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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 12, 1939

Page

4

Sheep Championship Awards Highlight West Australian Event

Royal West Australian Grand Champion Ram goes to W. A. Gaze with reserve to W. J. Gaze. Champion Wool Ram awarded to W. A. W. Gaze, Reserve to K. Anderson and Co. Strome Wool Ewe claimed by H. C. Homa with reserve W. Padbury. Champion Fine or Medium Wool Ram awarded to W. C. Gare, reserve to W. C. Gaze. Champion Fine or Medium Wool Ewe won by Boolardy Pastoral Co. Ltd with reserve H. O. Timms.

W. A. Gaze W. J. Gaze Boolardy Pastoral Co. Ltd W. A W. Gaze K. Anderson and Co Strome H. C. Homa W. C. Gare W. C. Gaze Hoolardy Pastoral Co. Ltd H. O. Timms

British Breeds Sheep Show Winners and Reserves

The report lists champions and reserves across breeds including Border Leicester Romney Marsh Shropshire Southdown Limella and Dorset Horn. Notables: Border Leicester Ram Keamy Champion Ewe CR McGlew Reserve Lo Keamy, Leicester Spencer Champion Ram and Burgess Reserve, Romney Marsh R H Rose Champion Ram with J D Weaver reserve, Dorset Horn Hooper and Sons Champion Ram with Dawkins reserve.

Border Leicester Keamy Lo Keamy McGlew L. Reamy Spencer Bi Changnon No P Burgess W. G. Spencer Romney Marsh Ram R. H. Rose J. D. Weaver KIL Rose Shropshire Chainjin Burges G.L. Burges Southdown Trainjuun HL. Relall CL. E Orton Ewes HT Reseall Kelsall Limcela PL W. Leeson Stuffelk P.W. Leeson S. Mclntosh Ewes L Ee

Guthrie Pty. Leads Corriedales on Reserve and Champion

Guthrie Pty. Ltd dominates the Corriedales event with J F Guthrie Pty securing the champion ewe and leading the reserve standings. Ion Rams and Reserve lines show Guthrie Pty. as top exhibitor.

Ion Rams

Interesting Exhibit of Agricultural Machinery at the Royal Show

A judge praised The Westra Farmers Limited display at the Royal Show for a more comprehensive range of agricultural machinery than any other firm in the Commonwealth. The main pavilion showcased Horwood Bagshaw, Allis Chalmers, Sunthco implements, Federation tools, and a full spread of farming supplies, engines, and sprays.

Westra Farmers ‘Limited Commonwealth Westralian Farmers Limited Orooh Adt Allis Chalmers Alfis Chalmers Wheatbelt Orchara Horwood Bagshaw Imperial Ronaldson-appett Federation Sunoco Biological Institute of Australasia Pty. Ltd Federation” Sheep Nash Pascomi Wescobee Cooper Co.rts

Millars Timber and Trading Coy Exhibition At Perth

Millars Timber and Trading Co displayed West Australian jarrah furniture in a model living room and jarrah chairs tables and cups in a model office. Visitors noted samples of jarrah plywood walnut and pine wood along with Samson plaster gypsum showcases and related products. The firm also advertised plaster nails and Cardup bricks as agents.

Millars Tuber and Trading Coy Millars Tambering Coy Ivor Samson

Royal Show Opens With Record Pig Entries

The Royal Show was officially opened by Lieutenant-Governor Sir James Mitchel who stressed primary production in Western Australia. Despite rain, crowds reached thousands with 44579 attendance on Children’s Day, up from 1718 last year. Sheep and pig sections drew strong interest. pig entries reached 236 with 400 pigs on show, a record.

James Mitchel Western Australia

Junior Farmers at the Royal Show

Seventy members from 18 Junior Farmers Clubs attended the Royal Show on Tuesday and Wednesday. They observed judging, formed a guard of honour for Lieutenant-Governor Sir James Mitchell, heard a Fat Cattle lecture by WA Ross, and joined a Junior Farmers Federation conference at VALCA. Clubs represented included Middlesex, Bridgetown, Yalgalup, Jarvey, Waroona, Donnybrook, Brook, Pinjarra, Manjimup, Lake Grace, Kukerin, Pingelly, Carmanah, Guomalin and Retburgerin.

Gov- Thor James Mitchell WA. Ross Junior Farmers’ Federation Valca Pinjarra Manjimup Lake Grace Kukerin Pingelya Carmamahy Guomalin Retlerberrin

Peters Ice Cream Delights Thousands on Children's Day

Thousands of youngsters enjoyed Peters ice cream at Royal and found rare relish in the treat. The event coincided with Children's Day and, despite earlier forecasts, the weather turned favorable for the outing.

Peters the Royal

James Hardie Roofing Materials and Fibrolite Advise

A historical ad describes James Hardie and Co. Pty Ltd promoting building products for Australian homes. It highlights Kilatalite corrugated roofing sheets standard and super six, white moulds and exhaust ventilator, and Fibrolite fire retardant wall and ceiling treatments. It promotes Tilux panels for wall aesthetics and notes extensive Australian sales.

Mawuactufets Kotume Man

Michelides Tobacco Exhibit Highlights New Cigarette Papers

Michelides Ltd displayed a large tobacco stand featuring Massinnup Heat White Osk and Luxor tobaccos along with President Cigarettes. A cigarette paper manufacturing machine demonstrated the paper production process.

President Cigarettes Mochenges

Massey Harris Display At Show Features New 126 Power Take

H V McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd showcased farmers items at the Show. The highlight on the stand was the new 126 power take off Sunshine Weader praised for lighter draught and faster speeds under wet conditions of tractor haulage, designed to perform work without overdriving the engine.

H. V.mckay

Merino Champions Dominate Royal Show Sheep Classes

A Wigiber of outstanding entrants appeared in the Merino section and Mr. W U O Gaze triumphed with grand and reserve grand Merino titles plus the Colfinsville trophy. Corriedales led entries at the Royal Show with 98, Dorset Horns 62, Southdowns 59, Border Leicesters 41, Romney Marsh 38, Shropshires 28, English Leicesters 18, Suffolks 10 and Lincoln 6.

W. UO. Gaze Suffolk Lincoln Guthrie Py Lul Anderson Bris W. Prowse W. G. Morcombe Som Guthrie Tea Judes Lincolns JT Loton Border Leicesters

State Sawmills and Brickworks Exhibit Impresses Locals

The State Sawmills and Brickworks displayed a combined exhibit featuring timber such as jarral jam and blackhay and a novel zinc front structure noted for its optical delusion. The State Brickworks showcased excellent samples that impressed attendees and reflected well on the company.

Sammille

Shell Motor Co Exhibit Highlights Historic Appliance Display

A detailed display at Claremont showcased Shell products including kitchen appliances and lubricants. The exhibit featured the Electro-Tux refrigerator and the Diesolene high speed engine lubricant while War Major oil firing equipment was featured with advisory notes from Saunders and Stuart Pty Ltd. The event illustrated how Shell products served the community across varied uses.

Shell Motor Co Australia Aid Claremont Saunders and Stuart Pty Ltd Shell Tli

Malloch Bros Stand Draws Crowds at Regional Show

Malloch Bros Ltd showcased a lively exhibit featuring a wide range of items and engaging displays at their regular stand during this year’s regional show. The display attracted many visitors with its variety and appealing timing of demonstrations.

Malloch Bros. Ltd

Wyper Howard's Display Charms at Lele Stand

The article highlights Wyper Howard's display featuring an automatic changing HAL arumophone and radio combination. The main attraction, a beautiful instrument, plays for about thirty minutes continuously, showcasing Howard refrigeration and ELALY radion among various sizes.

Wyper Howard Lele Howard

Dalgety Co Distematers Exhibit Wide Range of Farm Machinery

A large display by Dalgety & Co featured Cooper products and a variety of farm machinery. Exhibits included the Cooper SF lanall flock shearing lines, Little Wonder shearing, an Ideal Martin automatic sheep feeder, windmill, and a wide range of engines, motors, and dairy equipment attracting many visitors at the Royal Show.

Cooper Products Dalgety and Co Cooper SF Cooper Combs Indiana Mayfair Kelvinator Lister

Swan Brand Products Attracts Attention With Humorous Ads

A local famed Swan Brand Products vendor known for pickles and satires drew notable attention as a cheerful announcer, well hidden, pasted humorous remarks delighting a child audience.

Farm machinery parade displays Sun sugar tools and implements

A rural show showcased Sun Massey Harris light draught reapers, leafed seeders, and seven sea tractors with water levers. New Sun leaves and stump jump combi planters drew interest alongside stationary ALH diesel engines and Warren milking machines praised for efficiency. Hay loaders and accompanying tedder and sterilized implements completed a broad field display.

Sunshine Massey Harris Sun Ie Tne Warren Warren Armer Nan Aly Oie Iui

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