Winniup Farmers Criticise Fuel License Procedure
Winniup farmers condemn the fuel license process as a waste of time and nuisance and seek removal by the union. They also approve 12 month validity for tickets to avoid shortages during busy periods. L V Klopper reports on talks with the South West Zone Development Committee about a research farm, bracken fern control, and Manjimup projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Klopper
South West Zone Development Committee
South West
Manjimup
Paterson's Curse Invades Bridgetown Paddocks Warns Farmers
A writer reports Paterson's curse overrunning a paddock near Bridgetown, noting how the weed spreads and can dominate land. Farmers are urged to act quickly to remove the plant or face costly eradication if it worsens.
Drag Saw Purchase Referred Back By Bridgetown Board
Bridgetown Road Board recon siders a £150 drag saw purchase not budgeted this year. Mr C P Scott moves to refer the item back to the plant and tools committee and to refer future machinery buys outside estimates to the proper committees. The motion passes with the chairman voting in favor. The secretary is to notify makers to hold the order pending further instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Scott
Bridgetown Road Board
Scott Mead
Abeygnce
Forthcoming Farm Sales Notice Listings
South West farmers may submit notices to the editor for upcoming sales. The item lists include Genuine Charing Sale at Kulikap, Leyup Brook Market, Kulikup Of Shears Sales, Kinninup Of Shears Sale, and a Dispersal sale for L. P. Nix Norlup Boy up Brook, plus off Shears Sales at Qualcup and Kullkup with specified times and dates in late October through early November. The West Australian Farmers Co operative Limited also notes sales on November 3 with prices given.
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South West
J. P. Henderson
Elder, Smith & CO
Kulikap
O. J. Tuckey
Leyup Brook
Kulikup of Shears
Shears Sale
L. P Nix
Norlup
Boyup Brook
Westralian Farmers Cooperative Limited
Qualcup
Kullkup
Veterinary surgeon question gets another airing
North Bridgetown farmers at the October meeting again discussed appointing a veterinary surgeon for the Bridgetown district. A letter from Mr. Hoar claimed a Public Health Office would be stationed in Bridgetown, prompting calls for clarification and timing before proceeding with the branch plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoar
Bridgetown
Department of Public Health
Public Health Department
Hoar li
Consumers Rights and Rural Costs Show Wide State Variance
The article argues against blindly accepting a Commonwealth committee’s dairy cost estimates and notes state disparities in fodder, butterfat costs, and wages. It cites Victorian irrigation dairying, rising petrol and freight prices, and potential delays before parliamentary review. It also covers Rotary Hoe demonstrations, lime deposits, artificial insemination cautiousness, and butterfat payment dissatisfactions with requests to state premiers and the Wool Executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wricen
Etrates
Victoria
J.C
Farmers and contributors urged to share more agricultural letters
Readers are thanked for letters by Mr R W Scott Dr Noel Williams Mr Maidment and farmers under nom de plumes. The correspondence spurs improved farming methods soil treatment and pasture improvement. A Bridgetown Manjimup visit to inspect a lime deposit aims to boost production benefiting builders and farmers. Letters were sent to the University Institute of Agriculture for review with hope of future published comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Scott
Noel Williams
Maidment
South Weat
Institute of Agriculture
Publication note for Country Newspapers Pty. Ltd details
Printed and published by Francia L. Semmens for Country Newspapers Pty. Ltd. at their office. Steere, St Bridge is listed.
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Francia L. Semmens
Country Newspapers Pty. Ltd
Steere, St
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