10 Aug 1951
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Newspaper
Blackwood Times
Location
Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1951
Page
1
Butterfat producers consider a fighting campaign to block markets. An executive telegraph advised action to maintain price stability, with a referendum among members to authorize withholding butter and processed milk supplies if needed.
The Farmers' Union meeting discusses dairy industry woes with hopes to sustain prices. Delegates propose storing butter, withholding from the market, or diverting to exports to pressure government action and boost producer returns.
An impassioned meeting of producers presses for a firm government statement and firm payment terms. Delegates insist on no delays, demand a clear plan for three month intervals, and urge the LD LAC to issue a decisive position to the Federation.
Fragment of a local notice about a goods sale or line item from a station, with unreadable OCR text. The readable portion cites a sale action and a local authority reference, but details are unclear.
Mr Geo Clarke of South West Tourist returns to Bunbury after a week visiting Carnarvon Port Hedland and Medland. He notes improving local work town water schemes whaling station sights and North West salmon catches while urging amenities and tax relief to boost tourism in Port Hedland.
The text describes branding and stock branding authority in a reglatory context. It mentions the Revistrar of Branca advising on brands and stock within districts to prevent misbranding and ensure cattle and sheep are watered in designated areas. It notes stock inspectors and authorities to oversee sale and indicates that branded stock remains the property of the vender with withdrawal and exemption details.
The Town Planning Committee inspected two mill site options near Bridgetown after Mr Tucak opposed the preferred location between the two bridges. The board agreed to permit a mill on the riverbank site pending Lands Department land approval and sanitary and site specifications.
Four ships called at Gunbury for Arto in July compared with June. One overseas vessel carried wheat and three interstate freighters loaded timber bound for Sangity and Australian ports. Bulk tonnages include 3051 tons, 184 tons, and 2090 tons for various routes to the United Kingdom and Port Adelaide, with additional imports through River Hunter.
Commonway on renonnt visit Collie. Bunbury Foothill Association president Mr Turner states support for a Bunbury Collie Association next year. Groundwork in summer. rules keep independence. registrations shared. seven home games and three away per team. Teams include South Au bury, Passies, Bunbury Railways, Central, Mines Rovers and Callie Railways.
Rang dates for trotting in South-West were allocated at a meeting of the Western Trotting Club. There will be racing in November December January February March and April with Derby meetings noted. A fund has been organized to cover damage to spiders on a well supporting basis. owners will contribute a medium to fund nominations and damages up to £30. The scheduling council will advance to commence the fund.
Three blocks of land sold separately to different buyers through Mort & Co Ltd at average prices around 838 per acre, with Lot 1 fetching £17, Lot 2 £14, and Lot 4 £15. Buyers contested the same price as other bidders, according to Mr B. Thomas.
The Bridgetown Road Board discussed stray dogs as a nuisance and danger after several complaints. They noted vehicle swerves to avoid dogs and accidents, and planned to renew a request for dog licensing and control with the Press and seek cooperation. if unsatisfactory, further action will be considered.
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