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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1930
Page
3
Visiting day at Burra School showcased a woodwork program under A O J Robinson. Students inspect well equipped benches and tool stands, producing neat small items that foster practical skills and the competitive spirit toward worthwhile trades.
The Royal Automobile Association launches a campaign to expand the use and observance of driving signals across towns. Posters and pamphlets will teach motorists to signal turns early to improve traffic flow, safety, and driver confidence. The system mirrors practices in Great Britain and Australia.
Ten men from Auburn visited Farrells Flat for golf and posted strong scores. A. G. Brown beat W. Whitney 4 up. J. C. Torr barely defeated RP Dunstan 1 up. Farrells Flat basketball and tennis results featured Clare High School players and Porters Lagoon visitors. An accident injured railway worker Mr. Plummer, and a dance raised funds for the Porters Lagoon Tennis Club.
From Hallett correspondent, a Wednesday October 1 carnival in aid of the Institute funds aims to reduce overdraft interest. Events for adults and children begin at 2 pm with stalls, afternoon tea by ladies, and a concert by visiting and local artists. A dance with a music band follows. admission charges are modest. The golf mixed foursomes results are listed, with net proceeds of 20 going to the Queen of Golf.
The Burra YWCA Girls and Citizens Clubs hosted Mrs W Sutley and Miss W Wellbourn from Adelaide, with sections at Aberdeen and Kooringa detailing a weekend of services, pageants, talks, and charity events. Activities included initiation rites, a candlelit church service, a pageant on fellowship, and a charity entertainment for the unemployed fund.
Ut Mise Jones aged 50 received assistance from colleagues at a school function. Biss Rinby Bachelor and other staff were praised for their dedication and professional care in organizing the event. The High School community celebrated the success and the teamwork shown during the activities.
The 58th anniversary event ran Sunday and Monday September 7 and 8 with strong attendance from Burra and Manson. Rex FP 4 Baroes led singing of Australian hymns while Miss Mary Longbottom played piano and Miss Williams organ. Rev Barnes spoke on Light to the children and on pace for adults. A full tea, prizes, and a public meeting followed with Superintendent W H Lloyd in the chair. The year’s report records 5 more scholars, 12 officers, 49 possible attendances, and a total credit balance of £23 3s 6d. Proceeds totaled £9 3s 3d.
Redruth Recreation Club hosted a table tennis and tennis event at Memorial Hall in Jal Alheden on a Wednesday night. The Flats were defeated by Burra players but all visitors enjoyed supper and the evening. Results list many matches with players such as Laurenti, Clayton, Atking, Pearse, and Denton. The club also ran a Tate Tennis Tournament with multiple rounds and a men’s handicap event.
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