Farmers Debate Dairy Act Transfer Restrictions at Manjimup
At a Farmers Union meeting in Manjimup delegates and officials discuss prosecutions under the Dairy Act for transferring cream between butter factories without 28 days notice. Mr. T Sullivan and Mr. A J Bell defend legal compliance while noting potential abuses and the need for farmers to understand restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sta
Farmers’ Union
Manjimup
Warren-Perup
Dingup
Seven Day Road
A. J. Bell
Dairy Farmers
T. Sullivan
E. Booth
Sullivan
Buttertat
Farmers Split Over Butter Factory Transfer Clause
Farmers debate whether a transfer clause in the butterfat Act should stand with the Manjimup factory dependent farmers pressed by supply needs. Some call for factory copies of the Act, while others push for binding agreements on both sides and legal aid for producers. Conference largely supports maintaining the clause despite disadvantages for some members.
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McLaveu
van Sad
Farmers’ Union
F. E. Wiseman
Seven Day Road
Murllivan
Perth
Busselton
Sullivan
Altho
Coal storage facilities urged for fruit export handling
Bridgetown Fruitgrowers Association presses for a cool store at Fremantle Harbor. £20,000,000 planned for harbor improvements. chairman C P Scott says funds are available and a proper fruit handling space is essential. Executive to consider adding a dedicated fruit cool store in Fremantle plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Fruitgrowers Association
Fremantle
Association
C. P. Scott
Bull Shortage Sparks Union Meeting Demand for subsidies
In Jui town a farmer told a local union branch that there is a shortage of high class bulls in the State, notably A. L. He urged the Government to subsidize farmers who must import bulls from the Eastern States, and a motion to approach the Government with this request was carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jui
Meetin P Ane
A.L
North Bridgetown farmers hear conference report
A North Bridgetown farmers conference discussed communism banning from the union, dairy industry questions, and the 28 day notice clause in the Dairy Industry Act. Price studies on butterfat show potential shifts if production time matched a 40 hour week, with subsidies rising from 9 to 23 million pounds and possibly 32 million with a weaker pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Section
Col. Davies
Dairy Industry Act
Bunbury
Food For Thought
Norton
Attendance review and subsidy inquiry discussed at branch meeting
Satisfactory Attendance surer reviews the matter and hopes for a favorable decision. Secretary receives information about an inquiry on the super subsidy paid on mixed fertilisers, deducted before the price per ton is set. A letter from Senator Malcolm Scott concerns Commonwealth cheque policy.
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Malcolm Scott
Commonwealth Trea
Forthcoming Sales at Manumup and Bridgetown
Elder Smith Co Limited announces a clearing sale on the Dees Road east of Manumup. A disposal sale and the first annual surplus Jersey dairy cow and heifer sale will be held in Bridgetown on May First.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder Smith “Ue Co. Limited
Manumup
Dees Road
Bridgetown
Jersey
Cherry Tree Survey Sought by Bridgetown Associa tion
Agricultural inspector Mr. T Herlihy asked Bridgetown Fruitgrowers Association members to assist in a survey of cherry trees purchased through agents after arrival from the Eastern States. He invited contact to aid the project.
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Bridgetown Fruitgrowers’ Association
T. Herlihy
Agricultural Dept
Fruit Fly Outbreak Sparks Warning At Mont Meeting
Mr E G Hall warned at the Greenbushess Union meeting that a fruit fly could be serious if it established in the district. The outbreak, found by fruit inspector T Herlihy in backyard orchards suggests the pest has been present for years and calls for immediate reporting of any spread.
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E. G. Hall
Mont
Greenbushess Union
Hall
T. Herlihy
Farmers' Generosity Helps Widow of Clyde Perks
At the Greenbushes April meeting, Green bushes Farmers' Union Branch president S. G. Meagher reported farmers contributed £108 for the widow of the late Clyde Perks. Secretary T. H. Eastcott and Meagher outlined the rush of gifts at the conference and the branch thanked conference via head office for the response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Perks
Greenbushes
S. G. Meagher
Greenbushes Farmers’ Union
Meagher
T. H. Eastcott
Hall
Community Notes Invite Farmer Views in Bridgetown Districts
Farmers in Bridgetown Boyup Brook Manjimup and surrounding districts are invited to share views on this page Expression of views is welcomed by the Office for Menus and related offices in the region.
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Bridgetown
Boyup Brook
Manjimup
Pemberton
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W. Whitfield
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Armuers
Conference
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Fremantle Roor
Westralian Farmers Co-operative Ltd
English Cement
New Zealand
McCormick-Deering
THE
Bridgetown Motor Transport
Meadows
Surer
Manjimup Dairy Produce Co. Ltd
South-West Co-Operative Dairy Farmers Ltd
Bridgetown Advocate Thurs
Glen McAlinden
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