Co operative Veterinary Scheme Proposal for Dairy Health
The North Bridgetown Farmers Union and Bridgetown Zone Council propose a veterinary scheme to combat dairy diseases T B Mastitis Contagious Abortion Sterility and Milk Fever. A vet from Britain would receive a guaranteed £41000 per year funded by a three eighths penny per pound cream deduction for three years. The vet must visit farms annually and control program costs plus travel and medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bridgetown
Farmers’ Union
Bridgetown Zone
T.B
Farmers’ Union of
Bridgetown
Bridgetown Traders Back Five Day Week In Principle
Bridgetown shops will operate a five and a half day week with hours 9 30 am to 5 30 pm weekdays and 9 30 am to noon Saturdays. A Chamber of Commerce will form with Stan Doust as acting president and Bernie Harrison acting secretary. A meeting will set permanent officers and seek coordination with nearby towns to standardize hours.
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Chamber of Commerce
Stan Doust
Bernie Harrison
Busselton Chamber of Commerce
Bridgetown Road
Greenbushes farmers clash over shelter sheds issue
Greenbushes Farmers Union members criticized the 3.W.D.F. for failing to provide shelter for cream awaiting transport to Boganup. A promised iron shelter was not delivered, leaving cream uncovered for hours. Eye witness reports poor handling and illegible cream chits. Action to notify S.W.D.F. head office and Zone Council was decided, with officer elections next January.
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3.W.D.F
Boganup
S.W.D.I
Boyanup
Carters
S.W.D.F
Zone Council
Draft Agreement Binds Farmer if Union Lacks Support
The document outlines a binding arrangement for the farmer subject to Union approval. It remains voidable if financial backing from district farmers is insufficient to guarantee a veterinary surgeon's salary of £1000 per year or if a veterinary surgeon cannot be obtained.
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Farmers’ Union
Farmers' Union urges govt action on materials supply
The North Bridgetown branch of the Farmers' Union calls the government to immediately increase supplies of building materials galvanised wire and piping for primary producers. They warn inadequate fencing water piping and housing hinder pasture management Labour supply and food output in the Home Country. They urge farmers statewide to demand energetic action to boost production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bridgetown
Farmers’ Union
Utility Stolen From Deanmill In New Year Incident
An ex army utility vehicle owned by Mr J Anderson of Deeside road was stolen from outside Deanmill hall on New Year’s Eve during a dance. Police traced a similar abandoned vehicle 14 miles from Perth and found the missing utility damaged but operable, returning to Manjimup.
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Deanmill Hall
J. Anderson
Deeside Road
Manjimup
Perth
Enfants
Set
Strahan
One Tree Bridge
Apple Export Quota for West Australia Set at 550000 Bushels
The Apple Board reports West Australia will export 550000 bushels this season. Local Bridgetown quota not advised. Crop expected 300000 to 330000 cases, well below last season's record, with strong local demand to meet both export and domestic needs.
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West Australia
Apple Board
Bridgetown
Bridgetown Rifle Club Plans New Year Spoon Shoot
Bridgetown Rifle Club will hold its first meeting of the year on Sunday next featuring a spoon shoot as a prelude to a team shoot scheduled for January 18.
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Bridgetown Rifle Club
Bushfire Menace Threatens Homestead in Local Outbreaks
A midday bushfire near Mr P Whittell's boundary was contained after a strong turnout by farmers. Earlier a blaze on Mr Haywood’s property scorched about 10 acres near Eight Mile, and another fire by the Slavich block near Hester Siding burned 100 acres including 50 acres of heavy feed before the homestead was saved.
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Hester Siding
Slavich
Price Of Haircuts And Shaves Adjusted By Deputy Prices Commissioner
Deputy Prices Commissioner C P Mathea announced new prices effective Friday January 9 1948 for haircuts and shaves. Male adults 14 and older and male youths under 14 have reduced rates with specific weekday and weekend pricing. Neck shave beard trim shampoo and face massage remain unchanged. The note mentions a 1 3d increase per shave or haircut in the overall pricing structure. The University of Paris donated 226 000 francs to UNESCO for educational reconstruction to buy books and radios for war damaged areas.
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C. P. Mathea
The
University of Paris
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
Fund For Educational Reconstruction
Red Cross Donation of Linen to Bridgetown Hospital
A Bridgetown Red Cross chapter donated a large linen gift to the local hospital, delivered by Mrs. Veal from head office. The set included sheets towels jugs covers gowns and bandages, presented as a Christmas gift amid an afternoon tea and carols. Matron Aisheter thanked the society for a gift hoped to last long and aid post war reconstruction.
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Veal
Red Cross
Bridgetown
Parliaments Letters To Manjimup Address For E K Hoar
Mr E K Hoar MLA requests that all parliamentary correspondence be forwarded to his Manjimup address now session has ended. He says this will enable prompt attention to district and personal business and facilitate handling.
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E. K. Hoar
M.L.A
Manjimup
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Co-operative Veterinary
England
Western Australia
Department of Agriculture
Che Hlachwoon Times
H. R. Golding
South Western Times
Bunbury
South Western Printing and Publishing Co., Limited
Sunbury Wan
Price
Leslie Williams
Robert Wall
Greenbushes Personal
C. Woods
W. Herbert
Lionel Perks
Sale
Victoria
Charlie Perks
Pete
Russel
W. Taylor
Norma
Ruth
Wright
Doug Palmer
Joy Beauglehole
Greenbushes
Wonnerup
Beach
F. Huitson
NORTH
Apple
R. W. Cowan
Nelson & Son Ltd
Bex
H. W. Boyle
Peach Street
Greenslopes
Brisbane
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