Poundage Suntenance Daily Rates Recorded
A listing shows daily rates for various items. Good feed day marked 35 or 36d per day. Nerdy 36d per day. Bed per day listed as a separate rate.
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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
1
A listing shows daily rates for various items. Good feed day marked 35 or 36d per day. Nerdy 36d per day. Bed per day listed as a separate rate.
The piece argues for experimental farms to test cultivation methods, seed selection, and livestock management to boost yields and reduce costs. It stresses education for farmers and officials, the need for extensive facilities and stock, and the high initial outlay versus long term efficiency, noting challenges in funding and labor.
The colonial government builds a Department of Agriculture led by expert staff and funds several experimental farms to test local conditions. Boer and other farmers visit, critique, and guide practical trials in Ermelo Standerton Neanern Botshestroom. Cattle breeds include Shorthorns Freislands and Merefords.
Reports from Stirling flag improved crops with potatoes largely yielding well despite some raw portions. Agricultural Hall notes remain under review for rebuilding, deemed not a ready use structure by Government architect. Ludley fair progress continues with completion in about six weeks. Forestry contracting aims to plant pines, likely four more weeks. School concert planned Monday with Me Kenny aiding. Cornish's Drapery displays winter millinery, inviting inspection and orders at Cornish's Victoria Street, Bunbury.
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