Burra Council Discusses Institute Building Purchase
Burra Town Council held a meeting on 21 September 1942. The mayor, Drs Bevan Harvey Psuer and Carsvon attended with correspondence from Kellaway and Marston about buying the Institute building. Debates covered funds, transfer fees, and library control amid war constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoeine
Woranp
T. B
Norman Wilson
John Carpenter
Count Tor
Marstop
Bevan
A.W. U
Land Titles Office
Moses Thomas & Sart
Council
War Commission
Cr Samuel
RBA
Bith
Wo c
Haas Gr
Samuel
Dr. Bevan
Dr. Samuel
Harvey
Marson
Wic
Red Cross Auction Sale Announces October Items
A fragmented sale notice lists numerous cheap goods from Wilkinson to Coverdale with galvanised wire netting and power tools. It advertises Red Cross Auction items including a nearly new suit and various household wares, urging readers to attend Friday October 9 at 3 PM for a supper and bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinson
Storks
Vastone St
LHC
Burval Found key and lost items listed in ad note
Multiple auction and lost and found notices appear. Items include a found key, a lost wheel cap for a Buick, a chain bracelet, a missing Australian Terrier named Mickey, and a second-hand cabin purchase inquiry. Local businesses advertise tailoring, saddlery, chemists, paints, and furniture orders with contact notes.
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J. Mill
Butea
ateBie
Bangie
Re.ward
Mame
Micky
Moraris Éome
Burra Council debates loans and inflation risks
The Burras Institute and council members clash over borrowing to buy the building amid inflation fears. Dr Bevan Bevan Bevan argue for securing funds from the Savings Bank while others warn against repudiating debts. The council approves the abstract of accounts and payments as discussions end.
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Dr. Marston
Stave Bank
Beete
Oy Burra
Savings Bank
Burrs Institute
Hishorship
Institute
Bevan
Harvey
Fisher Ors
Marston
F F Comforts Fund Annual Meeting Report
The first annual Comforts Fund meeting at C W A Rooms on September 11 elected officers for the ensuing period. Mrs Ashton presides, with vice presidents, secretary Mrs Grant, treasurer Mrs Genders, delegates from Burra Unit 109 and Burra North Unit. The year saw unit organization and district allocations for the Empire Appeal, 321 18 11 raised for headquarters. Mrs Shepherd hosted a visit and afternoon tea, inviting nearby units. Buffalo Ladies aided by a successful Annual Ball raising 221 1 7 for comfort funds. WEA provided room access, and a Picture Night yielded 21 19 97. Units reported knitted goods totaling Burra 108, 576, Burra North 577, RSL Wives 3 handkerchiefs and washers.
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C. W.A
Ashton
Hop
Grant
Genders
Burra Unit
Mesdames Hawker
Goverdale
Pearce
Mrs. Shepherd
Buffalo Ladze
Comfortz Mind
WEA
Burra
Burra North
Meeting notes from Cross Branch Red Cross event
September 9 meeting at Booborowie Red Cross Branch as new president Mrs. MU 8 Hawker resigned. Donations acknowledged from IEEE James G. Williams Farrelly and B. Phe. Auction items listed including butter hamper to Cheer Up Hut and various goods and foods. Names partially recorded for donations and auction items with many garbled words.
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Booborowie
UMZ
Mrs. Shattork
Jore
H Baynes
Bailey
Mira
Phillips
Fo ‘Brook
Lemman
Xmas Cake Recipe for Pecp Unit 109 Members
A dish to share with Fighting Fores members urges baking a fruit rich cake for cakes and gifts. The plan outlines ingredients including butter sugar currants raisins dates almonds and citrus with sherry and lemon juice. Method shows creaming butter and sugar adding fruit mix, baking two 7 inch loaves for about 34 hours in a moderate oven.
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PECP
Te Wasi
L A U B M A N & P A N K Opticians Conduct Sight Tests
Laubman and Pank Certified Opticians at HRA Gawler Place Adelaide announce ongoing sight testing. Watch this space for updates and eye care services in the local area.
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Gawler Place
Adelaide
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Burra Town
Matthews
Merry Baker
Merry Baker Tapioca
Matthias
R. Barker
M_ Garrard
National Service
Wilkinson's
TES & CO
Burta
Sars & Co
ALO Methodist Social i Matternan
C.J. Pearce & Son
F.F. Comforts Fund
Pank
Walker‘Sons
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