Bridgetown sale shows strong yarding and high prices
The Bridgetown market on February 9 offered 435 cattle and 1,336 sheep with a high clearance. Elders sold 340 cattle with prime Beef Shorthorn Cross steers topping at £28, and prices ranged from £14/10 to £28 for various Shorthorn stock. Sheep were few butcher lines but generally sold well, with lambs and cross-bred ewes quoted across multiple weights and stores.
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Bridgetown
Elder, Smith and Co
Elders
Messrs. J. &. Bagshaw and Son
Numbers Decline At Manjimup Sale
The Manjimup cattle sale on February 8 offered 177 head, with 159 sold, showing fewer numbers than the prior sale and below usual quality levels. Prices realised were satisfactory with quotes for various stock including Short horn steers, Shorthorn Cross cows and heifers, yealers, and mixed calves.
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Manjimup
Printing Notice From Coun try Newspapers Pty td
Francis L. Semmens publishes at Coun try Newspapers Pty td. office in Steere Bridge town stating the printing details and publication location.
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Francis L. Semmens
Country Newspapers Pty Td
Steere
Bridgetown
Five Honorary Life Members for Bridgetown Fruitgrowers
The Sou-West Farmers Honorary Life Members include retiring chairman A Flintoff and four others R W Scott J J McAlinden W B Abbotts and H Lake. At the AGM on Thursday night an honorarium of £10 was voted to H E Armstrong secretary for valuable services and to cover out of pocket expenses.
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Bridgetown Fruitgrowers' Association
A. Flintoff
R. W. Scott
J. J. McAlinden
W. B. Abbotts
H. Lake
H. E. Armstrong
Farmers urged mineral deficiency study in Bridgetown district
South West Bridgetown farmers backed Bridgetown Agricultural Society to request an officer from the Agricultural Department to investigate soil mineral deficiency. They cited cases of poor sheep and lamb quality, failed pasture despite fertilizer, and a child needing medical help for deficiency.
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Bridgetown
Bridgetown Agrithe Agricultural Department
Aleman Wr Halth Walter
Bracken Fern Eradication Methods in Western Australia
A Department of Agriculture officer explains bracken fern control in WA, detailing deep root systems, frond destruction timing, and multiple methods. Fire and seed on burned pasture, cutting with slasher, subdivision and heavier stocking, clearing followed by plowing, mowing, rolling, pigs, and herbicides are discussed as options with cautions on cost and effectiveness.
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Western Australia
Dept. of Agriculture
G. D. Bastyan
Greater Attendances Urged At Bridge Town Meeting
Last Thursday night Mr. C P Scott praised a large crowd of about 80 at the Bridge town throwers Association meeting and urged members to boost attendance at monthly gatherings to support the industry toward free enterprise. He said industry must advance and cannot return to prewar conditions. Scott also called for a cross section of growers to attend. Elected vice presidents were G L Farquhar E Hester and R E Doust. secretary H F Armstrong. auditor R E Doust. Executive delegate committee includes C P Sealt and others.
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C. P. Scott
Bridgetown Throwers’ Association
Memrs
Scott
Mr. Scott
G. L. Farquhar
E. &. Hester
R. E. Doust
H. F. Armstrong
C. P. Seoalt
Messrs
H. O. Moore
A. MacAlinden
R. Cox
L. R. Beard
J. Ancock
W. Jones
I. Pierce
T. Herlihy and
Johnson
Farmers Conference Postponed to March 28
The Farmers Union annual conference is postponed due to state elections. Motions and nominations deadlines moved to February 14. Bridgetown Road Board discusses Nanninup Road deviation for new saleyards, with Main Roads Dept engineers Grace and Meslin visiting. work date not set. Merry and Merry report measurements and pegging updates. Scott urges a first class plan with defined grade ranges as board approves steps.
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Farmers’ Union
Agends
Main Roads Dept
Nannup
River Siding
H. O. Moore
Bridgetown
Moore
Main Road Dept
Grace
Meslin
Dept
Merry
Scott
State Rural Workers Award Wage Schedule Adjustment
State Rural Workers Award sets new weekly wages effective January 30, 1950. Adult workers receive £7 3s 4d, ages 14 to 17 earn £2 8s 1d, 7 to 48? £3 8s 8d, ages 18 to 19 £24 0s 35d, 19 to 20 £25 0s 10d, 20 to 21 £26 17s 4d. Deductions of 25 shillings per week apply.
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Ward Ag
Objectionable Weeds Found In Local Lucerne Paddocks
A farmer reports unusual weeds in two lucerne paddocks. Lab tests identify Mexican Salt-Wort and Narrow Leaf Clover as objectionable due to prickly leaves and poor feed. If widespread, they may harm stock, especially sheep, so grazing control is advised. Farmers should inspect for seed contamination and contact Bridgetown Dept. of Agriculture officer Mr. G. D. Bastyan for details.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Bridgetown
G. D. Bastyan
Brian Sale
John
Brian
Ken MacLoughlin
Mac
Kelvin Up
Balingup
Brother Allan
Kelvin
Geoff Arbon
Vague
Greenbushes
Chlorate Application Method for Cutting Fronds
A description explains applying sodium chlorate directly to cut stalks of fronds by using a sponge rubber saturated with the chemical and attached to the cutter bar of a mower. The amount used is small and has been proven effective.
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CIA
Albury Battery Revivers
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H.M.V
Alo
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Fisher’s Garage
Glen McAlinden
Sou-West Farmers
Mr. Walter
Manpump
Mr. Reid
D. Donald
Parents and Citizen's Association
Oslo
McDonald
N.B
Saleyard Progress
Farmers’ Union Annual Conference
Upper Blackwood Road Board
Mery. Smith
Wilhealth
Blackwood Health Zone
Bridgetown Advocate
Peter
Geo. Heywood Plumber
McCormick-Deering
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Bridgetown Motor Transport
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