Flax mill at Boyup Brook faces uncertain future
Federal minister and Flax Production Committee chairmen gave non committal statements on WA flax security beyond 1949. The Commonwealth aims to buy flax from growers with 4000 acres allocated for Boyup Brook, the largest allotment yet. A Melbourne flax conference may decide state takeovers and continued mill payroll.
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Commonwealth
Boyup Brook
Nelson Lemmon
MHR
Western Australia
Melbourne
Upper Blackwood
Tweedie Dominates Manjimup Racing Meet With 11th Straight Win
At Manjimup six races showcased Tweedie the chestnut gelding of Milt Baress, who extended his winning streak to 11 with victories in the Bridgetown Handicap and the Manjimup Handicap. Voyage's Best caused a protest after finishing first in a dramatic Fifth race, which was awarded to Little Arab after a hearing.
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Milt Baress
Tweedie
Lady Meryl
Glen Lou
Manjimup
Belat
Wnoreega
Glen Low
Fairy’s Hope
Little Arab
Voyage
Pemberton
Heatherwyn
Lucy Nelson
Graceful
Cratch
Leslie
J. Anderson Jnr
Lee Sheen
L. Walton
Ayre
F. Bamness
R. Tuthill
Olsen’s Pride
Tweedix
Mill Bamegs
F. Bamess
Yas
Ls Waltom Jar
Algal Ales
Fairy's Hope
J. Anderson
Tory
Red Elmo
Noreen
Osten
W. F. Coverley
Blkm
A. Barness
Lee
Lady Merylser
Irish Heather
Fred
H. V. Gribb
Eoon
Kulikup Farmers oppose loan for Boyup Brook grounds
At the Kulikup Branch annual meeting Farmers Union members vow to resist the Upper Blackwood Road Board plan to borrow £1600 for recreation ground improvements at Boyup Brook. The group condemns the borrowing as detrimental to local farmers and community needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kulikup
The
Farmers’ Union
Upper Blackwood Road
Boyup Brook
Ambulance Driver and Road Service Debated by Local Union
At the St John Ambulance Upper Blackwood Sub Centre meeting presided by W E Inglis the driver shortage for the ambulance was debated. Volunteers and local business support were discussed to cover emergencies when Butterly cannot drive. The Kulikup Branch urged farmers’ loyalty to the union and public funding for road services as necessary.
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St. John Ambulance
Upper Blackwood
W. E. Inglis
Butterly
Road Board
Neal
Smyth-Ryan
Ambulance Dispatch Mentioned for Read Board Area
An ambulance was directed to respond to cases as needed in the read board area, reflecting flexible dispatch procedures and local medical support arrangements.
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Read Board
Wagner to Lead Upper Blackwood Country Week Team
The Upper Blackwood Cricket Association named its Country Week squad for Perth, listing captain A. W. Wagner and vice captain D. B. Parker along with players Y. G. Beatty T. Beatty J. L. Steere L. Cc Basford R. Lloyd Cc L. Moore L. Moord W. Meredith R. Dodd R. Mead W. Mead R. Miller P. Lynch. Players should notify G. Blechynden if they cannot travel.
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Upper Blackwood Cricket Association
Perth
A. W. S&s. Wagner
D. B. Parker
Y. G. Beatty
T. Beatty
J. Lee
Steere L. CC
Basford
R. Lloyd
Cc. L. Moore
L. Moord
W. Meredith
R. Dodd
R. Mead
W. Mead
R. Miller
P. Lynch
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F.P.C
Blackwood
Abel and Co
South-West Co-Operative Dairy Farmers Ltd
D.D.T
Consult
Hull
Joh
Bridgetown
Thurs
Noreen’s Wish
L. Bailey
S. Bailey
ECLAT
E. Rat- Hoi
Glamour Star
M. Bamess
F. Caddy
Kulikup Farmers Object
UTO Sports Grounds Loan
H. S. Chambers
W. L. Gibbs
Ihe
Agaia
Gibbs
G. B
W. Blechynden
Dinninup
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