Sir Douglas Mawson Visits Burra and Vanadium Talk
Sir Douglas Mawson, famed Antarctic explorer, visited Burra with students last Thursday. The party toured local sites, discussed vanadium in the region, and sought the old World's End copper prospects hoping for discoveries. Local residents chatted with Mawson as he noted Burra’s vanadium fame and potential scientific interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pouglis Mawson
Burra
Puslea
South Seas
Douglas
Sir Douglas
Local Unemployment Committee Plans Fund Drive and Gala Day
A Burra meeting chaired by Mayor A. B. Riggs Erq. discussed Button Day fundraising with 1000 buttons donated by Dr H Morgan and Gr T H Woollecott. The plan includes Eight Hours Day on October 8, joint sports with Burra Athletic Club, football match ideas, and gate proceeds benefiting the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Riggs
Reve J
W. Coles
F. J. Barnes
Dr. Morgan
Lawn
C. Ben
Lawson
Burra Athletic Club
Drummond
Kel Taway
el. Morgan
Burrs Football Association
St. Ketleway
Mess S. Kellaway
R Bevan
G. Lawn
Athletic Clif
Berri
Kellaway
Burra Golf Club Sees Tie For Third Place Playoff
Burra Golf Club reports a four way tie for third between Hace, Tiddy, Sangster, and Havse after a Saturday playoff. Officials award a joint trophy to Hace and Tiddy instead of another playoff. Ladies Handicap sees Blight and Pearce top a 106 net, with numerous patrons listed. Next Saturday, a match vs Farrell's Flat at 2 15, team roster announced and transport contact noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hace
Tiddy
Sangster
Miss Bight
Miss O. Pearce
Ming Blight
Miss Pearce
Mra, Twist
Mics Prost
Mre Bence
Mrs. Coverdale
Mrs. Weight
Mrs. Barker
Miss Herert
Cesm
Farrell
Fen
Steven
E. Haese
M. Tiddy
C. R. Wright
5. Stewart
H. N. Potter
M. Pearce
A. L. Bence
Kk. Kellock
J. Pederson
Miss Blight
Miss Fuss
Bence
Barker
Arbor Day Celebration at Ayers School
Arbor Day was celebrated Thursday afternoon August 28 at Ayers School with parents and friends joining children. Roy Humphrys chaired. performances included the National Anthem, songs by children, recitations by Murray Brandon and Ivy Heinrich, and a talk on Trees by Rev. Bates. Mrs Warnes and Mrs Barnes attended. trees were planted on the grounds and a tea followed.
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Ayers School
Roy Humphrys
Land
Fredy Heinrich
Humphrys
T. J. Warnes
Barnes
Miss Crowfutt
Murray
Mervyn Humpheys
Recreational Floor Balance Trick from a Newspaper Page
A playful exercise describes lying flat on a carpet with arms folded, lifting a folded newspaper with teeth, and balancing while alternating actions. The routine involves placing a folded sheet underfoot, extending limbs, and attempting to pick up a box of matches with one hand while fighting a candle with the other, all to test balance.
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Mae
Do You KNOW That Odd Household Hacks Spread
A garbled note suggests improvised uses for tobacco and common tools in the home. It hints that cigars ash could be carpet friendly and that dressmaking tools, knitting needles, thimbles, curling tongs, and pincers may substitute for ordinary items. The tone playfully questions spousal reactions.
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Hublw
Dramatic Club plans charity play with volunteers to aid children
A local Dramatic Club proposes a three set play if members contribute focus items. A committee led by the Mayup and Messrs Ghepn and Marse will finalize plans. Donations include clothes from Mrs J G Sara and fruit and meals from several residents to aid undernourished scholars.
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Mayup
Messrs
Ghepn
Marse
Chorn
J. G. Sara
Luke Day
Edwin Harris
Prankers
Oliav
Oborn
J. Kellock
R. Qhorn
Jas Thomsa
N. Drummond
Benevolent Society
District Council of Apoinga Meets for Road Repairs and Allocations
The District Council of Apoinga convened at Covneil Chamber Emu Downs on 30 August 1931 with chair Mrs J A Heinrich. The meeting covered boundary road repairs costing about £10, new road allotments, departmental reports, staff notices, shares of maintenance costs, and upcoming council business including a September court appeal and tenders for cribbings and road work.
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Apoinga
Covneil Chamber
Emu- Downs
J. A. Heinrich
K. Chester Sandland
W. de Noske
A. W. Parley
J. T. Schuppan
J. A. W. Launer
Fartey
Cre Laurer
Noske
Imet Crs
Schmidt, Lindner
Neindorf
Gerlach
Highways Dept
Shell Go
Vacuum Oil Co
Lends Dept
Glork
Sandland
Ge. Schuppan
Farley
Lamer Gue
C ‘Schuppan
Drs
Bundey
J. Dreyer
Bright
J. A.lamar
Anoinira
Emu Downs
Oiffice
Roberts. Stown
Council Chamber
Kooringa
W. F.C. Schmidt
P. Fiedler
Tus. S. Bown
Long’ Water Hole
A. Ruediger
Aberhardt
Pray Poly
Wolf's
P. Mosey
A. Wan Tee
Friebet
Winroport
C.H. Wentachke
Gorse
Bright and
Sandland and
Lanner
Distriet
Sands
Agricultural Bureau Meeting Highlights and Lectures
A South Australia Agricultural Bureau meeting on Friday August 2 featured a lecture by Agricultural Instructor Mr W G Johnston on Farmers Fallacies. He debunked soil and water myths, discussed magnesia and sodium chlorate effects, crop nutrient loss, ploughing depth, and fertilizer practices, then prizes were awarded in a competition with Mr J B Torr winning the Cup for the third year in a row.
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Agriculturat Bureau
Wo M. Burgenet
Chai Ten
Feam Fiverton
W. G. Johnston
Johnston
Jacob
Thore Wa
South Australia
Magnesia
Ain
Yorke Peninsula
Roseworthy
Re Mickel
HL Torr
J.B. ‘Torr
Torr
Messrs
B. St. Bartholomaeus
G. A. Miller
Ture
Booborowie Dance Brings Dust Wind Slideshow
Ueleilent Weather hampered by north wind and dust as residents attended the old-time dance Saturday. Bris L Gill led the organizing committee with Mr BR Wade as BEC and W Tuy ner providing music. The committee plans to continue similar events soon.
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Booborowie
Bris L. Gill
BR. Wade Sutud
BEC
W. Tuyner
Tonger
Porter's Lagoon Club Holds Annual Meeting at McJoward's
Porter's Laggan tenure club met at McJoward's on August 24 with large attendance. Secretary reported progress and a credit balance. Trophy for most singles won by Reg Williams. Officers elected for the new season include I M Howard president and M Raslus secretary treasurer. Subscriptions set at 10s for men and 5s for women. Plan to rejoin Cavandale Association with A and B teams and to prepare courts for upcoming matches.
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Porter's Laggan
Mc Joward
King
TM Howard
Reg. Williams
M. ©. Smith
A. J. Rasmus
J. Malcom
L. J. Piggott
I. M. Howard
Messrs
F. White
J. Goon
A. Mickel
J.J. Dempsey
H.C. Atkine
Flon
Yennis Club Annual Meeting Sets Credit Balance
The Yennis Club held its annual meeting on Monday night August 25 with a large attendance. The report showed a credit balance of £4 11s and expenditure of over £40 on hard court improvements. Officers for the season were elected, and the club decided to rejoin the Cavalndal Association in B grade. Subscriptions were fixed at 12/6 for men and 6d for women.
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Yennis Club
H. R. Schumiacher
Aarge
Hawker
LR Schumacher
G. Duncan
J. Peak
J. Warnes
J. CG. Boehme
W. Rule
J. G. Boehme
Schumacher
J.schultz
Booborowie Football Final Ends Season
Booborowie football season concluded on August 30 with Spalding minor team defeating South Booborowie at North Booborowie oval. About 400 spectators paid, gate takings around £20. The match was rough with players showing pugilistic intent. umpire Blumberg from Adelaide officiated fairly. Spalding to receive shield and medals. South Booborowie finished bottom in minor round but showed strong recovery and promise for next year.
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Booborowie Football Association
Spalding
South Booborowie
North Booborowie Oval
Souths
Blumberg
Adelaide
A. Laurient
Tne Maurice
Ladgard
Ke. Gill
Mannion
Fuller
C. Allen
ML Farrely
Bay
K. Dewhirst
Brandon
Cousins
Warnes
Altough
Next Fear
Indoor Bowls Semi Final Thriller Ends In Narrow Win
Oddfellows junior prems edged out Worsters Blues 12-1 lead, then Blues rallied with three late ends before Oddfellows secured victory. Last bowl sealed the win as the final end closed.
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Ue Burra
Oddfellows Dunior Prems
Worestors Biues
St. Marmar
Hull
Bluey
Blys
Oddfellows
No. 4 Union prize meeting marks strong rifle scores
The No 4 Warrior Rifle Club Union prize meeting at Gawier drew about 80 competitors with excellent scores amid moderate weather. W. K. Oliver of Wasleya won the Aggregate with 170 points. H. G. Oates, A. C. Aughey, and Dixon also posted high marks. The program included Service Matches at 300, 500, and 600 yards, with Oliver and Oates among top scorers. The State Rifle Association meets at Port Adelaide Sept 22–26, urged clubs to nominate to sustain future events with subsidised travel and entry fees. Next week the Bookahurrs Trophy stage will be fired at 600 and 700 yards.
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No. 4
Warrior Rifle Club Union
Gawier
Commonwealth
Brigs Hier General Ca.s
W. K. Oliver
Wasleya
H. G. Ontes
A. C. Aughey
G. Dixon
C. Dixon
H. G. Oates
Alc. Aughey
A. G- Oates
Dixon
A.C. Aughey
A. G. Dahlenhere
A. C. Auchey
Ageregate
KG. Oates
List
Agregate C
R. J. Bell
G. G. Gates
A. ©. Rughey
State Rifle Association
Port Adelaide
Layered Liquids Demonstrate Density Differences
An instruction describes pouring equal parts water castor or cod liver oil and quicksilver into a jar. After mixing and settling, the liquids separate into layers with oil top, water middle, and mercury bottom, illustrating immiscibility and density differences among the liquids.
The Thread That Remains When Burned
A fragment describes soaking white thread in a strong salt solution, drying and repeating to form a salt tube that remains intact after lighting the thread. A curtain ring is suspended from the tube as the thread burns away.
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Sir Douglas Mawson
TX Burra
Local Unemployment Committee
Miss Jones
Burrs High School
Citizen Girls Club
Mise Jones
Ver Jemes A. I. Walker
Geo. Herbert
E. A. Harse
Gladstone
Wright
S. Stewart
Stephen
Twist
Spier
Wedd
Potter
Bednat
Pearse
Mickel
M. Reilly
P Garrard
TD. Wolberton
Read
A. Baker
P. Abbott
W. Bulley
J. Henderson
R. Denton
Auburn Cluh
A. Kirk
Hest Tinedi
A. G. Crown Pra
A. Kinks
EB. Anson
Dr. Chinner
Tare
J. Marconi
B. J. Denton
C. C. Limbert
G. T. Partulle
T. McKinnon
R Afick
Maller al Square
Crawford
Denton
J. Whiewhessl
AG. Kirke
E Tanselt
Jo J.M. Noward
Brokenshire
Dawn Said
Farrel
Mes
As. Bryien
Aj Benton
S. Gur
Mike P Pangan
JO. Tore
Hanson Prom
Eknaren
Liberty
Sara & Co
Aberdeen
Burra Defence
Wndera
Ring Kooringa
Wright's Motors
Pederson
Gince
Jung
Nestle
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