11 May 1945
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Newspaper
Blackwood Times
Location
Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 11, 1945
Page
1
The annual report highlights the food front importance, subsidies, and costs borne by farmers. It notes drought relief, superphosphate shortages, and drought impact on dairy output, with March production down 14 percent. It mentions political division over amalgamation and the Dairy Produce Board's steady work, including upcoming changes to representation.
At the last meeting of the Boyup drook Road Board Mr Henderson noted that Mr Hack War vacated his seat in favor of the previous member Glynn. Glynn suggested Mr Hack be readmitted on the board. Hack had offered to resign for Mr Robinson, who was ill. Tribute was paid to Mr Hack’s service and hopes he may return later. Mr Gibbe supported the remarks and eulogised Hack’s advice.
In a Bridgetown Golf Club letter Mrs K Aberdeen explains she does not want interest on a bond used to finance club land. She offers to donate the principal and proposes using some funds for postwar trophies. Mr H C Daven notes the gesture, and the committee praises her long support to Bridgetown.
The notice lists ration coupons for tea sugar butter and meat with weekly or four week cycles. It notes available prices and expiry dates including May 6 for some tea coupons and June 3 for others, plus May 20 for meat and a 12 week validity after becoming available.
Advertising fragment from an old paper hints at design issues and marketing impact. It notes a campaign or display effort tied to wings and regional takings, without clearly defined outcomes or dates, suggesting preliminary reader response.
John Affleck faced prosecution in Boyupy Brook Police Court on April 12 for allegedly feeding George Affleck a meal laced with strychnine in a bid to poison him. The case, supported by testimony from hospital staff and police, resulted in bail set at £100 with conditions, and Affleck was remanded to May 4 for further proceedings.
A report describes three year old wethers allegedly owned by Mr T E Smith of Bridgetown. The animals were found abandoned near a timber area in Himoal county and later weighed at Mr J Giblett’s property. One ram weighed 27¼ stone and the other 20? stone with bellies and fleece noted. Estimates suggest the flock could improve weight if kept in forward living condition.
Congratulations pour in for Mr B C Dour of Winnciap who won first place in Zone 3 of the flax growing competition. The advisory letter from the Flax Growers Association praises his inventive methods and successful effort in the recent contest.
The Boyup Brook Branch of the Australian Red Cross Society held a general meeting in Western Australia. Attendees included James Diet in the chair, Korn, Shovenirth, Lew Soery, Milter, Brooks, Blechyiden, Maretall and others. The society plans to wind up 2100 pounds for headquarters funds, noted substantial donations including from Wily 0.0. T, and agreed to conduct Jaddy's Market in August with May sub-committee tasks and afternoon adjournment.
Chairman Mr B S Hester stated at the last meeting that too many committees exist. Secretary Mr E S Siggins confirmed nine committees last year. A motion by Mr M Scott reduced to three committees for the future: Finance Plant and Tool General Purposes. Appointments followed naming members for each committee.
Fragmented poem evokes memory and longing for divine paradise. Mentions heaven, eternal garden, and praise as faithful gather to dream of a blessed afterlife. Names and places are obscured. the piece centers on spiritual reunion and reverent remembrance.
A brief line requests readers to take their buslots to a well cared for location. It notes appreciation for the act and mentions printing or advertising aspects and a premier sondimes paraphrase.
Dr Hislop warns of nurse shortages across the state as hospitals report 14 single and 17 double certificated beds lacking. He urges more training, improved facilities, and broader nursing representation on committees to avert closures and expand regional hospital services.
The Superintendent of Agriculture Mr HB Powell outlined a plan at Trul vole addressing fruit fly measures. The motion split between notifying growers and districts to restrict movement from No 1 and No 2 districts, with spring inspections needed before fruit can leave November 50 to May 1.
An unclear text fragment mentions Must Get the Saying Spirit and E10 National Savings bonds. No additional readable details or proper names are present to identify a concrete event or outcome.
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