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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1947

Page

4

Experimental Flax Plots Visited Maycamps and Fields

Experimental flax plots on Mr W M Hack Keninup estate explored zinc and super fertilisers to combat Die Back disease. Results show zinc plus super greatly reduce Die Back and boost growth, with best returns at 224 lb super and 12 lb zinc oxide per acre. Field day planned for growers to view results. progress association meetings discussed reserve buildings and permanent structures for future needs.

W. M. Hack Agricultural Department Keninup

Farmers' Union Discusses Roads and Wool Zone Moves

Kulikup branch hears concerns on winter road conditions with water running mid road and calls for cleaned drains. Members seek support to create a wool zone for the Kojonup Boyup Brook district citing travel savings and smaller zones. Head office requests growers provide production cost data.

Kulikup Farmers’ Union Perth Albany Road Kojonup Boyup Brook

Flood gates sought to clear water flow in fences

The Upper Blackwood Stand Board will require flood gates in fences that block natural water flow. Water often backs up due to debris against fences, widening the water area and raising levels on pathways. Notices will be served on landowners whose fences create obstructions.

Upper Blackwood Stand Board

Standard of Building Standards in Manjimup discussed

Manjimup Road Board debated standards for new houses near existing homes. Members pressed for defined zoned areas while preserving homeowner rights to build or move dwellings. The inspector noted the board can refuse permits for substandard buildings, with plans approved subject to septic tanks and local regulations.

Margereson Manjimup Marrereson S. Cowen Margerson I. Davies L. J. Rees M. &. Muir Cowen Rees Perth Bunning Bros K. Mickle Arnott A. G. Car

Dairy Herd Recording Scheme June 1947 updates

The Superintendent of Dairy ing Mr M Cullliy presents June 1947 production details for the Grade Herd Recording Scheme. Information outlines herd results and yields for the month.

Mr. M. Cullliy

Road Sign Advertising Requires Board Approval

The Up per Blackwood Road Board warns that road signs and roadside advertisements divert driver attention and may cause accidents. In the future all such erections must be approved by the Board before they are allowed.

Upper

Plan Commission Holds Over Application For New Workshop

Mr. Tuffin’s application to erect a work and machine shop is held over for pending consideration by the Town Planning Commissioner. He will be permitted to build a residence on Cronin Street subject to subdivision approval.

Tuffin Ter Cronin Street

Kulikup Hall Finance and Elections Report

Public Works committee found Kulikup Hall satisfactory for alterations during the year. At the July 25 annual meeting officers were re elected with W Fairbrass as chairman and M W Mayer as secretary, T Gibbs as vice chairman. A select committee chaired by T Gibbs was formed. A July 26 dance raised funds for local sports needs in support of Miss Roberta Mulray for Queen Carnival.

Public Works Committee Kulikup Hall Hall Committee W. Fairbrass M. W. Mayer T. Gibbs Messrs T. Merritt S. Wakelaw Roberta Mulray

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