Hospital Appeal Fund Exceeds Seven Thousand Pounds
The Hospital Nurses Home and Renovations appeal passes the £7,000 mark after a week of substantial donations. The committee expects government subsidy details from the Chief Secretary and can begin immediately once approved. Major contributors include J. V. Lord & Sons £500, Mr and Mrs Jacka £25, N G & N D Tiver £25, and others bringing total to £7,228 10s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Committee
J. V. Lord & Sons
JM. Jacka
N .G
N. D. Tiver
P. J. Mannion
H. J. B. Jennison
D. Disher
V. J. Dower
Melbourne Charity Race Meeting at Burra Races
The Burra Racing Club Ltd will stage a seven event charity meeting at Burra Racecourse on Wednesday October 15. Proceeds go to the Burra Hospital Building Fund. improvements include new railing and a stand for owners and trainers. Special bus services from Adelaide will run. entry fees apply as usual. Tickets are on sale at local hotels and outlets.
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Burra Racing Club, Limited
Burra
Melbourne
Adelaide
Howie
Parliament
CaEy
Farrell Flat
Bryan
Hallett
Booborowie
Kooringa
Commercial
Bon Accord
W. G. Terry
K. J. Murphy
J. A Beott
Found Thrown From Horse On Redcliffe Station
Mr Brian Henderson an employee on Redcliffe Station was thrown from a horse while traveling across the property on Friday. He lay unable to move for some time before being found by Overseer Sid Willis who transported him to Burra Hospital where he remains as a patient. The accident occurred away from the homestead and could have had serious consequences if he had not been found.
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Brian Henderson
Redcliffe
Sid, Willis
Henderson
Burra Hospital
Burra Youth For Coronation Visit Questioned
The Advertiser reports a Burra party of youths may visit the Coronation. The mayor calls a meeting to gauge local sponsorship for a chosen Burra youth, with an estimated cost around £200 and broad local support expected.
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The
Advertiser Newspapers Ltd
Burra
Burra Progress Association Plans Christmas Pageant
At the Burra Progress Association monthly meeting the group voted to stage a Christmas Pageant in Market Square during Christmas week. The plan includes floats, school items, a merry-go-round, sideshows, free ice cream, and an orchestra pledged free. The event aims to boost community spirit and profits for future pageants, with a gala night potentially linked to a Christmas tree and gifts distribution with the Bull Lodge.
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Burra Progress Association
Market Square
R. A. Bevan
E. T. Baulderstone
W. E. D. Young
W. Nankivell
H. Jennison
Young
Bull Lodge
Baulderstone
Burra
Disct
Mr Young
Readiness For Show In Readiness For Show
The Secretary of the Burra Burra Show Incorporated Mr F N Fabian reports the committee has everything ready for the forthcoming Show on Saturday 11 October. Entries are being received at the Secretary's Office Pearces Building and catalogues are available to the public. Sir George Jenkin is slated to officially open the Show at 12 45 pm in front of the Luncheon Pavilion. Burpee of Eudunda will cater for luncheon afternoon tea and hot water for picnics and run the publicans booth fruit ice cream and cool drink stalls.
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Burra Burra
U K Cars to Showcase Higher Standardisation at October Show
Lennon The Six Six organisations Austin Morris Ford Rootes Standard and Vauxhall will exhibit more uniform models at the October Motor Show. Standardised chassis frames transmissions and many small parts will cut production costs across the firms.
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Austin
Morris
Ford
Rootes
Standard
Vauxhall
Burra Council Uses Weed Killer on Footpaths
Burra Corporation reports poisoning grass along footpaths and water tables as a weed cleanup campaign. Blair's Weed Killer shows excellent results and may stop weeds long term. The council plans to treat as many streets as possible this year, despite expense.
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Burra
Wee Gate Town
Blair
Eras Thought From The Call
A brief note urges Australians to examine conscience and motives in all associations. It argues that if each person does their part, the whole community will be renewed.
Values Weaker At Burra Market
Burra market Friday seen weaker store sheep amid statewide decline as larger flocks push sheep to other markets. Abattoirs sales show 15,000 yarded versus 6,000 previous year, while fat lamb values slide with the season. Demand limited, yet October November off-shear sales may firm for young sheep with Victorian and South East buyers expected to reenter markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
South Australia
Victoria
South East
Elder, Smith & Co
Coleraine
Lanreroo
Owen
Stockport
Snowtown
Kapunda
Saddleworth
J. R
Baldina
Thomas Bros
Ewes
R. K. Tivér
Earle S Brothem
G. B. Ther
Hailett
Zhorn
H. R. Earle
R. J. Gillett
Hanson
Wethers
Elder, Smith & Co., Limited
Finances For Caravan Park Project At Burra Meeting
Burra Progress Association held its monthly meeting on September 17 to discuss finances for a caravan park project needing 100 pounds. Donations of 25 pounds were reported anonymous and about 26 pounds was raised from the Ten Meanest People. A dance at the RSL Hall next Saturday and a sheep-weight guessing contest on October 11 aim to raise funds. The Mayor has around 45 pounds in hand and subsidy could lift total to 290 pounds if government approval comes through. The group also discussed school boys cycle races, community centres conference attendance, and government subsidies for sporting amenities. Delegates Cummins Wohlers and Young were nominated to attend.
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Burra Progress
Burra Progress Association
Council Chamber
W. Carpenter
RSL
Burra Ow
Government Tourist Bureau
Burra
Nuriootpa
Progress Association
H. J. B. Jennison
Jennison
Messrs Cummins, Wohlers and
Young
Bruce Wauchope Transferred to Penola Office
Bruce Wauchope, after about 18 months at the local Branch of Messrs Golds brough Mort's, has been transferred to the firm's Penola office. He showed interest in the Badminton Association and the Cricket Club and is wished success in his new sphere of activities.
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Bruce Wauchope
Messrs Goldsbrough Mort’s
Penola
Wauchope
Badminton Association
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Canterbury
Geoffrey Fisher
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Burra North
Leichton Tennis Club
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Burra Corporation
Eras
Lady Walsh
Adres
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