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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1936
Page
3
The Burra Record issue from Tuesday September 29 1936 published in Kooringa lists the office at Commercial Street and contact numbers 48 and 40. Proprietor Ernest Frederich Marston operates the paper with Tuesday afternoon publication.
In memoriam notices for Woollacott and Robinson families. Woollacott widow Mrs B A Woollacott dies at 46 at Woodville Selma Bestr ic. Sergt R J Woollacott of Coldstream Guards killed at Loods or Lads battle in 1915. Annie Robinson remembered by family with sorrowful verse. Fragmentary text presents memorials from Burra Fametown Hospital.
Residents are reminded of a Sunday evening concert at the Burra Institute conducted by Mr G. E. Dane with the Burra Band and town choirs. Admission is free but a collection for the Burra Benevolent Society will be taken. The following Tuesday features a second event with a large choir, visiting artists, and local talents. admission 1/6, reserves 2/-, children half price. Prizes from local sports will be distributed by the Mayor.
The Kooringa Methodist Church marks its centenary with Sunday and Monday services led by Rev G K Haslam of Glenelg. A Pleasant Sunday Afternoon music festival follows. Monday night features a Centenary Lounge Tea and a birthday cake with candles for old members. Old friends, including Rev S J Maron and Alderman Sam Townsend, are expected. Show night presents Silent Days Way Down East as a talking picture, a Charlie Chan mystery, a color cartoon The Three Little Monkeys, and ads. Patrons should reserve seats at Coverdale’s Pharmacy.
Mrs W H Sandland leads a strong Indies committee arranging supper and attractions for the Centenary Ball in Burra. Adelaide dancers will present modern and old style performances with tips on dancing. Black Diamond Band will provide swing. Yodelling Romeo will attend. Gallery tickets at 1/6 from 9 pm, seating limited to 80. Contributions of red or yellow flowers sought via Mr Hednall.
The Burra Burra Show marks its opening with the new Centenary Hall ready for displays. Hawker MLA to declare the building open and open the show. M S Edwards notes strong horses birds sheep and pigs, with A J Melrose displaying tinted Percherons. Exhibits include school work arts photography flowers and fancy work in the old luncheon hall while fleece wool dairy and farming produce share another pavilion. Ground parking graded improvements made, side shows and merry go rounds planned, lunches and teas available, canteen, drinks, fruit and lolly stalls. A fine day is seen as essential to ensure success.
Mr and Mrs J P Bletcher visit Mrs Fletcher's parents Mr and Mrs A L Walker of Koorings while Mr and Mrs Fletcher enjoy their annus. Guests include Mr Gambier and Robe. Mr Percy Milner of Dulwich attends Centenary events and stays with Miss Pearce. Mr Joe Piscoe and sister Mrs Sam Davey of Broken Hill join Centenary celebrations. brothers include Mr R D Pasewe of Kooringa.
A reader’s note on mustard use for dainties states many households mix two tablespoons mustard with one tablespoon sugar and other ingredients to create a garlic flavored vinegar sauce. The recipe suggests mixing mustard and vinegar cold, then adding herbs, salt, and malt vinegar to reach a good consistency. It notes the mixture can be used immediately or left to rest for a few hours.
A historical report notes the rapid shift in silver paper production for cigarettes tobacco and confectionery from foreign to British sources. It details aluminium foil capacity with 2500 sheets per inch thickness and employment effects, highlighting thousands of miles of foil rolled weekly and direct and allied job creation across ink gum paper mash transport and distribution sectors.
Preparations for Burrs Centenary week begin Friday October 2 with thorough town beautification. Main streets will showcase improved facades and artistic window designs as business and civic groups display floral decorations. Children are urged to respect floral displays while residents anticipate festive lighting and decorated streets.
Burra hosts a cycle and athletic meet at the Burra race course on Tuesday October 6 with events for ladies men and children. Notable riders include W Movitz K Webb and Ted Stubenach plus riders from Waikerie and several SA towns. A one mile water race features W Morita G Stubenrsuch K Webb J Opperman L Taylor and B Thom. Admission is 1 for adults 1d for children with no vehicle charges and trophies donated by Samuel Baker Sheffield and E T Baulderstone.
This term features a London to Adelaide centenary air race with four planes carrying six pupils each. Crew marks tally miles flown, names include the Governor John Hindmarsh, Colonel William Light, Sir Alexander Hore Ruthven, and Sir Winston Dugan. The race is tracked across France with standings: Ruthven leading, Hindmarsh next, then Dugan, then Light, plus weekly exam results across spelling arithmetic and mental tests for students such as Joan Canny and Ken Brown.
Local shop advertises a fresh display of pot plants, flower seedlings, tomato plants including Early Dwarf Pendaross and Burford Prive varieties. The sale runs with opening welcome tomorrow and ongoing savings on garden items.
Burra High School reports first year positions with Tomford 92 percent and others, second year leaders A Walker 88 and L Bevan 83, intermediate and leaving pupils listed with scores. Girls sports tennis notes a Friday event replacing Howse with limited readable details.
In a dov fles event the pairs Dorothy McCannon and Margaret McCannon defeated Nancy Pearce and Kati McGannon 4-1. Normi Young and Clare Penrose beat Joan Young and Juve Armstrong 4-0. Princis Spencer and Jean Banks lost 0-4 to May Dunning and Juve Armstrong. Dorothy McCannon and Margaret McConnon then beat Normis Young and Clare Penrose 4-1.
After years of dormancy the Burra Racing Club is revived with a Centenary celebration. A keen committee works hard, the course is in good condition and comfortable facilities will be provided for patrons at the meeting on October 1. The following are the acceptam.
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