CWA to Make Burra Town Hall HQ in 20 Year Lease
The Burra Branch of the CWA will use the Town Hall Lodge Room and adjacent spaces as its HQ under a 20 year lease with renewal. The council will allow the space for a small rental and fund certain improvements while the CWA paints, installs a stove and sink, lays water, and repairs. The plan aims to help liquidate town hall debts and boost public interest in Burra Town Hall.
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Burra
C.W.A
Mesdamés Tennant
Oates
Jeffery
A. B. Riggs
M. Rogers
Cwa
GWA
Burra Town Hall
Burra Cold Storage and Ice Works Expansion
Burra will establish a formal cold storage and ice works facility run by H. Cummins and S. G. Franklin of Adelaide, both formerly with William Angliss Ltd. The operation, unloading rabbits from district trappers, will supply semi trailers to Adelaide and run around the clock.
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Burra
Adelaide
H. Cummins
5. G. Franklin
William Angliss Ltd
Tce
Burra Seeks Burra Road Priority From Government
At a Burra Town Council meeting, the Town Clerk cited information that the Highways Department plans a bitumen road from Boobcrowle and Spalding to feed the north, with Burra seemingly passed over despite a 4 February 1946 ministerial letter claiming the Gaddleworth Burra Red via Black Springs as a priority. Councillors urged MPs to press for Burra Saddleworth Road priority, noting Burra’s position on the main road to Broken Hill and calling for district cooperation.
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Burra
Gounell
E. R. Davey
Highways Dept
Boobcrowle
Spalding
Gad
Dleworth
Black Springs
TH. Woollacott
GS. Hawker
Burra Saddleworth Road
Butra
Broken Hill
Crs
J. Woollacott
Drs Baulderstone
Bevan
Burra Homing Club Elects Winners Of Mr J Scott Trophy
The Burra Homing Club held a Saturday flight for Mr J Scott’s Trophy over 205 miles from Wolseley. A H Broad won with a 30 minute margin, Pete Byrne returning after a year’s absence took second and Stan Kellaway junior finished third. Next Saturday members race for Mickward’s Trophy over the same distance.
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J. Scott
Rece Frira Wolseley
A. H. Broad
Pete Byrne
Stan Kellaway
Mickward
Possible at 900 Yards by Ron Kellock
Ron Kellock scored two possible shots at 900 yards during the fifth stage of the ELC Collins Trophy at Burra Rifle Club. Conditions were fair but long ranges demand wind discipline. next week two teams will be chosen to shoot, start at 1 15 pm, with 800 yard doubles. The Metropolitan Rifle Club of Adelaide may visit Burra for its experience.
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Burra Rifle Club
Ron Kellock
Hellock
E. C. Collins
Burra Club
Metropolitan Rifle Club
Adelaide
Burra
Metro
Button Day and American Afternoon Support Salvation Army
The Salvation Army asks city readers to donate during the Annual Self Denial Appeal with permission for Button Day on Friday September 12 and an American Afternoon on Friday September 19 at 230 PM. Gifts or saleable goods are welcomed to aid seven South Australian social institutions and related work.
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HJ. B. Jenmison
Salvation Army
South Australis
Burra Rates Unimproved Land Values Debated
The Burra Town Council received reply from the Minister for Local Government who refused to express an opinion on unimproved land values for Burra. The Government, at the Montelpal Association’s request, may allow a 33 1/3 percent increase on the maximum rate. Several country councils relying on unimproved values face financial stress, port Pirie would not improve much, Burra’s 4½ square miles include unsubdivided land and Coyne could impose a 5 percent rate on fee simple portions. The council tabled the letter for next meeting.
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Burra
Montelpal Association
Port Pirie
Burra Corporation
Coyne
Hallet Red Cross Meeting Highlights Plans and Appeals
A September meeting noted good attendance despite bad weather. The balance sheet for August was reviewed, and Mrs Owen Smyth outlined correspondence including an invitation to visit new premises and thanks from a food parcel recipient in England. A request from Burra Hospital for nursing staff recruitment was read. Flower Show arrangements for October were discussed, and at the Candwie Cattle Sale a Lunch meal raised 16 for the Food for Britain Appeal. Mrs Parker and her helpers organized lunch and arrangements. Mrs Phin and Mrs A Prior ran two competitions after the trading table opened.
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Auust
Owen Smyth
England
Burra Hospital
Candwie
Food For Britain
Parker
Phin
A. Prior
Burra considers scavenging tender and creek odor action
At a Burra Local Board of Health meeting Dr S J Woollacalt and others discussed replacing scavenging with tenders to save costs. The 524 days yearly work valued high, while casual labor varied with seasons and highway grants. No motion passed. Also inspector ordered to check creek crossing behind Northern Cafe and Commercial Hotel to eliminate a bag smell.
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Burra
S. J. Woollacalt
Bie Awi Log
Mine Pool Buy Controversy Sparks Parish Debate
A correspondence from Ty the Bolster and Woollacott urges the Town to purchase the Mine Pool, arguing the mine is dead and contrasting progress with clinging to the past. The writer mocks the idea, cites scripture about burying the dead, and advocates moving toward a brighter future for children.
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Woollacott
Johnnie Green
Dressed duck competition wins at afternoon event
Afternoon tea served by Section 5. The dressed duck contest judged by Mrs Owen Smyth was won by Mrs R. Thomas. Takings totaled £4 14s 8d from trading table plus £1 4s 1d from afternoon tea and £1 from the competition.
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Owen Smyth
R. Thomas
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Burra Homing Club
Ron’ Kellock
T. R. Kellock
Robins
BO R
Melrose
Collins
Gask Rt
Uw EC
Hopkins
J. EB. Barris
D. Field
G. Reinrich Cry
S Webster
R. G. Bernhardt
F. ‘T. Marston
Bey
The
Hallet Red Cross
Adelaide Wheel
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