black Springs on Wednesday August 19 proved a social and financial success. Attendees wore artistic costumes and enjoyed polonaise dancing, with Miss J Borowsky and others providing music. Prizes honored children and adults. proceeds of £11 5s 3d benefited the WED and IRC Queens, Melva Smith and Edna Rowan among helpers.
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Black Springs
J. Borowsky
Miusvanes
Mess
Mes Hhimpbeys
Faichen
N. Meinsich
M. Heinken
Mrs. Jones
Manooray
Doris Rowan
Flower
Ten Hersey
Dwarty
Norah Howard
Swali
Brian Scott
Pat
Brian Tansin
Garry
Dann
Collinoee
Mary Howard
Jubilee
Scott
Belone
Thommens
Zeim
Pompadours
Ean Selroeder
Mr. Sewls
Dodds
Creal
IRC
Melva Miitler
Edna Rowan
Burra Red Cross Weekly Shop Opens Under Mrs Tennant
Burra Red Cross and FFCF Unit 109 Burra weekly shop opened on Friday under supervision of Mrs Tennant with Mesdames Mastin Lone and others assisting. A ready sale for home made cakes and vegetables plus strong demand for dressed rabbits noted. Takings reached £1 6s 7d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames A. Tennant
R. Mastin
A. Loneationasian
Ségrstty
Ty Mesdarmes Smith
A. Xelice Aed
Bette
School Children to Dedicate Tree for War Hero Rod Wilson
September 11 Arbor Day event at Burrs Primary School will dedicate one of the planted trees to Rod Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Wilson. Rev Barnest will conduct, honoring a Burrs boy for his service on HMAS Sydney.
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Rod. Wilson
Burrs Primary
Rod. Witon Ran
HMAS
Sydney
Barnlest
Burrs
Rod Wilson
Hugh Wilson
Pressing More Wool Into Every Bale
A historical note discusses wool bale weights across regions. It cites 1930-41 state averages around 293 lb, with Victoria at 285 lb the lowest on the mainland. The document urges woolgrowers to conserve wool packs by pressing bales to heavier weights despite past economic constraints. It references an ANS Italian Wool Board advertisement urging weight conservation.
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Victoria
Staten
Zealand
Ansttalian Wool Board
Fils
India
Australia
Burra F F Comforts Fund Unit 109 Meeting Report
Monthly meeting of the Burra F F Comforts Fund unit 109 presided by Tennant with full attendance. Minutes read and approved. apologies noted. Treasurer’s report shows a balance of £35 13s 9d. Correspondence includes thanks from Headquarters and a Christmas hamper appeal. Members urged to donate clothing and socks. stock supplies at Headquarters running low. Fortnight totals include 23 pairs of socks, 1 scarf, 7 mittens, etc. Afternoon tea raised 14s 6d.
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Tennant
A. Grant
J. Tenmant
Ashton
Butler
Walt
Bisa
Cuffiniem
Belacavas
Seamen's Jersky's
Jrrea
Benmanne
Emlet
Burra High School Assembly Ends Term. Vacation Begins
At the last day assembly principals and staff awarded merit ribbons to scholars who performed well in the term. Mrs Jensison presented the ribbons and gave an address. Students now begin vacation and will return for the final term on September 2.
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Perm
Wuistandie
Mra Jensison
Mid Northern High Schools Sports Shield Winners Named
Seaford Burr a and Clare schools competed at Taverton in August for the Mid Northern High Schools Sports meet. Clare School won the Shield with 49a points, Burra High School 87, Riverton 594 points. Wins came from boys spry and tunnelball teams and FR Eaton with four junior event victories. Bob Seaford excelled with four firsts and a second in open events. Girls and junior events showed strong school competition under Riverton Headmaster Mr A Alicheas.
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Golweather
Aish
Taverton
All
Miller
Riverton
Ieee
Riverton High School
A . Alicheas
Burra
Ponte
T- Cain
Jay Gis
Fiverton
Glare
Burs
Igre Iverton
Clare
Burrs
Riverwa
Ge Musopelen
D. Sone Sven
D. Sprige Fer Tee
Seaton
B Smith
Janie Farr
Mr Dask
Aves
D. Baches
F. Lloyd
Vi Fistvey
Burra Observation Post Schedule Tidbits
Burra Observation Post lists varied starting times across August 31 and September 1 with names such as Darrel Young Sam RL Butter and ALP Rogers plus multiple handoffs. Entries cite shifts from early morning to midday and indicate noted adjustments or postings at local times and places.
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Bionxiay
Darrel Young
Sam
Alp Rogers
Pam
Pi S. Kellaway
Sin
Bris
BR. Jeffery
Hito
B. Ram
Rao
Local school sports meet results Open events
Seaford and Riverton clubs dominated a junior and open athletics day listing events from skipping races to long throws and overhead ball. Participants included K Miller C Davies J Bourmann Byles Glare Burra Clare and Riverton with times and distances recorded across multiple categories.
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Boye
R. Seaford
K. Miller
Han
ER. Eaton
Byles
Smith
J. Bourmann
C Davies
Aoe
B. Michael
J. Pascoe
Gealord
F. Pedler
XC Miller
Bob Seaford
K. Sephens
P. Humparss
Riverton
Clare
Burra
P. Davies
J. Bourman
R. Sith
Beprieg
Mi $F
Stephens
Eaton
Torr Fair
Dack
East Thron
James
Dauldlamy
Glare
Burr
Soya
Riverton Burre
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Lowis
Kleffus
Helen Wilkinson
Benevolent Society
Pitt
Whitehorn
Annie Herbert
Dot Halliday
Adelside
Walson
sHura Records Office
Arauine
Peasy Corp Unis
Max Urs
Amcor
Servicek Anceneon
Lames Mtarlaval Hareeser
Lorgact
Sara &Co
Copperhouse School
Binlalse
Burra High School
Mid-Northern High Schools Sports
Seaford
Baton
STAD
Swaney
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