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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1947
Page
6
A local league criticizes the Commonwealth Government land settlement scheme amid calls for ex service men to run caretaker properties while training. Members cite wasteful properties and allege political influence behind caretaker appointments. leaders recount a August visit by Director Fyfe and Minister Panton as they pledge reform.
At a public meeting Liaison Officer Mr. Ruck said Mr. Fyfe claimed 30 farms were available for settlement. Officials criticized bureaucratic barriers and warned that idle properties in Bridgetown and surrounding districts suffer from labor shortages. The meeting announced plans to seek direct action from the Premier.
Elder Smith & Co Ltd announces a forthcoming sale at Nannup Market on Thursday February 13 at 2 p m. The auction offers about 200 cattle from various owners including 40 shorthorn steers six to eight years, 60 fat shorthorn steers four to six years, 10 shorthorn cows and mixed cattle to be drafted. Entries invited.
Bridgetown market offers 300 cattle from 70 fat Shorthorn steers to 20 fat Red Poll steers and 60 Shorthorn crossbred cattle in forward order. Plus 10-4 year old heifers and cows mated to stud bulls, inspected and highly recommended. Sheep include 200 fat crossbred ewes and 100 fat wethers. Further entries invited.
On Wednesday at Midland Junction associated agents yarded 18 000 sheep and lambs of interior quality. Values were unchanged.
Mr Stenn urged education of younger members in the real meaning of the League of Returned Services. He noted a nine to five federal majority to liberalise membership but said some states want a special congress. Housing was raised with Bridgetown and other towns reporting low war service home figures and Stein promised to contact BRSS housing chair Watt to investigate.
Goldsbrough Mort and Co Ltd reports a monthly market with 1144 sheep yarded and sales of 673 cattle 380 cattle 326 pigs 273, with strong local and metropolitan demand. Fat sheep and cattle sale prices eased slightly from the previous market as buyers from Dardanup Capel and Brunswick Junction showed keen inquiry.
At the Manjimup fixture the Westralian Farmers Co operative Limited reported 290 pigs penned with a full turnout of bacon buyers, local butchers, and fatteners. Competition was strong for baconers and porkers, with prices ranging. heavy baconers 15 to 14,0s, medium 12 5 to 18 4, light 11 6 to 12 4, heavy porkers 10 0 to 11 4, light 7 6 to 8 0, slips 4 0 to 5 5, weaners 2 0 to 2 9, choppers 6 to 8 pounds.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Greenhow suffered burns after she upset a cup of steaming coffee during the weekend.
Portable stroller offered for sale with collapsible design, reversible handle, newly treaded wheels, and good suspension. Enquiries directed to this office.
This notice offers binoculars in near new condition complete with a leather case. Enquiries are directed to this office for details and pricing.
The usual meeting scheduled for Thursday 6 February is cancelled. The next gathering will be Thursday 20 February, announced by Tr. W Bolton, Hon. Secretary.
Advertisement seeks a strong boy about 15 to 16 years to learn the fibrous plaster trade at Brady on Ethel Street in Bridge Town.
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