24 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1921
Page
1
Poultry keeping aims to maximize laying stock production by culling birds showing reduced egg output. Retain breeders only when necessary, with strategies varying by breed. For Leghorns and high producers, keep through the second laying season, then remove inferior stock to maintain high egg output and profit.
February vital statistics show 202 marriages and 643 births in the state. For the month the birth rate was 24.90 per 1000, death rate 10.84, and marriage rate notated. male births 31837? and deaths 981 with gender splits noted.
The Commonwealth census will be collected from Sunday night into Monday 4 April with collectors visiting sites to distribute slips and explain the process. Slips are numbered and secrecy is enforced, with penalties up to £50 for breaches. officials urge public cooperation and report any irregularities.
A drenched young man courts Lizzie outside her gate but gets a sharp rebuke from her mother who vows Lizzie will marry only a man of pluck. The mother recalls Lizzie’s bold suitor who climbed walls and demanded marriage after a rainbound approach.
G R Atkinson defends statements about fishing in Denmark and accuses Smith Bros of delaying deliveries. He cites delays from January 22 to February 21 and notes inquiries by Clarke of the Feders boarding house. The Greek military chief signals Greece is ready for any eventuality after a meeting on mobilization.
The A and H Society held its annual meeting at the Agricultural Hall with twenty four members present. The president reported on year’s work, finances, and a successful November show with a £10 profit, noting poor attendance at a January special meeting and proposing committee reforms. Officers were elected including Mr W Morgan as president and Mr H North as secretary. The Governor visited Denmark and toured local sites with a party, while several visitors stayed at the Federal House.
The Prices Regulation Commission notifies in the Government that wholesale prices of certain food commodities have been reduced. Items listed include tapioes at 4d per lb, engo at 34d per lb, split peas 4d per lb, pear barley 3d per lb, with substantial details reflected in the advised prices.
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