29 Sep 1953
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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1953
Page
1
A land sale conducted by Burra Properties drew strong interest with high attendance and bids exceeding £50,000. The event, featuring Mr A W Riggs property of 68 acres, opened at 228 ra and rapidly advanced, highlighting brisk demand and competitive offers.
A damaged report notes a Sunday car crash near Folica where the vehicle overturned and came to rest on its side. Three occupants escaped with injuries. exact details and cause are unclear due to the torn text. Police are investigating the incident.
The article notes a preacher delivering a message about spiritual transformation and hope, with a celebration during the service as the congregation extended congratulations to a Mr. The setting mentions a vision of the Valley of Dry Bones and themes from a prophet, highlighting a milestone for the local church.
A notice from the Spring and Water Department warns that unmetered hydrants will be used in future, with a fixed annual charge of $10 regardless of water usage. It explains the change from previous per hydrant water billing tied to usage and notes the shift aims to standardize street washing and fire-fighting operations.
A correction appears in this issue regarding readers acknowledging Mr and Mrs Andrewa and W. G. Batler in the RSL War Graves Appeal brief. The notice clarifies names and readers’ prior acknowledgments.
At the Rawson Club second meeting on 36th September 1 member present with J D Buttersworth chairing. The group discussed alms and opportunities of Rural Youth Movement and agreed to hold meetings fortnightly, next on 20 September at Hanon. They plan a programme for the coming months and will read The Cabaytian Ghost by Oscar Wilde.
District wool sales in Adelaide opened with strong competition though prices fell by 2 to 5 percent. Good demand persisted through the sale, with top consignments going to America, Japan, and Russia. Highest price reached for the sale was 113 hash count H A Kall and Sons Corunna from Knob. Local propos listed include Mrs E White & Sons Burrs 105 9 tee and N Tifacters TM taaltett 1001 among various sellers, with several firms noted at Hallett, Burra, and adjacent districts.
At the annual meeting in Willalo Hall the Makota Cricket Association elected officers Patron L W Gebhardt President R G Mayfield Auditor O R Dewhirst Secretary C J Furst. Teams from Booborowie Mount Bryan Hallett North Booborowie Spalding Leighien will compete with season plans and tournament rules revised for semi finals and match length.
Burra Football club members journey to Kadina for the weekend. They were accommodated by the Kadina Club, enjoyed entertainment, and attended a meeting. A football lecture by Bob Quinn was held that Friday night in Kadina.
The contract covers renovations to a room at the primary school. Work will begin this term and is expected to continue into next year, with completion planned under the new project.
Rain aided farming areas with beneficial rains amid ongoing drought fears. Isolated thunderstorms limited damage to crops on Pastora Plains while heavier showers in the Eastern coastal region helped some fields recover. Registrations list scattered locations including Old Somoobo Braeside Eplains Went The Gap and Gum Creek with varied moisture outcomes.
Adelaide teams visit Burra for weekend football activities with a possible match slated for Saturday afternoon. The fragment references local plans and minor details about the teams, with unclear specifics due to garbled OCR text.
About nine dozen members of the Kootinga Tennis Club gathered at the courts on Saturday to ready facilities for the forthcoming season. No. 1 court was torn up and carted to the creek, a new court prepared, and surrounding grass skimmed. Afternoon tea was provided by club ladies.
Recent vacancies at Burraines Betroo Stott and smile tare are filled. Miss Maunce replaces Miss Mu in Grade I tech ary and Mrs Perry takes Mrs White's Grade position.
Widespread rainfall out east causes high water in Wentworth district. Hesterlay’s dam on The Gums reaches six feet in the south paddock, water levels in Oakvale Pine Valley and nearby areas rise, with many lines down and stations unreachable. Reports note mud and property impacts across several towns.
The obituary notes the death of E. C. Collins who lived alone in the district. He was active in the RSL and community groups including the Backing Club and related societies. The text reflects a local notice style with limited readable fragments.
On Saturday September there was a good muster of Burrs Rifle Civh members at the local range to shoot the fourth siege of the Kookaburra Trophy over 600 and 708 yards. Conditions were poor and a target was broken prompting a third set of shots. Members tested new rifles recently procured. Next Saturday the club will shoot at the next stage over 800 and 908 yards.
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