Farmers Seek Substantial Subsidy for Road Haulage
At Bridgetown Walterfat and Meat Zone Council meeting, Balingup Branch delegate J. BE Warner moved to press head office for road haulage payments from September 1 to May 31 to aid farmers needing super subsidy. He argued farmers ordering early deserve transport consideration to avoid railway overload. The motion was carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Walterfat and Meat Zone Council
Balingup
J. BE
Warner
W. Meagher
KK. A. Roberts
Roothan
Galinsup
Super
H. Gifford
New Premises for Guolds Brough Mort & Co Limited in Hampton Street
It is understood the firm Guolds brough Mort & Co Limited will shortly move into their new premises on Hampton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guoldsbrough, Mort & Co., Limited
Hampton Street
Bridgetown Meat Zone Council Elects Leaders
At the Blackwood Warren Meat Zone Council meeting, Mr Bagshaw was elected president and executive officer. A new representative plus two members were needed as current attendees were temporary. L R Beard BE Hall and St Pearse were elected as official representatives of the Bridgetown Butterfat and Meat Zone Council.
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Bridgetown
J. &. Bagshaw
Blackwood-Warren
Bagshaw
Messrs
L. R. Beard
BE. G. Hall
St. Pearse
Bridgetown farmer links soil health to disease cure and high quality produce
Dr. Wm. Albrecht asserts science must look to soil for health, urging political leaders to educate voters on soil disease links. The piece notes local soils are moderately acid with low lime, copper and zinc deficiencies, affecting teeth and anemia in children and stock. It highlights Australia's favorable climate and rainfall but warns current farming methods underuse scientific guidance for healthier people and better crops.
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Wm. Albrecht
Australia
Germany
USA
Zine Jg
Pfeiffer
Pittman
WA Department of Agriculture
Victoria
Department of Agriculture
New Zealand
Wood
Bridgetown
Scott
Dairying talk highlights need for more data and lime
A Herd Testing lecture by Mr. Paul attracted few attendees in Bridgetown, despite calls from the Winnigup Farmers Union for a two hour film on dairying. He urged larger cow herds, detailed herd recording since 1932, and more data on cows lost to teat disorders, while stressing Call Identification to improve bulls. The meeting featured Dr Peterson's film The Science of Milk Production and a trophy presentation to H. Pearce.
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Paul
Winnigup
Farmers' Union
L. R. Beard
Bridgetown Zone
Bridgetown
Dept
New Zealand
Australia
Dr. Peterson
Paull
Victoria
Denmark Agricultural College
Catterick Farmers Discuss Zone Council Agenda
Delegates were urged to form a Fruitgrowers section within the Farmers Union. Decisions covered price policies, telephone rates, road delivery subsidies, and opposition to dairy fund charges. A field day with Agriculture and a temporary petrol stance were planned. petitions to road board and head office were authorized.
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Farmers’ Union
Acquisition of Produce and Just Price Clause Debate
Yornup delegate Mr. H. Mabey urged protection for farmers facing possible underpayment as fruit varieties may not be called up. The Bridgetown Butterfat and Meat Zone Council carried a motion from Yarnup Branch asking the General Executive to determine if a just price clause exists under the State Acquisition of Produce Act and to seek legislative remedy if absent.
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H. Mabey
Bridgetown
Mr. Mabey
Yarnup
Zone Council Meeting with Farmers' Union Branches Listed
The Zone Council meeting saw representation from Farmers' Union branches including Yornup H Mabey A Hewett North Bridgetown G Henderson R E Glwin Winnijup BE Co Waters Balingup J BE Warner Greenbushes E G Hall T H Eastcott 8 C Meagher Chatterick F W Head J L Wilkinson Sunnyside J Giblett Chowerup Tone L Tuckett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Beard
MR. Pearse
Farmers’ Union
Bridgetown
8. C. Meagher
F. W. Head
J. L. Wilkinson
Sunnyside
J. Giblett
L. Tuckett
Rubber stamp supplies offered by this newspaper office
This newspaper office announces that rubber stamp supplies are obtainable directly from the paper. Readers are directed to the office for purchase and further details.
Special Cattle Sale Yields 237 Head Across Region
A Special Cattle Sale on August 23 yarded and sold 237 cattle mainly Shorthorn and Shorthorn cross heifers ready for mating. Buyers from Brunswick, Balingup and Manjimup attended as prices held firm on late rates with diverse consignments including Jerseys and Guernseys. Quotes ranged from 10/5 to 13 for Shorthorn heifers and up to 12/10 for Jersey heifers, with other classes priced per condition and age.
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Jerseys
Jersey
Guernsey
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Manolas
Hampton Bridgetown
Seott
R. OC. Willams
South West Dairy Farmers’ Company
H. Pearce
Beard
Ao Ovate
Vy Paul
Westralian Farmers Co-operative Ltd
Balm and Taubman
McCormick-Deering
THE
Bridgetown Motor Transport
Catterick Farmers
Cullity
Bunbury
P.W.D. Bulldozer
Greenbushes Road Board
Blackwood
South West Dairy CO
South West Dairy To
Australian Dairy Board
Melbourne
Wilca
Machin
R. Urquhart Bridgetown
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