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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 27, 1946

Page

3

Elder Smith Auction: Manjimup Furniture and Effects Sale

Forthcoming clearance auction by Elder Smith & Co Ltd at Mr A N Hicks premises Giblett Street Manjimup listing stock from lounge suite to beds, dining items, kitchenware and more with cash terms. Sale begins Monday September 3 at 12 30. Further details from Elder Smith Perth Bridgetown Manjimup offices.

Elder Smith & CO. Limited A. N. Hicks Giblett Street Butte T.C Elder Smith & Co, Limited Perth Bridgetown Manjimup

Nannup Market Auction Notice

Nannup market Thursday October 3 at 2 pm cattle pigs sundries by Elder Smith & Co limited entries invited to offer by auction 80 cattle 12 yearling Shorthorn stock 12 yearling Shorthorn cross steers 6 fat cows 20 mixed cattle 30 mixed cattle pigs 12 to 15 weaner pigs 60 gallon Alfa Laval separator and other items entries invited

Elder, Smith & Co. Limited

Pig market report shows gains in baconers and yarding

Elder Smith and Co yarded 490 pigs with 470 remaining from the sale period and report improved quality in bacon pigs though light baconers persist. Prices rose for light to medium weight baconets and well grown store baconers, with heavy weight baconers at 130/139 and choppers reaching £9/17/6. Stores and weaners also listed.

Porker

Market Report from Midland Yard on Wednesday

At Midland market on Wednesday 17,000 sheep were yarded. Quality was equal and prices firm across all classes.

Midland Market

Opening Pig Market Sale At Elder Smith Yard

Elder Smith and Co Limited report a successful opening sale at their new yards on September 19 1946 yarding and selling 239 pigs. Prices ranged from 41 to 140 shillings per head with baconers choppers and stores well received. praise extended to district growers and clientele for quality stock.

Manjimup Market Report August 18 1946 Pig Yardings

Elder Smith and Co Limited report 269 pigs yarded and 264 sold at Manjimup Market on 18 August 1946 showing improved selection of finished bacon and good overall quality Prices realized ranged from 27/ to 146/ across heavy baconers to store porkers with varied weights and categories.

Manjimup

Schedule Fragments Show Weekly Transit Times

The data lists departure and arrival times across days Monday to Saturday with values such as 9.15 and 4.1 on Thursday, plus 9.65 and 6.0 on Saturday. It appears to be an incomplete timetable with inconsistent formatting and several unclear figures.

Budget signals boost for agriculture and rural education

The 1946 47 budget unveiled by Premier Wise allocates about £45 000 to Agriculture with over £18 000 to be spent on research. New veterinary staff are to be hired and infertility and soil conservation programs expanded including longer crop rotations. Living away allowances for rural students and special aid for remote areas are also proposed.

Wise Department of Agriculture South-West Land Division

Manjimup School Bar War Takings and Profit

Details of a charity sales event at Manjimup for the State School tennis courts and wireless sets show receipts from fancy goods produce stalls cakes jumble sweets and more. Total receipts were 151 pounds 11 shillings 7 pence with expenses of 6 pounds 11 shillings 7 pence, yielding a profit of 145 pounds.

Manjimup

Oslo lunch roster for Manjimup State School

The schedule lists ladies to assist with the Oslo lunches at Manjimup State School for the coming week. Friday September 27th includes Mesdames Son Muir Stewart Lick ford and I Doust. Monday September 30th lists Mesdames Whyte Hayes Davies and Shand. Wednesday October 2nd features Mesdames T Johnston S Johnston Kamman Kingston. Friday October 4th shows Mesdames Weston Mews Bourne.

Oslo Manjimup Mesdames Son Muir Stewart Lickford I. Doust Mesdames Whyte Hayes Davies Shand Mesdames T. Johnston S Johnston Kamman Kingston Mesdames Weston Mews Bourne

Wirral Guernsey Stud Expands With Pure Bred Purchases

J G Shepherd of Wirral Appadene builds a pure bred Guernsey herd after purchasing three cows and five heifers from Muresk via Westralian Farmers Ltd. Cows include Muresk Diamond Lass Muresk Margaret and Muresk Rosenthal. heifers Muresk Maryourneen Muresk Vanity Girl Muresk Maid Muresk Gentle and Muresk Currency. Sires are Denmark Damon Muresk Arthur and Coogan Ace Warspite. Leading the stud is Denmark Rose Ace sired by Homestead Ace and Denmark Rosa.

Mutesk Agricultural College J. GO. Shepherd Wirral Appadene Guernsey Shepherd Westralian Farmers Ltd Muresk Tiamond Lass Margaret Muresk Rosenthal Maryourneen Denmark Damon Arthur Coogan Ace Warspit

Pig Breeders Society Opens Membership to All

Through Westralian Farmers Co operative Ltd an announcement says the Australian Stud and Commercial Pig Breeders Society of W A now welcomes commercial breeders feeders and stud members. The society aims to unite the industry speak for all and invite inquiries to the secretary at West Australian Bank Chambers William Street Perth.

Westralian Farmers” Co-operative Ltd Australian Stud and Commerceial Pig Breeders' Society of W.A West Australian Bank William Street Perth

Inflation and atomic energy compared to economic ruin

The piece likens inflation to an atomic explosion destroying individuals and communities. It warns how rising costs spread through commodities and production, reducing incomes and halting enterprise. It urges restraint in lending and spending, recommending Commonwealth Bonds or Savings Certificates to stabilize prices.

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