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Newspaper
Blackwood Times
Location
Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1952
Page
7
The Minister for Agriculture Sir Charles Latham announces the average monthly production of the three leading herds in each unit under the State herd recording scheme for May 1952, followed by the unit average in each case. Details given for each unit include herd names and production figures, reflecting early postwar dairy statistics.
Minutes from the ordinary meeting of the Lipper Blackwood memorial hospital board discuss securing dry firewood unfit meals and hospital supplies. The matron reports shortages and plans for blankets curtains and furniture while staff await Army call and a planned electric tent at the mortuary location.
Joy Gibellini is chosen again to lead Manjimup's country week hockey team. The player helped the team rise from No 4 to No 1 overall in four years and earned a state team position. She previously played in Adelaide and has scored 37 goals this season while three opponents scored against them.
Mr Percy Cutts, with road transport knowledge, says a rail disruption could force leaf for Fremantle to travel by road. Coordinating harvesters and transport would be required, though regular commitments of haulers affect feasibility. Last year the Parks service moved 5760 bales of tobacco from farms to Manjimup siding.
A large crowd gathered as officials and educators recalled the long effort to build the new school. Speakers praised the planning process, noted the role of the road board, the state education department, and local architects, and urged community support for ongoing facilities and staff.
Girl Guide unit at Boysin Brook held a meeting despite poor weather. Rosemary White led a guard of honour for Deputy Premier My Watts and party as they opened the front door. Brown Owl Tawney and older brownies sold goods to raise funds for Sister Kate's Home, with proceeds to the charity.
Fragmentary text references places and people including Ris a and Monte vee South A with scattered dates and events. The passage alludes to a ceremony or incident involving Le Rego Ata and others, but details are obscured by garbled OCR and incomplete lines.
A correspondent describes riding the de Havilland Comet at 500 to 600 miles per hour at altitudes around 40 000 to 90 000 feet. The piece highlights the machine’s smooth ride low vibration and minimal wind and shows the experience of a test flight over England including takeoff climb and landing.
A main shaft failure at the Maritimic butter factory halted production Wednesday morning. Repairs rushed from Bunbury completed by Thursday morning allowing churning to resume with cream diverted to the Boyanup plant for the day. Mr W D Ganfield thanked Bunbury workshop for assistance.
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