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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1936
Page
2
Mrs Harold A Banks of Queen Street Kooringa will be at home on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons September 102 and 17 inviting friends and neighbors to call at her residence for tea and social chats.
A dense page offers various notices and ads including dance events at Crowie Memorial Hall with proceeds to hall funds, medical and harness repairs by Wilkinsons, Field and others selling plough shares oats and butter, Puff Paste by Adams Fields, Orinda Dairy milk, Coverdale and Spilkinson stock for requisites, and requests to return borrowed books.
Notice from Gask Brothers of a black gelding missing since Wednesday from Gilrose Gum Creek area. Distinguishing white tip on hind fetlock and saddle mark on front fetlock. Respond to Gum Creek if seen.
Tenders close at noon Monday September 14 1980 for chains and rubble works on local roads. Specifications may be inspected on application to clerk GEG Powell. Public works involve locations near Hanis residence on the Trune Hanson road Gum Creek road and J Rogers dam on the Lemminefansin road.
Deputy Master of the Supreme Court of South Australia directs all creditors and other persons to file claims against the estate of Elizabeth Bray Ley widow at Hallett. Probate granted to Evan McDonald of 3 Malcolm Street Dunleath. Claims due by October 1926. failure to comply excludes claimants. Treloar & Treloar solicitors for the executor.
The District Council of Hallett invites tenders up to 4 eblock numbers on Friday September 12 for Black Rock Road work and several reconditioning contracts between Ulooloo Whyte Yaroonie and related sites. Specifications and forms available at Hallett District Office and local shops. deposit five pounds per tender. No tender guaranteed.
Morning services listed at Redruth with Rev A Dyer speaking on Acid Test and at Hanson and Tronmine with Rev A Dyer and Mr O Hehmelt noted. Westbury has no service.
The notice advertises an auction by Elder Smith & Co Limited at Burra Market on Friday September 25 at 1.45 pm. It lists about 3000 sheep with 40 fat ewes, 100 Boyder Leicester Cross lambs, 470 ewes various ages, and numerous other lots described as well grown and in prime condition. Various owners and breeders are noted with lots including 800 webb ers and 300 ewes.
Incomplete notice states that further terms are invited at the sale and that any client requiring terms should arrange with the auctioneers before proceeding. The brief provides no dates or locations.
An old Burra cinema advertises admission in several classes. Front seats cost 1 shilling with a tee, back seats and circle 2 shillings with a children's concession under 12. A reservation fee of 4d applies. Tickets available at Coverdale's Pharmacy via Day Sales, phone Keoringa 32.
The Burra Record dated Tuesday September 8 provides an office address at Commercial Street Rearings and lists Ernest Frederick Marston as proprietor with telephone service. Published weekly on Tuesday afternoons.
Mr M S Edwards secretary Show Society is away visiting Adel. Mrs Jaz Melville and two daughters left for their new home near Kalgoorlie after a fortnight’s East West trip. Melville hosted in Koovinea by Mr and Mrs L Wicklein. Adolph Bartholomaeus of Pinsley West Australia visits Burra after 39 years, plans weeks with relatives. sister Miss Bartholomious of Aberdeen noted. Chas and Otto Bartholomaeus of Glenelg are mentioned as brothers. Mr and Mrs C G Walkerett planned to travel to Tuherty on Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Walley met Mr and Mrs W Anderson who arrived from Mongolia for a holiday to the old country. Anderson known for years at Kearings Telephone Centre. Mr Potter, ex-manager of Drew & Crewes Ltd., leaves Burra after buying a Kensington business. Mrs Potter to depart tomorrow. Golf and Tennis Club and many friends will miss Mr and Mrs Potter.
Local news notes W. Carpenter acknowledges Burra Institute Committee for book parcels from Mrs HH dynaison and Shir ley McBride. Mentions mushroom tasting, Tung specimen, and promoting Geqn Strat ton-Porter's epic The Keen to all the Bees scene on the Californian coast. Film features include Keeper of the Bees and Two Hearts in Harmony with Technicolor La Cucaracha. Burrs Golf Club held a social with Marynny Orchestra, superb hall decor, and a gala supper. Burra to host forty New Zealand pastoralists and five SA government reps during show week, may affect local attendance.
An Adelaide visit recounts a convivial evening at the newly renovated Black Swan Hotel on North Terrace. Guests included George Miler of Farrells Flat and Miss Bicly, with Jack Kearns joining the staff, all welcoming Northern visitors with a hearty reception and ample parking at the modern venue.
Kapunda secured a seventh consecutive victory at the Mid-Northern High School meet held at Dutton Park Kabunda on Wednesday. Riverton Clare and Wurva contended for lead at various times as Burra High School individuals won multiple events including Norma Young and Huth Me minor in girls 60 yard dash and boys shot put.
The Burra Bowling Club met at the Burrs Fintel on Tuesday evening with retiring president Mr E E Davey in the chair. The secretary’s report shows finances improved but still weaker than twelve months ago as major expenses and mower overhauls were needed. subscriptions were £80 9s, with 9 full and 4 new night members. Interclub results were modest, 5 wins 7 defeats 1 draw, and the Pennant and trophies noted. New officers were elected led by Mr M Steele as president and Mr H Robinson as vice president.
The Burra Homing Club held its Special Centenary Race with birds released at Wiklism Creek at 7 16 am after an earlier plan from Marree. C Kellaway clocked the B C C in 14 hours 20 minutes covering 360 miles at 726 yards per minute, followed by A Sampzon B C 717 yd/min HL Pearce B C C 646 yd/min and P J Byrne B B C 581 yd/min. Next Saturday features the Young Bird Derby from Marree 270 miles with aggregate standings led by HL Pearce C Kellaway S Kellaway.
A playful verse notes codfish laying 10 009 eggs while a humble hen lays one. It mocks codfish boasting, then asserts the value of advertising as a universal lesson.
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