Federal government ends flax mill plans in Australia
Mr Pollard with Works and Housing Minister Mr Nelson Lemmon explained the Commonwealth lacks constitutional power to continue flax processing and will sell mills to states or private buyers. Victoria reportedly won’t take over its portion. WA is probing the Boyup Brook mill capital at £71,000. The government will purchase flax from growers for one more season while sale negotiations proceed.
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Commerce and Agriculture
Mr Pollard
Boyup Brook
Pollard
Nelson Lemmon
Mar
Australia
Commonwealth
P. D. Forrest
Melbourne
Dairying Highlighted as Key Industry in WA
Federal Minister for Commerce and Agriculture Pollard spoke at Manjimup on Thursday arguing dairying is an attractive, practical industry. He noted land issues in Eastern States but plentiful WA land. labor and plant shortages limit development. He opposed tax concessions for farmers, urged intensive pasture trials, and supported federal funds for herd testing and extension services to boost butterfat production.
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Mt. Barker
Manjimup
Davies
Pollard
More Work Remedy For Rabbits
Minister Pollard argues for persistent farm-driven action against rabbits noting no single method suffices. He highlights wire netting as valuable but scarce and cautions Cyanogas alone is not enough though aid increases. He urges a sustained drive by farmers, acknowledging government difficulties.
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Commerce and Agriculture
Pollard
Manjimup
Australia
Crown Land Debate Yields Candid Outcome
The report notes a controlled Crown land dispute resolving with a pragmatic result. The takeaway is that progress hinges on action over rhetoric, emphasizing tangible steps and follow through rather than prolonged discussion.
Federal Ministers Visit Manjimup Meeting Tobacco Growers
Federal Minister for Commerce and Agriculture R T Jard accompanied by local MHR and Minister for Works on Housing Nelson Lemmon visited Manjimup last Thursday. They met with the Manjimup Road Board Tobacco Growers Association and primary industry representatives to discuss tobacco marketing potato prices dairying infertility land development rural drift and tobacco production costs. Mr I Davies chaired the gathering and thanked the visitors on behalf of the group.
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Commerc and Agriculture
R. T. Pol ‘Jard
MHR
Nelson Lemmon
Manjimup Las
Tobacco Growers’ Association
Board
Manjimup Road
I. Davies
EB. K. Hoar
F. O. Felstead
J. F. Berry
D. McKay
Davies
Printed by Francie L. Semmens for Coun try Newspapers
Publication note credits Francie L. Semmens and Coun try Newspapers Pty Ltd as owners and publishers based at Steere St Bridge Town, indicating the newspaper’s origin and office location.
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Francie L. Semmens
Country Newspapers Pty. Ltd
Steere
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National Library of Australia
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