Fruit Industry Faces Crisis in WA 1949 Marketing Scheme
Growers hear details of a proposed 12 month continuance of government direction of fruit marketing to avert a shipping shortage. Ballots will be sent next week to record vote. 80 percent approval required. Outlets for a 2 million bushel WA crop expected at 1.3 million cases overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A. Fruitgrower
Bridgetown
Manjimup
Mt. Barker
Donnybrook
Commonwealth
W.A
Tasmania
Apple and Pear Marketing Board
R. M. Garter
Britain
Carter
J. McN. Martin
W.A. Fruitgrowers’ Association
Martin
G. Parke
Mr. Parke
Men. Martin
State Conference of Fruitgrowers
Perth Enorlier
A. Flintoff
The
Fruitgrowers’ Association
Chifley’s Reply On Communists Letter to Road Board
Prime Minister J. B. Chifley responds to a Bridgetown Road Board inquiry on Communist activities in Australia. He notes the Commonwealth Investigation Service closely watches known communists and pledges government action to counter subversive activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Road Board
J. B. Chifley
Siggins
Australia
Commonwealth Investigation Service
Convent School Fifth Standard Dance Draws Crowded Hall
Fifth standard pupils held a dance in the Convent Hall last Friday with all the serious children attending and many taking part in dances and prize games. The decorations added to the enjoyable afternoon.
Subscription Terms Include Annual Rate and Payment
The notice states an 8/6 per year subscription rate post free, to be paid in advance.
Visitor From Bridgetown Canada Visits Bridgetown WA
Miss Geraldine Marshall of Bridgetown Nova Scotia Canada toured Bridgetown Western Australia last week. She described strict liquor controls at home with rationed purchases for home consumption and noted no public drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Western Australia
Geraldine Marshall
Nova Scotia
Canada
W.A
Miss Marshall
Adelaide
Marshall
Kentville
Read Board
M. F. Scott
Advocate
South Australia
Bowling League president lauds pennant arrangements
South-West Bowling League president H. C. Jones spoke at the Donnybrook meeting praising the pennant fixtures for boosting participation. He noted rapid growth from 310 to about 400 members with Bunbury and Donnybrook joining. He thanked clubs for greens used for finals and congratulated Bridgetown Red on pennant victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South-West Bowling League
Donnybrook
H. C. Jones
Bridgetown
Jones
Bun‘bury
Busselton White
Collie
Bridgetown Red
Leaggue
P. A. Bignell
Busselton
Balingup
W. Toyer
Bunbury
No Increase in Fox Bonus Rejected by WA Government
The Winnijup branch of the Farmers Union sought raising fox bonuses from 4 to 10 shillings but the Western Australia Government refused. Agriculture Minister G B Wood cites strain on the Vermin Aet Trust Fund and urges landholders to coordinate baiting around lambing season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnijup
Farmers’ Union
W.A
Bridgetown Road Board
G. B. Wood
Vermin Aet Trust Fundi Tg
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Far East
Europe
the Fruitgrowers' Association
Messrs. M. Wright and
oOiousness
KIRBY
Pkt
National Library of Australia
Chifley
Gladys M. Porter
Maritimes
Annapolis Valley
Bay of Fundy
Gravenstein
Mackintosh
Red
Russell
Kings
Cox
N.S
George VI
Bowling League
Barney ‘Hay
Good
Hudson & Standard Cars
Sherbrooke
Renee Taylor
Fox
Bridgetown Dry Cleaners
Bridgetown’s Rendezvous
Terminus Hotel
Glen McAlinden
Nla.gov
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