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Newspaper
Blackwood Times
Location
Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
3
Greenbushes defeated the visiting cadets by 9 goals 4 behinds to 6 goals 9 behinds on Sunday afternoon. J B Suaich inspired the game as players endured mud and plastered bodies, with lively play despite poor surface conditions.
A letter from Jarnadup dated June 15 1917 urges support for the war effort by men aged 21 to 40. The author questions those who stay home and praises brave soldiers at the front while lamenting “cold-footers” who do not enlist. She asserts duty lies with every eligible man and predicts returns will reward those who served.
Letters praise Sir F. Thompson's support for the Nornalup settlement and Mr Thouspron's scheme for returned soldiers. The writer argues the land there compares favorably with Gippsland, grows crops without artificial fertlisers, and supports dairying. Authorities and long-time observers are cited as credible voices on Nornalup's prospects.
Court notes from Greenbushes show judgments and orders in local matters. McDonald v Parry granted payment with 14 days imprisonment for default. Nelson v Kenneddy set monthly £2 payment with standard penalty upon failure. Frank Mods case adjourned due to labor issues. lease 498 discussed along with exemptions and concentration of labor. J M Roger prospecting lease adjourned to Bunbury Court. D W Hilton 18 acres lease adjourned to next court-day for attendance.
The meeting attended by Melars J Maslin Mottram Onvine Warks J Henderson R Crawford W Scott Abbotts H EB Brain R Farquhar Rev F Davin and Secretary A Waddington discussed fruitgrowers pricing. They considered establishing spot mills in centres, government land cutting costs, standardization, and funding for the Central Executive. A proposal to thank the Bridgetown delegates and arrange annual meetings was approved.
Local notes report Parsonal Mr W. 8. Davis injuring a hand while paving under a wire fence when a 44 Winchester rifle snagged and discharged, splintering a finger. Several notes cover returning soldiers, POW reports, missing in action updates, and community happenings in Bridgetown and nearby areas.
The Bridgetown Agricultural Society held a July meeting with C H Doust Rev F Davia and members present. Discussions covered prizes by ex-president, Grasby lectures, seed quality, forming an association, vermin board districts, a proposed stock tax and wheel tax, and nominations for vermin conference. The annual show date and judge nominations were deferred.
The conference adopts 18 resolutions on citrus tax use inspection and development funding, reconsignment allowances, ongoing bitter pit inquiry, waste and pig waste controls, cane price protest and mill management, Case Act passage, neutralising acid, shiploading handling, weight vs count, rail facilities, market cooperation, gravity loaders at ports, California visit for marketing, ventilated holds for shipments, local product sales push, embargo compensation, and Albany Harbor Board representation.
During May 2 to Thridgetown exports totaled 444 tons. Glenlyn shipped 18 tons. Yornup delivered 3 tons. Wier contributed 2 tons. Palgarup sent 1 ton. Njimup exported 120 tons. Overall total 618 tons of fruit and produce.
Greenbushes Road Board held a bizmonthly meeting with Mesra King chairman D H Gibney J May Edwards and E RB Robinson secretary present. The board will elect two representatives for the Bridgetown conference and appointed Mesere May and Gibney as representatives for the Road Boards Association annual event. The Mines Department promised full consideration of representations on tin mining lease exemptions. The War Office notified discharge of Pres. GW Godward and WR G Raper and sought board assistance for future employment. Resignation of Mr H Keyser was received with regret as he had joined the ALF. The forerunner Mr J Tanner completed work on William Jephson Streets Marrumapford Widinngton and Salt Water Cully roads amid damage from heavy rain. election for the seat vacated by Mr H G Keyner set for July 18. Attention was drawn to irregular attendance at meetings. Accounts totaling £14 6s 10d were approved for payment.
The article discusses postwar paper price pressures and pulp supply, tracing the shift from rag and waste materials to wood pulp. It notes rising demand in Britain and the United States, calls for new sources, and examines Australia’s potential to produce pulp from native hardwoods, with early trials and cost prospects in Western and South Australia.
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