Burra Footballers Visit Wallaroo For Postwar Outing
Burra footballers traveled to Wallaroo last weekend for their first postwar trip and a friendly match. The party faced a bus breakdown on the Clare road, continued by another bus, and arrived mid afternoon to be greeted by Wallaroo officials. Wallaroo won the match 12 9 6 3, followed by a social dance at the Waterside Workers Hall and a beach picnic with crabs and refreshments.
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Burra
Wallaroo
Lef Burra
Clare
Farrell
Wallaroo Club
W. Carpenter
Burra Club
Burrs North Lodge
Seventh Stage Woodman Trophy Rifle Event At 800 and 900 Yards
The Seventh Stage of the W. G. Woodman Trophy was fired at 400 and 900 yards with pleasant weather but wind and mirage complicating early stages. Phil Kalzhi led with 39 at 800 and 37 at 900, winning full points. Jim Schwier close behind at both ranges. Gordon Webster and Ed Hopkins posted notable scores as young shooters rise, with a busy preparation period ahead for visits from Port Pirie and Peterborough Clubs on October 1, Eight Hours Day.
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W. G. Woodman
Phil Kalzhi
Jim Schwier
Gordon Webster
Ed Hopkins
Marston
Talesty
Port Pirie
Peterborough
Port Pirle
Pirle
Burra
Cinb
Burra Riflemen
P. Knight
J. H. Schwler
M. Stockman
W. Edwards
G. Webster
Scholz
Hopkins
E.robinson
al FT
Merston
RG. Bernhardt
P. Ww. Hogan
B. Rakoschke
L. Palmer
DH Pleld
T.lloyd
TR Pela
T. Lynch
Morris
A. Laidlaw
W. Hempel
Burra Homing Pigeon Club Race Results
The Burra Homing Pigeon Club held a 205 mile race from Wolse Icy on Saturday September 25 for Mr T J Kallo's trophy. First PJ Byrne's blue chequer hen 11180 timed 7h 43m velocity 7715. Second F Brandt's blue chequer hen 17126 timed 7h 48m 40s velocity 770.8. Third L Hood's blue chequer cock 12150 timed 7h 48m velocity 762.2.
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Wolse
T. J. Kallo
PJ. Byrne
F. Brandt
L. Hood
End of Week Trip to Wallaroo Passes in Good Spirit
Up Spain reports a pleasant weekend with cheers from both teams. The bus routes differed for outward and return journeys via Lochiel and Balaklays allowing travelers to glimpse much of the country. Along Lochiel Road, sleepy lizards and rabbits were common. One five foot swag was killed and brought home as a souvenir.
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Spain
Wallaroo
Lochiel
Balaklays
Power Roller for Burra Bowling Club
Burra Bowling Club adopts a self made power roller driven by an electric motor after a shortage of parts. The improvised machine, weighing over 300 pounds with extra gearing, promises well rolled greens for the next season.
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Bista Bowling Club
Ginsey
Bey
G H Doltman
Burra Motor Company
Adelaide
Burra
Wheat scheme critique urges a NO vote for growers
A reader from Moonta urges readers to reject the proposed wheat scheme ballot. The letter argues that federal plans are untested and risky, citing a New Zealand deal and potential loss of producer control, and proposes a state pool as an alternative to maintain ownership of the crop.
The Burra Record Printing Note at Marston
Printed and published by Frank Teare Marston at The Burra Record office on Commercial Street with the newspaper’s imprint.
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Frank Teare Marston
Burra Record
Commercial Street
Golf Trophies Presented at Close of 1948 Season
Saturday marked the close of the golf season for 1948 with Mixed Foursomes led by Mr and Mrs I Richardson posting a 42 net on 12 holes. President R B Martin and Mrs Miels awarded trophies for Club Championship A Lloyd and Runner-up I Richardson, Division II J Gebhardt and Runner WA L Bence, plus eclectic trophy to J Richardson. C L Phillips and J R Wiseman won Longest Drive. Popkies donated by C Davey and Macauley. AGM planned early to organize on the links.
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I. Richardson
Richardson
Richardon
Rev. Pottet
Pottet
A. Lloyd
Coverdsie
Martin
L. Phillips
J. Richardson
L. Bence
C. L. Phillips
J. R Wiseman
C. Davey
Macauley
Burra RSL to Visit Berri This Weekend
Burra RSL members will travel to Berri on Saturday and Sunday for an official visit. Accommodation is available for 22 guests and members planning to go should contact the secretary. The inter-sub-branch trips aim to strengthen ties and share clubroom ideas.
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Burri
Rs.l
Berri
RSL
Nomination for State Councillor of the RSL in Burra
Burra Sub-Branch of the RSL nominates Mr John Dighton the Hon. Sec. for the State Council at the forthcoming League Elections. The district covers Burra Saddleworth Farrell Flat Clare Booborowie Hallett and surrounding areas. Agenda items must reach the Secretary by the Burra Sub-Branch monthly meeting on 16 October. Dances are being organized October 2 and 9.
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Burra
RSL
John Dighton
Saddleworth
Farrell Fiat
Clare
Boobcrowle
Hallett
State Council
Burra R S L Calls For Communism Declared Illegal
Burra R S L Sub-Branch members at a Tecen monthly meeting condemned Communists as disloyal and seditious. They unanimously instructed their secretary to write to the Prime Minister urging the Federal Government to subdue communistic activities and deny the Communist Party legitimacy.
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RSS & Alla
Burra
Tecen
J. Dighton
Make Up to Him Debate Among Modern Girls
Phyllis asks if make-up is essential for the modern girl and Nora replies that if a man won’t make up to you you must make up to him. The exchange reflects fashion and relationship advice tone of the period.
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Phyllis
Nora
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Burra Homing Pigeon Club
Burra Bowling Club
Moonta
Allen J. Gluyas
Visti
R.S.L
Burra R.S.L
Cain
Jacob
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Cal
Sda
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