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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1947
Page
7
The Superphosphate Manufacturers and the GA Railways urge producers to take early delivery of part of their 1947/48 superphosphate requirements. They warn coal and labor shortages could delay production and call for spread deliveries, with orders due by September 30 1947 to ensure steady output and avoid seeding delays. Special payment arrangements cover September to December deliveries.
A formal Redruth Methodist ceremony united Hertha Heinrich and Cyril Venning with Roy Pitman officiating. The bride wore an off white velvet gown with ornate sleeves and train, attended by lavender velvet bridesmaids and two trainbearers, while almond blossom decor and delicate floral touches marked a richly detailed church celebration.
A clipped grocery page lists multiple items including Kerrs SeRvWEL Corn Flakes Up All Bran, cellulose wrapped figs, crystallised cherries, Marmite dates, Golden Syrup, Kelloggs Wheat Biscuits, With Weat Biscuits, and toothpaste brands with their prices. The items read like a wartime or early 20th century ad page showing assorted foods and personal care goods with shillings and pence pricing. None of the entries form a single narrative. they comprise a catalog of available products.
The listing outlines produce and deli staples including middle and roll bacon sliced leg ham metwurst pork sausages saveloys and frankfurts beef dripping table margarine and cheese medium and matured for shoppers seeking standard grocery essentials.
Donald P Kerr of Somergirl Street Burra married in a church ceremony with Tom Wooton and Charles Heinrich as witnesses. Guests, flowers including camelias and sweet peas, reception at Exchange Hotel, three tier cake, telegrams read, gifts received, toastmaster Rev Pitman. Bride wore burgundy gown. reception decor by Mrs Barratt and Mr Lloyd.
Burra Golf Club reports semi finals in the Club Championship with A Lloyd defeating R Smith and M P Cowle beating Richardson. Next Saturday Lloyd vs Cowle for the final. A Flag Competition was won by L Bence with L Thomas second. Red Cross Judy Garland events include a handicap trophy and a long drive contest with afternoon tea fees. Associates: M V Pearce beat Mrs J Wiseman in the final, Mrs M P Cowle won last Saturday's stroke with net 36. Net scores list several players and standings.
A workman arriving at a large industrial plant greeted colleagues with I’m new here. When do We strike and join any planned action. The remark hints at union activity or a potential labor dispute involving newcomers at the site.
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