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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1947
Page
3
Weather and holidays have disrupted play with umpires and teams missing matches. Semis at the High School Courts on Saturday will be fast as teams strive to avoid an early exit. Royal and St. Mary’s may face Kooringa Methodists, with play starting at 2 45 pm and local spectator support urged.
Burra Show plans proceed with exhibitor preparations for the 11 October 1947 event. Secretary Hurtle M. Scott reports strong committee progress and high enthusiasm. Officials named, luncheon planned, Mr G Stanley Hawker invited to open the show. Store closures proposed at 11 90 am and bids approved for Publican's Booth. Sheep shearing demonstration arranged with six sheep to be conveyed by Mr Ross Earl. Catalogues available from the Secretary.
The Booborowie Ladies Auxiliary affiliated with the Fathers Association held a Euchre party and dance on Saturday September 13. Mrs H Taylor won the Ladies prize. Consolation went to Mrs P C Brook. Mr Maurice Farrelly won the Gents prize. Consolation went to Mr E E George. Jack Field's Band provided music and the committee thanked patrons and helpers for fundraising efforts.
A report from India states a future tea cup could be made by dropping a tablet into hot water with milk and sugar. Ceylon tea experts are testing compressed tea leaves formed into aspirin sized tablets while still green.
Mrs R J Jeffery organizer says committees of film stars are working well and notes two Bridge Parties and a Paddy's Market in the past fortnight raised £36. At a December 19 banking deadline, all funds will be handed to Miss C Crewes, with the Voting Board moved to Market Square to show weekly totals.
Last Saturday the Burra Homing Club flew a face from Wolsely but a strong head wind hindered good times. Stan Kelley jnr led the season as most consistent owner with A H Broad second. The club plans a season ending Smoke Social with details to follow.
British scientists aboard a whaling ship will test underwater frogmen in special suits to take blood samples from surfacing whales and install thermometers in harpoons. The aim is to learn how whales stay submerged and how deep sea diving could be improved for humans.
Two men who lunched in the club house go out for a second round of golf. On the first tee one misses the ball, another swings at air. The first man wryly notes the round will be a ding dong stroke golf match.
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