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Newspaper

Burra Record

Location

Burra, South Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 01, 1942

Page

3

Social Evening at August Social for Incal Folk

Mr and Mrs Alex Simmons hosted the monthly social on Saturday night August 28 drawing a mixed Incal attendance. The program featured parlor games and competitions with George Wilmott winning hidden names, Miss Olive Doyle correct in lucky number, and Mrs Alex Simmons winning prizes. Letters from the Grose Departments were read and proceeds from the event totaled 5 5 1. Work handed included gifts to several residents.

Alex Sim— Mony Australia George Wilmott Simmons Tom Emmerson Itamon Wes Olive Doyle B. Wilks Georgie Dare Betty Gifford Wilks Charles Dare Alex Simmons Lewis Gare He Grose Pie Fred Fenn Woo Gurmer Gare Dure Simmon Wilke Butignholes Mar James Brarny J. M Gordon Maxie Wks Venus Dare

L A U B M A N P A N K Opticians Adopts Next Visit Date

The notice from Laubman and Pank Certified Opticians at Gawler Place Adelaide asks customers to watch for the date of their next visit.

Geeer Gawler Place Adelaide

Knitters Should Watch For These Sock Faults

An article outlines common sock defects and fixes. Mrs ALG McDonald leads the inspection at Lie depot, urging knitters to ensure uniform foot length, correct heel flap size, proper grafting, and careful wool joining for comfortable, well-constructed socks.

Alg. McDonald Badian

Australian Food Council plan eases beef shortage

Long-range cattle from Buster Kimber leys travel across months to rich grazing areas of Queensland where they will be fattened for fresh meat or gunning. There is heavy demand for beef in the present mantis and the council's planning averts a very short supply of meat.

Kimberleys Queensid Australian Food Council

Heenzo Cough Remedy Claim Promises Three Uses

Fragmented ad text touts a three in one HEENZO remedy for chest nose and throat ailments. It markets internal use for influenza and other ailments, treats with a ritual antiseptic, and suggests mixing to create a cough remedy. The ad cites a concentrated Bren EO bottle costing 2 shillings as economical for families.

Amateur Hour and Ball Impress Institute Audience

Adverse weather did not dampen the Institute event on August 28 as the Amateur Hour and Ball, led by Albert Crossing and featuring Rev. Davis, drew praise. Performers from Pauline Denton to Irene Bailey, Brian Hanson, and Josie Borawsky entertained, while Mrs Davis and Miss Sundercock sparked laughter. the evening closed with dancing and a home‑made supper.

Red Cross Snd Frcp Albert Crossing Davis Riverton Australis Pauline Denton Richard Robinson Willis Sisters Taree Harry McAleer Rosemary Borge Brian Hanson Radina Ts Sive Irene Bailey Irene Huey Josie Borawsky Claude Rasmus Rick Read Miss Humpheys Miss Tasking Missex Howard Josie “Orowsky Ab Bische Sprites Jean Ley Humphrys Tom Turner Harry ‘McAleer Gublitan Robinson

Wool demonstration at Adelaide school inspires wool buyers

On August 25 Mr Codrington head of wool instruction led a Byron audience for a demonstration of Merino wools. Many locals attended with visitors as bales were opened revealing a single large fleece impression. A vote of thanks honored Mr Dorrington for the event and funds were raised for the local Red Cross monthly drive.

Codrington Adelaide Schial Ot Gs Bryon Ageoulturst ‘Bureau Deaducer BH. E. Dunstan W. Gare Dorrington George Red Cross

Burra Record Office Forms Notice

All persons are advised that forms are obtainable from the Burra Record Office, priced at one shilling each.

Burra

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