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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1949
Page
2
Mr. Anthony outlined the committee’s work on 1000 dairy farms across the Commonwealth. Eighteen expert teams, five year period, 692 farms analyzed, 60 cow farms producing 194 lb per cow annually, butter priced at 2/13 per lb. Government declined the recommended price, later granting a small rise amid subsidy provisions.
Acting Director of Agriculture Mr A McKenzie Clark announced higher fees for the official Australian pure bred dairy cattle production recording scheme. The herd rate is £4 per year and £4 per cow per lactation, with the cow rate effective from October 1 1949 and herd entrance fees from July 1 1950. Most costs remain borne by the State.
A reader laments political ads sowing doubt among farmers as parties clash over prices and export earnings. The piece cites The West Australian November 4 report showing record butter output and high dairy values, suggesting government statistics may contradict campaign rhetoric.
Forthcoming auctions list two sales the Second Annual Off Shears Sale at the Arthur River Wool Shed Yards starting at 2 pm on Friday, November 11, and a Clearance Sale at Boyup Brook on behalf of Mr. F Chilton starting at 1 pm on Tuesday, November 15.
Westralian Farmers reports a sale at Boyup Brook on Friday evening starting at pm with livestock and sheep shearing gear from local vendors.
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