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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1938
Page
7
In Manjimup Western Australia a rabbit menace disrupted railway traffic prompting action by rooney’s report. Authorities addressed the issue to restore service and safeguard the line amid ongoing pest management efforts.
The Vermin Board agrees to extend Mr Rooney's tenure until the end of August to continue efforts against the rabbit pest. Chairman Mr R G Lock praised Rooney for his war on vermin and noted funds remain available for ongoing work as board support remains strong.
A dated survey by Mr. W Rooney reviews rabbit control and poisoning efforts to June 30, detailing 820 railings cases, 4000 plus victims, and progress in dairying regions. It notes shifts in cattle poisoning, posits fumigation as practical, and urges continued vigilance to avoid complacency amid ongoing pest control and public health initiatives.
A detailed report outlines road maintenance in the district, noting cleared sections on Cemetery Road, between Lag It and Deantuilt turnoff, and ongoing dredging on Seven Day Road. It highlights repairs at Henwood’s, patching on min road graveling, drainage improvements at water tables, and active projects on Deanmill and Collings East roads with crews prioritizing flood prevention and surface leveling.
An unclear OCR sample presents scattered phrases about fonts, devices, and names. The excerpt mentions repeated terms like keps, ten thousand, chin triad, and station, but lacks coherent narrative or identifiable people or events for a fuller summary.
The minutes detail troubled topics at the Balingup Road Board meeting, including enforcement of authority, work orders, and budget items. Officials discuss road work, forest and plantation projects, fence maintenance and irrigation, and staff actions while noting financial totals and upcoming actions.
Agricultural and fruit growing in Heanor described with references to Mr A Ryall of Wohking and local figures. The text details farming practices, challenges, and community efforts in mid 1916, including discussions on adapting methods, water supply, and local market concerns.
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