Wellington Dam declared catchment area for pollution protection
The Wellington Dam catchment area has been declared under Water Boards by laws to safeguard the Collie River. Gazetting of comprehensive water supply by-laws to enable protection and pollution prevention is expected soon. The notice follows a letter from Under Secretary for Works W C Williams to the South-West conference secretary A R Reid, addressing concerns over effluent pollution from the Collie railway yards.
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Wellington Dam
Water Boards
Collie
W. C. Williams
A. R. Reid
Tribute to the Earth Worm in soil improvement work
Australian scientist Mr K McKeown praises earth worms for soil improvement. He cites Darwin on worm populations and Gilbert White on worms promoting vegetation, aeration, and worm casts as manure. Worms deepen soil and may repair erosion by forming new soil on slopes.
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K. ©. McKeown
F.R.Z
Darwin
Gilbert White
Cat Feeds Itself From Bottle, A Curious Skill
A trained cat in Perth demonstrates self feeding from a bottle using a baby feeder. The cat lies on its back, grips the bottle, and uses hind legs to lift as milk runs low. Trainers include Mrs. J. W. Adams formerly of Pemberton and Mr. A. C. H. Heathcote.
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J. W. Adams
Pemberton
Perth
A. C. H. Heathcote
Northcliffe
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Australia
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Oceania
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Genoa
Italy
France
Tongland
Lloyd Triestino
England
Brindisi
Venice
Voe Lloyd Triestino
Segrge Wills & CO. Ltd
TRY — Phone
ST. George’s Terrace
Fremantle
B. E. Davis
Beaconsfield
W.A. Bays
Thad
Malloc EZ Bros Ltd
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Savings Bank
Akitagi
Wellington
We. Govransi
Ange
Philips
Rod
Bridgetown
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