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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

3

Diseases of Stock lecture educated graziers at Boyup Brook

Mr H T Carroll of Vita-Lick Ltd Sydney delivered a detailed talk at Boyup Brook on stock parasites. He described barber’s pole worm and red hair worm as major WA threats, critiqued drenches, urged restricted use of nicotine sulphate, and recommended bluestone or carbon tetrachloride for stomach worms. He warned about twin lamb disease and Enterotoxaemia, stressing intelligent pastoral management and expert sources. The meeting ended with thanks to the speaker and a resolve to invite him back.

H. T. Carroll B.V Se Vita- Lick Ltd Sydney Boyup Brook Mr. Carroll Western Australia Carroll

Variety Concert Shines at Bridgetown Town Hall

Mr J P Henderson presented a lively Bridgetown Repertory Club show in the Town Hall on Tuesday week last. Seventy five percent of nett proceeds go to the Bridgetown Infant Health Centre and St John Ambulance subcentre. The concert featured the Vanety orchestra with L Pearce conductor and a varied program including Noel More solo, a new yodelling act, military tap numbers, a one act play World Without Men, and a final colourful Middle East scene with strong dressing and performances by Mrs Garrity N More Lew Judges and E G Hall. The audience praised the skeleton tap and the show’s balance of music drama and humour.

J. P. Henderson Vanety Bridgetown Repertory Club Town Hall Bridgetown Bridgetown Infant Health Centre St. John Ambulance Association Noel More Air Force Im Gaol Jack Falconer H. Flintoff Mesdames Evans Pearce P. Henderson E. Hester Mr. P. Evans Rupert Moore Middle East Garrity Messrs N. More Lew T King E. G. Hall

Market Report from Manjimun Cattle and Pigs Sale

Messrs Elder Smith and Co. Ltd report the monthly market at Manjimun on November 20 with moderate cattle demand and easier values than last month. Pigs show good class selection with export baconers rising, but slips and weaners remain hard to sell. bacon stores and other categories quote across a wide range of prices.

Messrs Elder

Bridgetown Pig Market Slumps in Store and Baconer Trades

In Bridgetown the pig market showed heavy yarding with All classes, baconers finishing as usual amid unfavourable conditions. Store pigs moved slowly while sales were hard to secure. quotations ranged with export baconers at 75 to 82/5, medium, light baconers 65 to 74, store baconers 2 to 4, with odd sales at around 10.

Market report from Nannup sale prompts subdued bidding

Messrs Elvler Smith and partners report a market at Nannup on November 25 with light attendance. Bidding was restrained and prices varied little across categories including calves and yearling steers, Jersey heifers, and store cows with prices quoted in pounds per head.

Messrs Elvler. Smith Lud Xannup Anm

Apple and Pear Acquisition Scheme Details Publicized

The government announces an acquisition scheme for the MAC 41 crop with schedules of varieties sizes and rates to be released by the Marketing Committee. Advances depend on size and grade. deductions apply for non qualifying fruit. Pear schedules for Western Australia await finalisation and a general method of operation is expected soon with an Acquisition Order within a week or two.

HH. L. Anthony M-H.r Western Australia Merry Yates

Christmas Mails Urge Early Posting for Eastern States

The Deputy Director of Post and Telegraphs, Mr J G Kilpatrick, urges that Christmas cards gifts and greeting letters for delivery in the Eastern States be posted by December 13 and those for local delivery by December 17 1940 to ensure delivery before Christmas. He warns of undeliverable packets ending in the Dead Letter Office and asks senders to endorse each packet with please return to name and postal address if not delivered in seven days.

Post and Telegraphs J. G. Kilpatrick Sven

Appeal granted for Bridgetown shotgun license to 19 year old

Gordon James Elwyn appeared before Bridgetown Magistrate Mr A Y Butler appealing a refused gun license. Inspector Pike for the Department reported. Elwyn, aged 19, lived with his farmer father at Bridgetown and sought a shotgun license for vermin control. The magistrate noted many farms have rifles for defence and granted the appeal. Elwyn’s father testified supportively. the magistrate proceeded to authorize the license.

Gordon J Elwyn A Y, Butler Bridgetown Pike Gordon James Elwyn Williams Mornis Henry Doust Frederick John Elwyn Gordon

Yugoslav Reunion Charters Train To Manjimup

Members of the Yugoslav community chartered a special train for a reunion in Manjimup on Saturday night and Sunday. The event supported the Manjimup Red Cross funds with a dance at Jardee mill hall attracting about 500 attendees. A Sunday picnic at Fontinmi’s Pool charged a small admission for the Red Cross, with metropolitan visitors joining late on Sunday. Many traveled long distances, and the gathering may become an annual event.

Manjimup Manjimup Red Cross Perth Jardee Mill Hall Fontinmi

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