Mulches and Soil Conservation in Western Australia
In a 1949 report from the Department of Agriculture, the article discusses how soil acts as a moisture reservoir for plant growth, the roles of various crops and perennials, and how mulching and cultivation affect moisture retention. It cites field capacity, capillary movement, and irrigation needs, and notes mixed results from mulches like straw, paper, and sand under different climates and soil types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australa
Reen
Rothamsted
Moi ‘de
Shaw
Castomia Yat
Lotral
U S.A
Canada
South Africa
Australia
Swar
Omar
Peemmane
Sas Tapatt Owilbyag Joerimated
Nookambka Mindy Losm
Tiwae
Ottinas
America
Chilcott.s
United States Department of Agriculture
Balletia
Walter
Punjab
Penman
Widtoe
Bridgetown
Merredin
Upper
Swanas
Russel
Nebrasks
Ian
Pacific Southwest
USA
Emergency Committee Pushes Civil Defence Aid
The Red Cross Civil Emergency Committee met the Road Board to seek £200 for emergency equipment and three ARP posts. Dr Williams outlined arrangements and the board agreed to grant £20 and push for local ARP unit formation, with plans for a public meeting and liaison with central authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Civil Emergency Committee
Red Crowe
Uedgytows Road Board
Mumbera
Road Board
Willamy
Whit Tivanelal
Ws ‘Toyer
Xhayramaur
Mtting
Dagpey
Wiliam
Williams
D. Pests
Annas
Br Wiliams
Otvion
ASCP
Mirella
Malvern Star Halve Star defence contract note
Military authorities select Halve Star for defence contracts. Lead in peace and work mentions Bridgetown Lertee's Garage as the location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levetey
Malvern Star
Defence
Lertee’s
Bridgetown
Malvern Star price rise warned and layby savings urged
A fragmented notice warns shoppers to avoid rising prices by using layby offers. The copy references Malvern Star and hints at cautious spending, urging viewers to act before costs increase and save pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fartee
Gangs Brideviews
Local event yields mixed results at Saturday tournament
A Saturday afternoon event concluded with Mig A Henry and two Indies winners, alongside Mr Proastidis with 1 and 17 for the men. The fragment hints at a singles and doubles format and unclear scoring, recording a small club or community competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aslester
Mig A. Henry
Indies
Mr. Proastidis
New War Loan News and Notes
War loan plans discussed at Soldiers Welfare Committee meeting in Comer Hall. Attendance urged and goals set for February campaign aiming to surpass 100000 subscribers, with prior campaigns reaching 57000 in June and 51000 in October. Australian army reception in Nelson, British Columbia, thanked. public doors opened to newcomers. details on personal canvassing and volunteer needs given.
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Soldiers’ Welfare Committee
Solders Welfare
Comer Hall
Pan
Pulile
Animalas
Canada
Nelson
Columbia
Ivsa Hieventats
Nelson Ween
i @ Ioan
Faerie
My Banfield
Pacific
Thane
Banfield
Joan Ranvass
Nat
Revie Brookine
HW. Parmar
Mullatrep Souls Lion
Mullalyup
Greenteheh
Greenbusher
Nee
Lawrence
Mano
Slim Four Square Gospel Church Pemberton Notice
Slim Foursquare Gospel Church Pemberton announces services February 1 with breaking of bread at 7pm Sunday features gospel singing at 4pm Friday light. J Turkington is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slim Foursquare Gospel Church
Pemberton
J. Turkington
MethodEit Church Evacuation Inquiry Sparks Malaya Ties
A fragmented report notes Dom Malbye-Thye probing methods to relocate evacuees amid state land department actions. It mentions authorities planning evacuations and housing arrangements for residents displaced in the district, with emphasis on accessible shelter and communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dom Malbye
Malaya
Electoral service prompts immediate elector status guidance
The notice requests all electors over 31 called for military service to inform the nearest State Electoral Registrar or the Electoral Department at 62 Barrack Street, to confirm enrollment and preserve polling status. It warns of potential removal from polls if informant action is delayed and cites the 1916 Act provisions on enrollment and residency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Electoral Department
Steet
Gerth
Scrap Aluminium Urgently Wanted for Munitions
Urgent call for scrap aluminium to fuel munitions efforts. Send your Berap to the Local Depot immediately to assist production and stockpile for wartime needs.
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J. W. Rankine
P.O. Box
Bazeley Quality Butcher
Muir Bros
Wishow
Upper Blackwood
Mee C E. Gates
Boyup Brook
Chariting Cor
Powell Gas Producers
Revolutionary Development
Powell
Oncilienta
Lound
BON Fisher
Steere Street
Travelle
THE
Dardanup Hotel
Bob Toy
Kalmoorise and
Peete
William Brittain & Son Funeral Directors
Bunbury
Donnybrook Bridgetown
R. Urquhi
R. Hancock & Sons
Spencer Street
Peter's
Wigmores Ltd
Aladdin Industries Ltd
R Bell & Co
Arthur Yates & Co
Manjimup Dairy Co
Bunning Bros. Ltd
Gartyle & Co
Astor Radios
Cyclone Peace Co
NuwTred Tyres
Biershaw & Co Ltd
Pruit Exporers
Mercantile Mutual Incurance Co. Ltd
National Mutual Life Assurance
Victoria Insurance Coy
Distrief
Russtey
Burvill
Dept. of Agriculture
Waikerie
al. Toyer
Geal Srp
Cpt
Civ Emergency Committee
News and Notes
Rsl Mall
Methodit Church
Wm. Moves & Sons Builders, Timber & Hardware Merchants
Phoor
Dalgety & Co, Ltd
Perth
Mireet HL. E. Weight
Noxinus
Balder Bridge Town PO
Thompson's Garage
Manjimup
General Motor
W. R. Thomson Grocery & Hardware Steen
Proprieter
Caries Wyllem Mammen
Storw and Works
Warten
Raerrelia
Ero
Eied Te Gat
Aed Lenuticesa
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