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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1927
Page
4
An advance of 432,072 acres on the record area of last year has been placed under wheat in Western Australia for the 1925-27 season, totaling 3,212,000 acres. Hay and grain stripping areas are estimated at about 250,000 and 3,000,000 acres respectively with a possible harvest of 35,000,000 bushels due to the September rains.
The recent week’s rain eased concerns of a water shortage and secured harvests across the wheat areas. Prospects are optimistic with forecast further rain this month and next, as ponoriatalate and eastern midfields report strong yields and improved conditions.
The Commissioner of Railways reports 3918 miles of line in use and 560 miles of new line authorised. The Norseman Salmon Cameéine line of 584 miles was officially opened on September 0 by the Premier at Salmon Gums, with tote mileage in 1997 at 70 miles.
The document outlines a treatment program for jarrah forests across divisions 4 and 5B including JOO aerosol perime and M00 voros. It mentions capital expenditure of about £26,000 and aims to regenerate approximately 400 genes of jarrah forest with a nursery and regeneration plan in division areas.
A report to the Commonwealth Director of Aviation states that the south-western corner of Western Australia offers superior meteorological conditions for aviation and airship entry compared with other states. The claim echoes a motion picture expert who ranks the region highly for aerial photography.
The Kalgoorlie rainfall record over 308 years shows 165 points as average, with recent exceedance noted. In Norseman the lowest fall since 1918 occurred in 1928 at 778 points, while figures from local authorities and the Commonwealth Meteorologist relate to rainfall this year up to September and its impact on farming along the Esperance to Coolgardie railway corridor.
An attractive black and white ensemble features a black ribbon trim on a white satin jumper with a plain white satin collar. The outfit, worn with a grey lightweight anmel, includes a box pleated skirt and white silk braid binding outlining pocket flaps cuffs and fronts.
The report notes a steady buildup of rail capacity with additions averaging almost 100 miles annually over the last three decades, reflecting sustained expansion efforts and ongoing development.
A structured report shows August land settlement lagging with 253 221 acres approved for conditional purchase and 1 010 090 acres for pastoral. Forty one surveyors worked on pre survey blocks, subdivisions, and classification while roads were laid toward King to Southern Cross, with 1590 blocks expected in this stretch and surveyors reassigned to expedite new areas.
A South African critic cites Australia’s land and forests, then notes WA's renewed policy and a 1927 28 budget of 105040 pounds. Main works include 9000 on tuart regeneration and 17000 on planting pines across 218 acres coastal sand plains and 178 groves at Mundaring. Weather and rainfall figures follow, showing dry years and recent rains benefiting crops. Salmon Gums hosts a State experimental farm aiding settlers.
An Australian advertisement urges readers to use Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. It cites testimonials from C Saunders of Katanning and Mrs Rounders, claiming reduced back pain and improved daily function after a course of the pills. The firm Foa McClellan Co. advertises the product.
Winter timetable now in operation for Perth Albany and Denmark routes with daily departures and limited services. Outward mails to Perth and Denmark listed with box clearances and special bags, while inbound mails to Albany show multiple arrival times across lines and private bag handling notes.
Marine engineers and smiths are urged to register with the tele viral class for qualified engineer status. Builders, iron founders, and blacksmiths are named among trades affected by the updated qualification rules.
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