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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1952
Page
1
A fragment discusses how freight and transport costs burden rural areas, raising prices for goods and food. It notes high transport costs from cities to villages and claims distributors bear little share of upkeep, affecting country households and essential commodities.
Burra and district residents speculate after a Mines Department drilling plant arrived at the Burra ration and was hauled away by an Electricity Privately track. Belief runs high there may be copper deposits, but overburden removal and water in the seams pose challenges to any company developing Burra copper.
The Burra Racing Club honored Mr E C Collins as its first life member at the annual meeting. He has long served the institution and was its president for many years though did not seek re election due to health issues.
Burra schoolboy humor showcases misheard lines about "People Who Live in Glass Houses." One child wrote that people who lie in glass houses have lole of windows to wach, while another said people who live in glass houses reach maturity quickly.
Obituary notes the death of financier Lawrence Marte da Vil, a prominent figure in the region's industrial and financial sectors. Authorities and fellow executives hail his long career, philanthropy, and influence on local commerce.
Dave Edwards of Burra Football Club won the Mail Medal and Trophy for fairest and most brilliant player in the North Eastern Football Association. He achieved four firsts and three seconds for 18 points. Reward Trophy tie: G Hancock of Gowelding and B Thompson of Booborowie tied with five firsts and one second for 17 points. Burra player secures Mail Medal three years in a row.
Twenty four trees were planted adjacent to Burra Primary School on Arbor Day by pupils. Principal Mr M Brockman opened the event with a welcome as parents and the School Welfare Club attended. Mr Marston stressed feeding and watering the saplings until mature, noting trees seen on recent trips.
A brief note urges Australians to renew effort toward advancing moral standards through collective social action and ethical behavior.
The Burra Racing Club Limited reports a sound financial position at its annual meeting with total income up from the previous year, notes a £536 net on hand and growth driven by Winning Bet Tax and Betting Control Board receipts. The report pays tribute to long-time committee member Cyril Collins and thanks donors and volunteers, with the next race meeting planned for October in aid of the Burra Hospital and Melbourne betting for the Caulfield Cup Carnival.
A massed start marks the 125 mile road championship with 33 riders contesting. Hodgson as Wheelmen referee and the Burra Citizens Association fundraise for a trophy while weather could affect outcomes. The event and related ceremonies occur at the Burra Hall with local officials and riders named.
Mr J R Barker sent a cheque for £25 to Burra Town Council to aid cemetery work. The council explains that cemeteries are not prioritized during lean times, but maintains access paths. owners are responsible for grave and cemetery block upkeep. Burra notes most rural areas face weed problems, and Burra is not unique.
The government announces a rise in hospital daily benefits from 8 to 12 shillings starting yesterday. All patients receive the higher rate, including age pensioners, while indigents in receipt of relief still get 8 shillings if admitted to hospitals.
The report noted Government Taxes paid totaling £185 in taxes last year with £132 in amusement tax and £68 income tax. Mr G Gaske was re elected president and committee members W G Terry F T Mateton and Kmg BM Hogan were elected without opposition. The meeting closed after these motions.
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