Wirths Circus to Visit Burra for One Night
Wirth Bros circus brings a full program to Burra on Friday September 18 for a single performance. The show features international acts including Kobe gymnasts, the Hilton trio, Carbine the trained camel, the Carleens, Ono Otas, and pet elephants, tigers, ponies, and the gorilla Lady Betty performing domestic duties. The circus also offers an afternoon zoo display from 4 pm with a wide array of wild animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirth
Burra
Wirth Bros
Australasia
Phillip Wirth
Cieur Wirth Bros
Europe
Kobe
Berlin
Wintergarten
Seven Hiltons
Ronald Hilton
Onotas
Leonard Onota
Royal Bengal
Puke
Golden Horse
Pluto & Pinto
Lady Betty
Farming in Soviet Russia lecture attracts 70 attendees
The Agricultural Bureau hosted about 70 listeners for a lecture by Mr G. AS Hawker of MELE on farming in Soviet Russia. Lantern slides illustrated the talk, noting Russia’s vast fertile areas but low living standards and improved methods under Bolshevik rule. A vote of thanks was carried. next meeting is Thursday September 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny
Humphrys Ws
Ratepayers Seek Poll On Borrowing For Pool
At a Town Council meeting a petition signed by 100 ratepayers demanded a poll to decide if the council should borrow £400 secured by the General Rate to build a swimming pool. Discussion covered petition validity, alleged politicking, cost to ratepayers, and whether the pool is desired, with threats to rescind later actions and a poll tentatively set for the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow
Werth
Cy Jennican
Hint
Kellaway
Mayor Defers Boundary Change Debate as Poll Scheduled
Dr Jeffery noted the boundary alteration matter alongside the other business. The Mayor indicated the issue could be addressed later. Cr Dowher has withdrawn his motion and the poll is to be taken on a date to be fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr Worth
Cr Kellawayh
Jeffery
Cr Dowher
Prize Winning Empire Day Essay Victory
Prize winning essays describe Empire Day celebrations and Queen Victoria’s birthday as the Empire’s anniversary. The 1926 centenary theme celebrates Britain’s reach, loyalty, and duty, with speeches by students and a note on Australia’s centenary in 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Riggs
Ean Bunney
Victor
Queen Victoria
Io Zhont
Tay
Britain
Witheland
Pram
South Australia
Joyce Dyer
Victoria
Africa
Australia
Canada
Egypt
India
England
Adelaide
Jalthough
Burra Town Council Meeting Minutes September Action
Burra Town Council met Monday evening September 7 with most councillors present except Cy Jennican. The McBrides offered land for widening near Mine Bridge if transfer fees were waived. the clerk accepted. The Burra Electric Supply Co. agreed to provide floodlight current for Fallen Soldiers Memorial at £10 per year, cheaper than standard rates. The council received circulars from the Burra andamp. Centenary associations about tourism and membership. Applications and maintenance items were approved including a new shop front upgrade, hospital board representation, and road and footpath repairs. Accounts were passed and the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Kellaway
Grow
Oxe
Worth
Wis
Dr Biggs
Gr Biggs
Ge Jeffery
Cr Worth
Cr Kellawey
Cr Dow
Telam
Gnance
Cr Jeffery
Burra
Cy Jennican
Mesers A. J
Pi A. McBride
Messrs McBride
Burrs Electric Supply Co
BAA
AL. Clode
Mesrs Mathews
Burr
Dr Daw
Gordon
Dow
Jeffery
Dew
Burra Homing Club Stakes 271 Mile Open Race
The Burra Homing Club held a 271 mile young bird championship from Marree on a perfect day. W. Pearce dominated, taking the first three places with ROH 1723 SARP 35 1444 ypm, BRAC 1713 SARP 35 1444 ypm, and BC WEG 1818 SARP 95 1444 ypm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Marree
W. Pearce
H. W. Pearce
A. W. Pearce
F. J. Pearce
P. J. Byrne
A. Sampson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walker & Sons
Hardie
Dantop
Barnet Glass
Jeffery S&s Byrne
Burra Motor Co
Dodge Bros
DE 8Oto
Hillman and Humber Cars
Horwood Bagshaw Farm Machinery
Nelson Hann
Crew and Crewes Ltd
Pederson & Son
Dynscol Shore Homes
Asmart
Telephone
Jennison
Kooringca
W. G. Terry
Burra Town Council
Edward VII
Exchange Hotel
Baren Centenary Committee
Cognell
de Dow
Commercial St
Hospital
Queen and
Church Streets
Burra Homing Club
M. T. Fuller
Aberdeen
National Metal Life Association
Golden Voice Radio
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