Over time, we have come across photos that leave us perplexed or find that we do not have all the information that we would like to have, to help make this website as comprehensive as possible.  That's where we hope YOU can help!

Please have a look below at what has been causing us to do some "head scratching" and if you think you can help, please send an e-mail to either the Burra History Group President,  Meredith Satchell or the Burra History Group Website Designer, Rosemary Ros.

With your help, we hope some of our "mysteries" can be solved!

Photos

Photo 1 - Burra Methodist Ladies' Bible Class

This photo is of the Burra Methodist Ladies' Bible Class (c.1880) at Princess Royal homestead.

The ladies present are said to have been as follows, but we don’t know which names go with which figures.

(Others on the list are likely to be maiden names of married women)

If you can identify any of the ladies in question, we would greatly appreciate your assistance! 

Photo 2 - Unknown Group

The only lady we know in this group is Edith Pearce.  She is seated in the second seat on the third row from the bottom - in front of the lady in the second row who is dressed in black.

We know nothing else about this group, so let us know if you can help.

Photo 3 - Unknown Group of Men

By comparing photos of a similar age we have ascertained that the following may be correct:-

Top first on left: T. Sandland, 4th from left Thomas McWaters

Middle Row: 3rd from left Frank Treloar, 4th from left Philip Killicoat

Sitting: first on left John McLaren, 4th from left C.  A. Fuss 

As mentioned however, this is purely supposition on our part, hence if you can confirm or deny any of these names, we would appreciate it.

Photo 4 - Whitehart

This is a photo of one of the floods that have occurred in Burra.  The only information that we have is the label that was written on the back, which is "Whitehart". 

If you can shed some light on this photo, we would be appreciative.

Note:  If you require a larger copy of either photo to help you with the identification process, drop us a line and we'll e-mail a larger version to you.

More Information

• Were your ancestors Chinese and settled in Burra?  Do you have any photos or stories to share about them?

• Were your ancestors Germans and settled in Burra?  Do you have any photos or stories to share about them?

• Can you tell us anything about the fire that occurred at S.M. Lane’s Saddler and Ironmonger shop?  We have photos of the event, but no information.

• Do you have any photos to add to our collection?  Both new and old photos are always welcome.

• Do you have any photos of:-

  •  Burra Grammar School? 

  • The Burra Presbyterian/Congregational Church?

• Do you have any interesting anecdotes about life in Burra that you would like to share with us?

• Can you help with family history information?  We have many people researching their Burra connections and help is always appreciated.

If the answer to any of the above is "yes", then please contact us.

If you are doing some research related to Burra or perhaps tracing your family history here and have a question that you would like to ask, then please email us with your questions and we will see if we can help.  Our Contact section, will advise you as to where your question is best directed. 

Items for sale at the Burra Library

The library has photos and a few other items for sale - $2.00 for A3 size photos and $1.00 for A4 size photos. 

If you are not able to visit the library, we can:-

• send photos via mail;

• send photos via e-mail or;

• burn the photos onto CD.

In each instance, the same price per photo applies, plus of course postage if applicable.

There is also a selection of historic Burra cards for sale at $2.50 each or 5 for $10. 

Here are a few of the photos that we have for sale.  Note: If you are interested in purchasing any of the images shown throughout website, please let us know and we will advise if the relevant photo is available for purchase.

Books / CDs on Burra history for Sale at the Burra Visitor Centre