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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1947
Page
7
At the Burra Bowling Club annual meeting Mr Joe Pascoe did not seek reelection as secretary and Mr H M Scott was elected to the post. Pascoe, secretary for fourteen years, regarded as a mainstay and also served as selector and handicapper. He was elected vice president.
The Hallett Welfare Club held a sparse monthly meeting with few members. Plans for the forthcoming Children’s Frolic on the 5th September were discussed. Members arranged the trading table, and scholars offered another pleasing item. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames McDonald Philp and Burfield.
Burra Racing Club announces a race meeting on Wednesday 22 October after SAIC reassigned the date from December. The Barossa Club’s planned race at that time was cancelled for unspecified reasons.
The Hallett Methodist Ladies' Guild met on August 21 in social afternoon form with strong attendance. Mrs Bell opened with an overture, followed by items from two young girls and a solo by Mrs Giles. two competitions arranged by Mesdames Thomas and Giles, won by Mesdames Gaskell and Thomas. The trading table run by Mrs N Tiver drew interest, and afternoon tea with Mrs F McDonald. The proceeds totaled eight pounds.
Wet weather kept a fair turnout of bridge and euchre players at Hallett Hall Supper Room on Saturday. Proceeds for St Joseph's Church Burra totaled about £12 with Mrs Meiroise winning the turkey and Mr D Siegert taking first prize in bridge. Consolation prizes went to Mrs Klaebe and Mr K Selgert as goods on the Inden trading table sold quickly and a hearty supper was served by the ladies.
The Hallett Branch hosted the State President Mr Culley and other officials. Discussion covered declining membership and a push to visit Daws Road Hospital to support patients. The Angotichina Chalet project and related fundraising were also addressed.
Hallett Branch recently forwarded £10 to aid a worthy cause. Mr Teasdale Smith spoke on housing problems, finding suitable employment for returned men and women, and settling home troubles. Ladies auxiliary served supper and packed a large food box for Daws Road Hospital.
The Black Springs CWA held a social afternoon in Black Springs Hall on August 21 with 33 members attending. Reports include delegates named for the State Council meeting on September 11 and future craft study in October, plus talks, solos, competitions, and donations of knitted garments for Paddington Babies Hospital in London.
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