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Newspaper

Blackwood Times

Location

Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 23, 1950

Page

9

Destruction of Rabbits Campaign Moves at Farmers Union

At a Catterick Farmers Union meeting members voted to back a New Zealand inspired eradication program using all available tools to wipe out rabbits. The group urged the rabbit board to assist farmers, while also seeking more copies of a pig industry survey and urging branding of seed oats to curb mislabeling.

Catterick The Farmers' Union New Zealand Rabbit Board F. Head W. R. Meagher

Football Meeting Sets Selection Rules and Clearances

On June 16 in the hall Mr. Quinn presided over the meeting. J. McDonald was elected as the third member of the selection committee. Unfinancial members will not be considered after June 18. Clearances were granted to two former members to play with Greenbushes. Discussion covered methods for running the accident fund.

Quinn J. McDonald Greenbushes

Kirup Maintains Lead With Win Over Wanderers

Kirup defeated Wanderers on June 18, leading the game from start to finish. Wanderers were held to 3 and 1 points in the opening and closing quarters, while Kirup’s scoring surged to finish strongly. Kirup’s goal scorers included R. Allen and W. Allen among others, with best players listed for both sides.

Kirup Wanderers

Captain named for Donnybrook team at Margaret River

R. Allen is selected captain of the Donnybrook Association football team. The squad to play at Margaret River on Sunday June 25 includes Kirup players N. Trigwell E. Ball E. Wall P. O'Dea and B. Dilley.

Kirup R. Allen W. Allen P. O'Dea J. McDonald T. Cunningham Wanderers F. Morgan W. F. Howlett Baty E. Ball N. Trigwell E. Turner E. Wall B. Walsh W. Eastcott Driver Donnybrook Association Margaret River B. Dilley

Kirup Rifle Club Holds Practice Shoot At 500 Yards

The Kirup Rifle Club conducted a practice shoot over 500 yards on June 18 with shooters A Kingswood A Goddard C Benson C Goddard C Moore Hunt Moore Wr Goddard K Benson A Cooper F Goddard A Hiller posting scores ranging from 63 to 70. Firing rights on the Kirup range extend to January 1 1961 and the Western Range Association aims to address range safety. The next shoot is scheduled for July 2.

Kirup Rifle Club A. Kingswood A. Goddard C. Benson C. Goddard C. Moore Hunt Moore Wr. Goddard K. Benson A. Cooper F. Goddard A. Hiller Kirup Range Western Range Association

Kirup Women dominate Boyup Brook in 9-0 win

The Kirup women's hockey team defeated Boyup Brook 9-0 on Saturday. Scorers include E Myles with five goals and P Hinnrichsen and M Myles among the others.

Kirup Boyup Brook E. Myles P. Hinnrichsen M. Myles

Repairs To Hall Kirup Hall Facelift Underway

Repairs to Kirup Hall include white ant treatment cloakroom steps ventilation and fire extinguishers with £250 to be spent. The hall has stayed closed four years while Principal Architect E Bragg and department supervisor ensure all listed alterations are completed to their satisfaction. Mrs Hurst left for Perth, Mrs Hinnrichsen departs Monday, others plan six week holidays and staff changes noted.

Hall Kirup Hall E. Bragg

Into the Straight and Angel and the Badman at local screens

South West Pictures presents Into the Straight starring Charles Tingwell Muriel Steinbeck George Randell and Nonnie Pelfer with racing footage from Randwick Bouchill and Flemington. Magnificent and Beau Felt head a thrilling horses race while Angel and the Badman features John Wayne and Gail Russell. Screenings include Greenbushes and Boyup Brook as advertised.

Charles Tingwell Muriel Steinbeck George Randell Nonnie Pelfer Randwick Bouchill Flemington Magnificent Beau Angel and the America John Wayne Gail Russel South West Pictures Greenbushes Boyup Brook

Rabbits and Crown Land Debate at Greenbushes Road Board

Government Vermin Inspector Mr Marshall said Crown Lands are not a menace for rabbits except in open country. Board inspector Mr Perry urged better use of strychnine baits and proposed fumigation with Larvacide. A motion to move fumigation to August was discussed. The Chief Vermin Inspector noted no rise in fox control and the department may pay 40 to 50 thousand foxes, far above the Vermin Tax amount. The Farmers Union Voice Council complained of straying stock on roads including Blackbutt Road. action will follow on proof of offence.

Bridgetown W. Streatfield E. Roberts Head Marshall Greenbushes Road Mr. Perry Voice Council The Farmers’ Union Blackbutt

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