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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1949
Page
2
The Catterick Branch of the Farmers' Union stands out as a strong link in the district with 9% local membership and about 100 pounds raised toward a 71 pound Reserve Fund target. Meagher recently became secretary and collaborates with president Tron Pearce, both seen as dedicated and effective.
The Catterick Branch of the Farmers Union met at W R Meagher’s home with notable abstention silent tribute for the late secretary T Gifford. Mr V Meagher elected secretary after motion. S Letchford and W Meagher to be delegates as the South West Zone Development Committee outlined agenda items including eyperphosphate works at Albany and fencing material pricing.
Farmers hear disappointing news as the proposed Field Day at the end of the month is postponed because an Agricultural Department officer cannot attend. The year’s busy agricultural show schedule makes fixing a new date difficult, with a later date to be advised in these columns.
A letter to the editor wonders about wool in apparel and asks how the phrase wolf in sheep's clothing arose. The writer mocks wool content in suits, women’s clothing, and bedwear, seeking a plain explanation of wool's uses.
Entries for the Balingup Agricultural Society show close yesterday with officials listed including Patron Hon W J Mann and President A W Prowse. The program covers rings for cattle sheep horses poultry farm produce flowers and more with special prizes and a junior farmers section run alongside the main event.
Printed and published by Francia L. Semmens for Coun try Newspapers Pty. Ltd. at their office in Steere St Bridge town.
The Forrest Division electors note a link to the Snowy River irrigation scheme and power project. They highlight its vast scale, two hundred million pounds cost, and the involvement of Western Australian minister Nelson Lem- in advancing the venture.
Farmers in the Kempsey district of New South Wales face heavy losses as floods wipe out an estimated 15,000 head of dairy cattle. Homes sheds and implements are also ruined, leaving the community to endure tragedy and hardship.
A youth died Oct 9 after falling from a moving truck while returning home with his brothers from a cricket meeting. He was laid to rest in Boyup Brook cemetery Anglican section last Tuesday, with Rev. C King performing final rites. Chief mourners were his father and mother, sister Mrs B Chapman, and brothers Keith and Eric. Many floral tributes and messages of sympathy are noted from the district.
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