Burra Council Discusses Royal Visit Aid and Footpath Work
The Burra Town Council met on September 28 1948 with Cr R A Bevan in the chair. A SA Citizens Committee request to assist with Royal Visit preparations for 1949 was laid in abeyance. Plans to replace the boarded footpath in Moorhead Street with doors for cellar deliveries were approved. Transfers from Lands Titles Office required assessment changes and a Bush Fire Siren project with an annual charge of 2 was discussed. Public Works and account abstracts were adopted.
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Burra Town
Burral
F.T. Marston
DH. Field
T. H. Woollycott
Cr R.A Bevan
Bool
E. R. Davey
Burra Electric Supply Co. Limited
Cr Fisher
Sheep show entries dwindling as prices deter exhibitors
The note discusses entries for the Burra Show with sheep and wool classes down. Officials report few entries in sheep and wool this year, citing high prices as the reason and noting past years’ low counts.
Burra Badminton Assn Concludes 1948 Season With RSL Victory
The Burra Badminton Association wrapped its 1948 season on Monday as the RSL defeated Koornga 185 to 129 points in the Grand Final. Singles and doubles results feature Bence, Pascoe, Terry, Treleaven, Birchall, Bruce, Allen, Nelson, Willis, Hawson Clark, Pearce, and Heinrich in a series of tightly contested matches. Championships and prize presentations follow on Wednesday with admission set as a silver coin.
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Burra Badminton Associaton
RSL
Koornga
Bence
Davey Pascoe
Terry
Treteaven
Birchall
Bruce
Allen
Pascoe
Davey'y Terry
J. Nelson
Willis
Hawson-Clark
Pearce
Tadies
Bingles
M. Nelson
Miss Willis
Miss Bruce
Treleaven
Miss Hawson-Clark
Miss Pearce
Ay Nelbon
Heinrich
Brice
J. F Dighton
Will forms obtainable at The Burra Record Office
News brief notes that will forms are obtainable at The Burra Record office for readers needing legal documents. No dates or names supplied.
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Burra
Electric Dough Mixer Installed at Burra Factory
A new electric dough mixer was installed at the Burra factory on Thames Street. The equipment upgrade aims to improve production efficiency and product consistency for local customers.
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Thames Street
Burra
Burra Market Report at Burra Market 1948 sale summary
Elder, Smith & Co. report yarding 9 849 sheep with 9 489 sold amid cautious bidding due to dry weather and wool price easing. Detailed prices list ewes and lambs by age and type, with hundreds of head sold and values ranging from 15 2 to 60 10. Next Burra Market set for 15 October 1948.
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Elder, Smith & Co. Limited
C.R.A. Studs
Elder, Smith & Co., Limited
Burra
Burra Town Hall to Broadcast Country Quiz
Arrangements set for a Country Quiz program from Burra Town Hall via SDN on 10 December 1948. The show features Men of the Land with questions on country life. Advance party in Burra 25 to 30 November to contact interested contestants. Admission 1d.
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Burra Town Hall
SDN
Burra
Clare Show Advertises 1948 One Day Event
The Clare Show firm announces its big 1948 event on October 16 with the highest prize money yet for a one day show in South Australia at £13. Since the last show the society has added pavilions improved cattle accommodation for up to 220 head and overhauled prize schedules. Interested exhibitors should contact the Clare Secretary for the latest prize schedule.
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Clare
South Australia
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Cr Baulderstone
Taylor Bros
Gawler
Wirach
Eudunda
Auburn
Kooringa
G. Heinrich
J. Hirschausen
J. Dighton
K. ‘Treleaven
C. Davey Esq
I. Burdon
Hann & Scott
Singer, Nash
Willys Jeeps
McGrath Trailers
Bec Ge Tsraam As
Aliag
Aan
MatThews
Matthews Emep
TeLepHone
Excelsior’ Bakery
James
K Kellaway Jstate Raaf
Pyke
Burra Market Report
Commercial Street
Heinz Peas
Kipper
S.T.C. Vacuum Cleaner
Aluminium Cannister
Fowlers
Koola Refrigerator
T Clare
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