Pest threat to fruit industry prompts call for organized fire unit
The article argues the fruit fly menace could devastate growers in the Lower South West if not fought. It cites inspector EBleewhere debunking winter cold as a deterrent, reports heavy infestations in Bridge town district, and urges fig and Toquat tree removal to cut year round breeding. Volunteers alone fail. a trained, armed fighting unit with hydrants is needed now.
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Lower South West
South West
Orangea
Posses
Mtetarinea
Bridgetown
Elkington
Myers
Bridgetown Road Board
Ryan
World asks reader to notice a crying child
A letter to the editor laments bystanders on Hampton Street who ignored a crying child in a truck. The writer argues timely attention could have alerted someone on the scene or via the news, potentially preventing harm to the child.
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Hampton Street
Asikwan
Grand Old Men of Blackwood No 1 feature
WR. GILBERT COVERLEY of Greenhustel is featured as a prominent Blackwood district figure born at Mullaigup. The profile notes his 4% status, his early engineering fame in the South West, and his notable time as a leading reengineer in Leamster and bullockin at Karrdale.
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Blackwood
Gilbert Coverley
Greenhustel
Coverley
Mullaigup
Karrdale
Fruit Fly Threat to South-West Orchards Warned in Bridgetown
Mr E H Elkington of the WA Department of Agriculture visits Bridgetown to assess fruit fly incursion. He notes France's harsh winters allow the pest to thrive and urges growers to cut fig trees and loquats, bait citrus areas in winter, and begin stone fruit baiting next season. Instructions are on the Orchard Registration Certificate.
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E. He Eki
WA. Department Agriculture
Elkington Iz
Ugen
France
Bruit Fy
Bridgetown
RSL Women’s Auxiliary At Bridgetown Sees Growth
The Mest meeting of the Bridgetown RSL Women's Auxiliary on Pebrusky 25 drew 25 members. Secretary Mrs R James hopes attendance will rise at future meetings with more ex servicemen joining. meetings are held on the 4th of every month.
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Bridgetown
RSL. Women's Auxiliary
Pebrusky
R. James
Local Horses Shine at Busselton Meet on Bion Lane
Horses owned by mites and Manjinvup at Busselton display strong form. Dave Jack wins the Bridgetown Handicap while another horse places third in Collie. Lou do taty Cloud! nese finishes second to Lady Hor and second in Collie Ay cap.
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Mites
Busselton
Bion Lane
Dave Jack
The
Rae
Lady Hor
Rabbits and Waste Spark Debate at Buttertat Zone Council
In Bridgetown the Buttertat Zone Council meeting features D Walker supporting Pollard on excessive waste and limited work to eradicate rabbits. Walker praises efforts on his 700 acre Penny Brook holding, cites 12 tons of bait, and notes ongoing rabbit presence across Winnijup Upper Blackwood Great Southern districts. He argues eradication requires cooperation not government intervention, while others blame farmers for the plague.
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Sig
Bridgetown
D. Walker
Pollard
Vis
Walkers
Winni Jup
Winnijup
Fined For Assault In Bridgetown Police Court
Max Roy Evans of Balingup was fined £2 with 27 18 6 costs after pleading guilty to a raw assault on John Morgan on February 22. Morgan received medical treatment for a gash and a swollen eye with twelve stitches. The bench noted Evans was lucky to avoid a manslaughter charge and ordered payment within 28 days or 27 days in prison.
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Max Roy Evans
Balingip
Bridgetown Polica Court
John “Morgan
Messrs
ET ‘Moyes
Jp's
Evans
Pearing
Morgan
MeMoyes
Graceful Injured in Busselton Trots Truck Crash
An accident at Busselton trots injured Graceful a horse in the Graceful stable crew. The vehicle carrying Graceful and four other horses upset after a crate timber fell, with three other horses bruised but escaping. Graceful suffered shoulder and leg injuries leading to withdrawal from engagements. Rose Coverley escaped harm by riding in the cab. the crash also damaged the other truck and affected the party returning from Royup sports.
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Waite
Busselton
Brida Tnon
PR. Covertey
Annre
Gavedack
Meryl
J. Walton
Munjimup
Mr. Caverley
Tori Willsms
Rose Coverley
Royup Aports
Colin Thomas Welsh
Charities Convo Promises Prizes and Tickets
Luck may aid you in the next Charities event as tickets go on sale. The competition offers prizes including a first prize of 3000 pounds, with Lucie urged to secure a ticket today at the No 470 Charities Conversation.
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Lucie
Desert lands yield promise as soil research widens farming
The article notes soil deficiencies in parts of Australia improve with trace element treatment copper and other minerals. Deserts of South Australia show two million acres once seen as worthless now can support pasture crops and dairying with desert farming. Pioneer settlers grow lucerne, pastures, and sheep. plans emerge to expand to 200 000 to 300 000 acres with irrigation and plantings along the Laurie Adelaide highway.
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Australia
South Australia
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Ome
Adelaide
Premier outlines road and rail plans at Boyup Brook meeting
The Premier promised to place the board's bitumenisation suggestion before the concerned minister and to consult the Agriculture Minister about local boards appointing stock disease inspectors. He aims to improve railway engine efficiency and burning-off, supports an insurance welcome by the Farmers' Union, and praised Western Australia’s district industry while visiting Boyup Brook.
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McLarty
Farmers’ Union
Armin ¢ Jones
Premier protests delays in farm supplies and transport
The Premier criticized long delays in superphosphate deliveries as Picton Works stayed closed for two weeks in January while rock was unloaded. Farmers cancelled orders. subsidies and Transport via roads were proposed. The Premier promised action with ministers on railway services to Dinninup and Walling and to check stockyard land access at Boyup Brook. He also planned inquiries into bulldozer pricing and price fixing oversight. Prior to dinner, Mr McLarty inspected hospital and school.
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Picton Works
Dinninup
Walling
W. Holldozer
Price Fixing Commission
Heelto
Boyup Brook
Momters
Reed Board
McLarty
Disorderly Behaviour at Dui Race Course Arrest
Theoger Angersox of Bridgetown, 25, was fined £2 8s for disorderly behavior at Dui Race Course on March 2. He was warned, removed, and arrested after abusing staff and making strong language while intoxicated. The case was heard by Mr L W Stotter RM.
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Theorge Angersox
Bridgetown
Bunbury Court
Tabi Thurston
Papard Ing Anderson
Thuretun
Anderson
L. W. Stotter RM
Set W. Chambern
Bridgetown Town Hall Unveils Fresh Renovated Interior
The Bridgetown Town Hall completes a thorough internal clean up and renovation turning the interior bright and modern. Officials say the refreshed space enhances public access and service efficiency.
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Bridgetown
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Blackwood Times
R.S.L. Women’s Auxiliary
Msh R. A Scott
LD. Walker
Walker
Donnybrook
Winnilup
Greatouthern
Ms. Walker
Brest
Scott
Horsta
Grace
Commonwealth
CALI
Cariela
McOurneing
Menere B. K. Killerby
Senate
J. B. Hearmas
Gandidte
Bleckwood Sf
Gordon. Froeth
Mc Lorty
Avateslla
Bex
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