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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1948
Page
1
Town councillors plan to inspect road making equipment at the Royal Show. They aim to price a grader and scarifier, consider borrowing under a government scheme, and report back with a view to purchasing gear and hiring a tractor for use.
Public tenders to renovate the Burra Primary and High School yards are soon called after drawn specifications. Estimated cost stands at £754. The district plans to purchase two lots of land beside the school boundary to expand the septic system.
An aged classified line advertises editing services by C. Leslie Phillips at two phone numbers Burra 1a and Hiverton 145, inviting engagement every Monday and sale day.
Burra Town Council met to discuss proposed leases for Aberdeen and Kooringt Tennis Clubs. A clause restricts Sunday play during church hours, allowing it only 1 pm to 5:30 pm if desired, with debates over whether clubs could self enforce voiding leases and the meaning of organised in the agreement.
Dog owners urged to keep dogs off streets on Saturday afternoon for the 4 raide Burra Road Race. The event promises a big race with fine weather and a memorial committee in charge. Riders' progress will be broadcast on local Market Square program. Ladies Race starts at 2:30 p.m.
Riverton Ride Club visited Burra on Saturday and lost to the Burra marksmen. Pleasant but breezy conditions shaped the shoot with scores around 365 for Riverton and 345 for Burr. An afternoon tea and refreshments followed, hosted by local ladies. Captain Field led Riverton, while Captain Deer stood for Burr.
Lou Payles son of Mr and Mrs H Davies of Burra sustained a fractured wrist last Thursday while driving the Excelsior Bakery horse and cart. The float overturned when the horse swerved into a culvert, throwing Lou to the ground.
Adrian Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs Sid Johnson of Burra North, received a bronze medal from the Royal Humane Society for risking himself to save his brother Ken from electrocution earlier this year.
The Royal Australian Air Force observes Commemoration Day in Burra on Wednesday with a brief ceremony at 17 a.m. at the monument. A wreath will honor those who sacrificed their lives in World War II. Burra Air Force Association members seek broad citizen attendance.
At the fifth meeting Burra Town Council rejected the Finance Committee recommendation to borrow 1200 pounds, two thirds from Savings Bank with government subsidy, and three percent plus 5/8 interest. Debate centered on funding the War Memorial and alternative borrowing of 400 pounds under subsidy. An amendment to borrow only 400 pounds under subsidy failed. the council carried the motion with the amended plan.
Messrs W. B. Ashby and Sons of Hallett repeat as Grand Champion Merino Ram at the Royal Adel aide Show. The judge praised this year's exhibit as better than last year’s winner, marking a second consecutive triumph in the succession.
The Burra Racing Club Ltd receives 145 pounds from Betting Control. At the annual meeting, Patron Mr Andrew Tennant awarded a trophy to the winner of the Flying and Race meeting to be held on Wednesday 20th October.
Results from Wolseley race on September 11 for Stan Moore’s trophy list top placings. First P J Byrne blue chequer hen - time 6 35 45. Second C Moore blue bar cock - time 41 43. Third F Brand blue pied heaven - time 6 43. Other placings include P Byrne, A Hy Broad, Lint, W Holman, B Kellaway. Copies available at Burra Beeart Office.
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