Sister Mosey Heroism At Burra Hospital Life of Courage
A historical obituary-like notice honors Sister Elizabeth Mosey a former Burra Hospital matron famed for wartime bravery. It recounts her bold acts in Hong Kong and Port Stanley, her Royal Red Cross award, and her status as a prisoner of war now reported in good health, with her family noted in Hobart and Roberts Town.
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Burra Hospital
Elizabeth —— Imony
Ister
J. Morey
Brady Creek
Hobertstown
Hag
Hong Kong
Calhiers
Ner
Ae Sng
Elizabeth Mosey
Mosey
Roberts Town
Eistelds
Masey
Rood Tesith
Obituary Archibald Boulton of Burra Remembered
Archibald Boulton dies suddenly at his Burra residence on Thursday. Born January 19 186 in Burra he married Miss Pitman in 1894 and had three children. Survived by wife and two daughters Mrs H Parkes Burra North and Mrs J C Hantken Adelaide. Funeral Friday with Pearce & Son assisting and Rev Martin officiating.
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Archibald Boulton
Archiaid Boulttin
Burra
Pitman
Burrall
H. Parkes
Burra North
J. C. Hantken
Adelaide
Pearce & Son
Menis
Martin
Burra Observes War Anniversary Prayer Service
Burra marked the third anniversary of the outbreak of war with a Rational Cell to Prayer. The town's shang tolled from 11:80 to midday as Rev. Bartlett led a service at the Silders Memorial Hey. He spoke of an enemy at our gates and urged Australians and the British Empire to strive for eventual victory. National Anthem, silence, and prayers followed, with intercession services held by churches in the evening.
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Yast
Burra Beagle
Seryless
Ruling on Heels Affects Childrens Shoes and Coupons
An official from the Retionme Commission announced a ruling banning shoes with heels exceeding a narrow limit when including the sole width. The decision aims to stop high heel women’s shoes being sold as children’s footwear. Children’s shoes require three coupons versus eight for women’s shoes. Retailers sought clarification on coupon exchanges among retailers manufacturers wholesalers and distributors amid potential confusion. The official stressed the ruling does not classify all low-heel shoes as children's shoes.
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Retionme Commission
Whany
Hallowine Commission
Bedtime Toby Ends as Sneering Housewives Theme
A playful tale recounts four wicked housewives led by Lady Peel, the Fotalers, and Mrs Waste Paul as they scheme to ruin a kitchen with vegetables and water. The story humorously cautions against letting them turn cooking into a nightmare.
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Lady Peel-Fotalers
Burra Observation Past Shifts Overview Schedule
Staffing shift list for Burra Observation notes multiple personnel and times across September. Entries include Ockenden 1 to 3 am, M Marton 3 to 7 am, R H Smith Tuesday ? to 11 pm, W K Pearce 11 to 3 am, KL Mummby 3 to 7 am, Pascoe Lt 06 3 am, Taylor $40 Tam, W Gams Thursday, Ryan 1 to 3, Kellaway 4 to 7 am, Ben Fuller Wednesday 7 to u pm, UL Hassan 1 to 3 am, L Davis 3 to 7 am, M Lee 11 to 2 am, Macarty 2 to 7 am, Garrard Sunday 7 to 1 pm, Hickenbotham 11 to 3 am, Hedler Pearce 3 to 7 am.
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Ockenden
M. Marton
R. H.smith
W. K. Pearce
KL. Mummby
B. Hogan
Pascoe
Taylor
W. Gams
Pan Ryan
Sas
Kellaway
Ben Fuller
Widsy
UL. Hassan
L Davis
Gykes
Tae
Lee
Macarty
R (Garrard
Pam
Hickenbotham
Hedler Pearce
Sun
Steven
Hanson Red Cross Branch Monthly Meeting Notes
The Hanson Red Cross Branch held its monthly meeting on September 19. Mrs. Marchant chaired. a dance planned for August was canceled due to heavy rains. A donation of £10 came from Mrs. Culley. Proposals were made to forward £20 to Red Cross Headquarters. Upcoming events include teams, a dancing event, a Pet Show, and a Trading Table. Afternoon tea was prepared by Mesdames Brereton and Mitchell. Next meeting set for October 7.
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Marchant
Tate
Dyle
Erenior
Mesdames
T. Dempsey
HL Trilagean
M. Roger
J. Dempsey
J. Marchant
Mesdame
Burra North Red Cross Branch Meeting Highlights
The Burra North Red Cross Branch held its September meeting at Croquet Hall with Mrs. Sera presiding. Attendees included apologies from Mesdames Steer Clode Beatin Wardle and Woodmen. three babies Norman Bartlett Lloyd Fisher and Baus Setters competed in the Baby Competition. funds were discussed including ARP and a donation from Burrawhi. Further plans covered social afternoons, supper arrangements for the Royal Institution event on the 7th, and a trading table with items donated by Bartholomaeus and Racers.
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Croquet Hall
Tony
Sera
Mesdames Steer
Clode
Beatin
Wardle
Woodmen
Norman Bartlett
Lloyd Fisher
Baus Setters
Rane
Burrawhi
Cance
Royal Institution
Felice House
F. Sara
Jeminson
Crogart Fall
Bartholomaeus
Burra
Ein
Edbycetine
Racers
Bonython
Arbor Day Observance at Burra Public School
The annual Arbor Day event at Burra Public School will be held Friday, September 1 at 11:30 am. Two trees will be dedicated to fallen scholars Rod Wilson and Richard Astabetl, honored posthumously for service in the war.
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Burra Public School
Arbor Day
Rod Wilsom
FL Webson
Richard Astabetl
W. Satchell
Int Riverioa
Cornsacks for Wheat and Barley Growers Ad
Advertisement outlines required details for corn sacks requisitions under Wheat and Barley Growers licence. It notes Licence number printed top right for owner and top left for sharefarmer, identity card, ration book, area, acreage, action number, and other crop ration details in records.
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Isat Tzeue Plvieye Iean Gon
Wheat Imetry Stabilization Board
Record Rain Totals for 1962 Season Highlight
Weather summary notes August 1962 saw heavy rainfall with over three inches in a month. The year’s total reached 1583 points, exceeding typical yields by a wide margin and marking a record high for the period.
Burra Red Cross and F.F.C.F. Shop’s Busy Day
Mesdames Finch A Bown Davey BE J Davey and Miss Fingh plus Livery staff ran a busy Friday shop day at Burra with afternoon tea and a bustling trading table. Fresh produce and cake sales drew many enquiries while leaders J Finch Ro Smith J Kellock and Miss M Davey assisted. takings reached £10 3s 6d.
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Mesdames Finch
A. Bown
A Davey
J. Davey
A . Bead
Kindness to Animals in Shearing Yard Turmoil
A rough incident in a shearing yard shows a man losing temper with a sheep. He strikes and vents anger when the animal moves or resists, revealing poor self control and a bias against the sheep’s instinct to stay calm.
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Deiie
Building Potato Supplies In Its Production Plans
The Australian Potato Committee aims to meet the production goal set by the Australian Food Council by increasing planting area by 50 percent above the five year average. It seeks preferred seed distribution to Queensland and notes existing efforts to supply potatoes to military forces, saving manpower and transport for southern states.
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Australian Food Council
Australian Potato Comunttae
Iakiba Aericnieeeal Pt
Quesadnand
Queensland
Increase in Tobacco Production Hinted by Minister
The Minister of Commerce Mr Scully assured growers of government support to secure a substantial rise in tobacco production. He urged increased acreages for the season and promised adequate fertilizer supplies. He also referred to next season’s tobacco leaf prize and the government’s role in supporting growers.
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Scully
Burra and District Welfare Committee Adds Pending Details
The Burra and District Welfare Committee notes additions with particulars to date of adjustment so distribution can be completed. Signed R. H. Riges, Secretary.
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Burra
Rs’ Welfare Committee
Dehydration Advances to Feed Armies and Farms
The article outlines large scale dehydration of produce in Australia and the United States to preserve vegetables, fruit, and potatoes for military and civilian use. It highlights citrus, alfalfa, and Irish potato dehydration efforts, with plants aiming to reduce shipping weight and storage needs, and notes the Warriner Staten Plant in Louisiana supplying dehydrated sweet potatoes to the Army.
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Bet Uc
Australia
Prult
Cingie Valley
Warriner Staten
Louisiana
United “Nations
America
Scrap Rubber and Paper Appeal for War Effort
A strained supply chain and paper shortages prompt a public appeal to collect scrap rubber and waste paper. Citizens are urged to place usable materials in designated bins and deliver them to local depots for the war effort, stressing that broad participation is essential.
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Jessen Paper Board
Two Coupons Required For Industrial Socks Advertisement
An old advertisement explains industrial socks require only two coupons, unlike ordinary men’s socks needing four. The industrial socks must be made of woolen or worsted yarn and weigh three ounces or more, with a belt inch or so noted in the text.
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Toby
Sara & CO
Torastoy
Goring
Ander
Hanson Red Cross Branch
Burra North Red Cross Branch
Burra Red Cross and
F.F.C.F
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