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Newspaper

Blackwood Times

Location

Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 06, 1953

Page

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Bridgetown Farmers Seek Lime Deposits Reserved

Bridgetown farmers push to reserve lime deposits for agricultural use and limit exploitation by firms. council hears reply from Mr Mearman noting varied deposits coastwide and debating which beds suit farming, industry, or both. Discussion covers Lake Afton, Boronup sand field, and potential rabbit netting in relation to agriculture policy and a junior departmental role.

Labour Bay Mearman Hearman Prese Ne Hall Chamberlin —Traeters Chalik Reeceiver Daid Mane J. Warner Mr Smith Department of Agriculture Bridgetown Clerk of Courts

Fruit Cases Discussed At Council Meeting

A council session considered a matter about fruit boards and timber quality. Mr. Ro M Browne and the Weowe Creenhusher ranch representative spoke on the issue, noting the problem should have been handled by the Fruitgrowers Association. Members warned.

Amougu Coe Mon Ro M. Browne Creenhushera Ranch Tine

Rabbits Nesting urged in urgent production push

The general executive will be asked to approach both the Minister of Agriculture and the Minister of Industrial Development urging immediate action to raise rabbit nesting production.

Minister of Agriculture Minister of Industrial Development

Farmers Zone Council election deferred at Bridgetown

The Bridgetown Zone Council of the Farmers Union postponed officer elections to the next quarterly meeting due to poor Labour Day attendance. With only five delegates present, motions sought to hold elections over to improve representation, while secretary prospects and club committees were discussed amid travel plans and possible branch withdrawals.

Bridgetown Zone Farmers’ Union L. Dayies Tas Onl Altens R. M. Browne Ment Li. Smith UDI Dt Bushford Geraldton Ciu Heard Warner Vetersbury Club Linue Beth Davies New Zealand Stelewate Arthur Lee

Bowling Carnival a Huge Success in Bunbury Event

The Bunbury West Australian Bowling Association carnival drew over 200 bowlers from Perth, South West clubs, and country towns. Finalists delivered top level play rivaling metropolitan standards, with trophies presented by Mayor PF J Withers.

Davison Amuseh Thesiy Muanty Mort Carr Valk Ewald Pervonally Ike Ube Thompson Bridgetown Jarvig Busyelton Fremantle Cottesloe Loton Park Mosmull Park North Perth South Perth Gosnells Perth Comnerial South West Ark Uh Wease Fnmla Auth W.A. Bowling WABA Ware E.G. Lawrence Law Curtis Weeny P. Symonds BH Rennll Hwchak Ho Snook Lawrence Wood Rynnerseup Price Russell Dimmock Maidment Pepper the McDonald Vinners-Up Bailey J. McDonald J. Ebunds Dastie Prichard Peters H. Cook Jas Addrs. P. McDonal Bunbury My. PF J. Withers

Bridgetown Ride Club Shoot Sets High Scores

D Moore on Spoon to win with 87 points and the moon at Bridgetown Ride Club event. The shoot marked another stage of the W Tate trophy as BM Shephard posted an unbeatable 207 points from 210.

D. Moore Isle Moon Bridgetown W. Tate BM Shephard Pax

Farmers Work On Labour Day Observed Low Turnout

Labour Day at Bridestown saw only eight attendees from the local farmers council with fourteen delegates expected. The group faced mockery as they claimed to be the only workers present on a holiday while calling for more support and planning continued work.

Bridestown

Science aids farmer to beat soil woes and pests

An article stresses the farmer scientist partnership to tackle soil deterioration, pests, and diseases. It highlights practical knowledge, equipment, and techniques to protect fertility, prevent erosion, and improve yields, urging cooperation between agronomists and experienced growers.

Bund Ailoplicay Huuculne

RSL Divides Over Anzac Day Observance Traditions

RSL members clash over whether to keep the current Anzac Day half day or shift observance to the nearest Sunday. Debate centers on public holiday status, drinking rules, and potential changes to the event's timing and format.

Water Reserves Still Critical In Hester Dam

Water storage at Hester Dam on Monday reached 5.8 million gallons with weekly consumption 562 thousand, down from 603 thousand the prior week. Canal flow barely reached 700 thousand, while seepage and evaporation added about 200 thousand. Annual comparison shows 7.139 million gallons in storage and 4.3 million at Boyup Brook, with 205 thousand weekly use. Engineer J S Pearce urges watering-hour restrictions for Bridetown and Boyup Brook, limiting residents to two hours daily from 6 to 4 pm on specified days.

Hester Dam J. 5. Pearce Bridetown

Sir Coral A Bunbury Cup Entry

Sir Coral, winner of the Metropolitan, is entered for the Bunbury Cup alongside the Eas Cup. Owned by Mr. F. G. Manes, the Bunbury Race Club farmer member, the horse has marked ABC. Nominations close today with predictions of a strong showing from the well bred Channel team and other two and three year olds.

Sir Coral Headtlauarten Suenta Channel Ivane

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