Arbor Day and Empire Day Essay from Burra High School
Mary Cox writes on Arbor Day and Empire Day tracing origins from 1872 and 1901, noting Arbor Day's spread, May timing for planting, and ceremonies. She argues for living memorials of trees, suggests amalgamating the two days, and reflects on national figures and the wartime sacrifices that shaped the era. The essay reflects school heritage and patriotic sentiment in a historical Burra High School publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra High School
Mary Cox
J. Stirling Morton
United States of America
Callgren
Rey Forest
Victoria
Australia
Ie Blake
Nelson
Cook Levine- Stone
Florence Nightingale
Edith Cavell
Austria
Arbor Day
Empire Day
Proposal to move Arbor Day to May 24
The speaker advocates uniting Arbor Day with Empire Day and moving the observance to May 24, arguing it would strengthen the celebrations and align with national sentiment. The remark reflects a call for shared ceremonies in the school community.
Burra C.W.A Holds August Meeting and Fete Plans
The Burra CWA held its monthly meeting on Friday August 15 with good attendance. Miss Rogers attended after a long absence, and apologies were offered by several members. The Hospital Fete on the first Friday in December was announced as an annual event with participation from Burra Burra North Red Grass and other branches. The fete will feature stalls with sweets cake work produce flowers cool drinks and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
C.W.A
Burra
Burra North Red Grass
Joe Cram
Afternoon Tea At Riverton Choral Festival Preparations
Mr A Tennant offered a prize in a competition up to B10. A letter from the Warnes Group Secretary invites Riverton choral festival in September but a member cannot contribute this year. Nurses request CWA to arrange supper for the Hospital Ball. Building ton contribution will include a coat hanger. Meeting notes mention Mel dome Tennant and Humphrys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Tennant
Warnes
Riverton
C.W.A
Meldome, Tennant
Humphrys
Burra Golf Assoc Stableford results and final championship
Results from Wednesday August 27 show A Grade winner Mrs R Pettet with 28 points, followed by Mrs Reed 29, and others. B Grade leaders included Mrs Gebhardt and Miss Tscharke, with Mrs Blight winning the B Grade Championship final 2 up and 1. A general meeting is set for next Wednesday at the Oud House at 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stableford
R. Pettet
C. Gardner
F. Reed
M. Collins
R. M. Ashton
R. Jeffery
J. Gebhardt
Miss Tscharke
C. Blight
G. Jeffery
Tiver
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B.H.S
Zealand
Campbell
Vias A
McCormick International
Lucas
E Hallett
Cooper Engineering
Cooper Engineering Organisation
Car
Tonner
Ead Hinand
Ak Inp Ag
Burra Golf Assoc
Icemaster
H. J. B. Jennison
TYRE
Tslshbone
Vanguard
Burra Motor Co
Motor & General Engineers
Guy HL. Dollman
Humber
Hillman
DODGE
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