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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1947
Page
3
Burra Hospital is critically short of nursing staff with only three probationer nurses on duty. Matron McNeil notes two on day shift and one on night shift, though eight probationers are allowed. Miss C Crewes invites young women to learn nursing or volunteers to assist during the shortage.
Last Saturday Miss M V Pearce and Mrs H Davies won the Burra Golf Associates foursomes. Net scores listed include Pearce Davies 25 and several pairings. semi final of the Club Championship saw Mrs Wiseman defeat Mrs Coverdale 7 and 5. A handicap stroke competition is planned for next Saturday with Mrs Coverdale and Miss Davey serving afternoon tea.
I Richardson defeated C Davey 4 and 3 while M P Cowle beat L Tiver 4 and 3 and A Lloyd defeated J Wiseman 7 and 6 with R H Smith overcoming L Thomas 1 up at 19th. Semi final saw A Lloyd beat R Smith 2 and 1. Handicap stroke event over 12 holes included L Bence 58 (16) 42 and I Richardson 69 (6 2/3) 52 1/3 among top results.
The Burra RSL Auxiliary held a general meeting on Friday August 22 at 2 30 p m with good attendance despite bad weather Apologies were received from Mesdames Kellock J Kellock Rosman and Walker Jennison reported visiting two soldiers wives at the Hospital and R Smith named Hospital visitor for the month The auxiliary agreed to fund a fireplace in the Club Rooms Hostesses for the next meeting will be Mesdames Field and Nankivell with Mrs Jeffery and Mrs Collins arranging the Trading Table
The Hanson C W A held a well attended meeting last Wednesday. The Creed was recited and Mrs Pliesche was welcomed with good wishes for happiness in the Branch. An afternoon is planned for September 3 for Mrs Gillett leaving the district. The fete is set for November 12. Competition for next month to be arranged by Mrs Robinson. Miss P Robinson and Mrs Smith to host September. Afternoon tea followed the adjournment.
At a meeting Dr J Woollacott suggested the Burra Mine and adjacent quarry could be acquired for the town due to historical significance. He did not seek purchase of the entire mine property, though some misinterpreted his intent. He argued royalties from the mine and quarry could cover interest costs without full ownership.
Promises of fine gifts for a Paddy's Market drive at Burra North on Friday September 5. Stalls at the Royal Exchange Hotel front. After noon tea, donations can be left at local businesses and will be acknowledged in The Record by Secretary Mrs M Miels.
Burra Cycle Club hosts a ball on Saturday night September 6 at the RSL Rooms. Proceeds total 15 pounds 15 shillings 0 pence for Burra citizens to donate toward the Burra to Adelaide Cycle Race date September 20, 1947. Donations can be left with Secretary J C Goodridge or at R A Bevan's Store.
The verse notes annual winter illness and damp days, wishing for sunshine. It touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy to protect health during gloomy weather.
A teacher asks where Betty is and a student replies Blange says she is expecting to become a sister. The remark plays on Betty’s absence and a playful misinterpretation in a classroom moment.
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