March rainfall negligible in Western Australia agriculture
The Weather Bureau reports March WA rainfall well below normal across nearly all regions. Western half and wheatbelt saw many sites with near zero totals. Perth endured the driest stretch since 1914. Coastal areas fared slightly better, while the north and goldfields faced varying shortages and pockets of surplus in the tropics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Western Australia
West Gascoyne
Wheatbelt
Seatbelt
Jens Chan
Three Springs
North Coast
Bencubdin
North Central
Jarramangup
Rooth Central
Perth
Pemberton
Mt. Barker
Albany
Hopetoun
Esperance
Golfields
Meekatharra
Wituna
Lawlers
Coolgardie
Tropics
Fortescue Division
Oy Hill
de Grey
North Kimberley
East
West Kimberleys
de Grey Division
Geraldton Club fires Chapman Trophy stage
In Saturday action eight members of the Geraldton Kite Club shot the tire stage of the Chapman Trophy, under variable mirage. W Mellows led with 66 points, closely followed by A Morgan and T Stokes with one less. Four competitors reached the possible, Dusinds CAD among them, and the final, unsettled by the conditions, saw Mellows again in reach of a top score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraliiou Kite Club
W. Mellows
Beth Dimely
A. Morgan
T. Stokes
Dusinds- Cad
Simemer
Northampton Rifle Club To Hold Final Stage Shoot
Eight members of the Northampton Rifle Club fired the final stage of the 300 300 He. A further shoot will take place on the range on Sunday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton Rifle Club
Sanday
Yalgoo Rifle Club Holds Sunday Shoot with Windy Conditions
Sixteen members of the Yalgoo Rifle Club took part in a competition at the 00 yard range. The event featured double targets in commission for the first time. Wind turned choppy and reduced scores. J E Thompson and Beerens excelled among the shooters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yalgoo Rifle Club
Rome
J. E. Thompson
Beerens
China’s stubborn fight amid foreign aid claims
Toko April 17 The War Minister Mr Inguki in a 44 statement said foreign powers’ tentative help enabled General Chiang Kulabek to resist. Japan claimed no intention to sever relations and ordered troops to protect foreign lives and property in China even at the cost of strategic moves. Soldiers would deplore evidence of foreign aid to China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toko
Inguki
Chiang Kulabek
Japan
China
Weather report on March rainfall and Western Australia pastures
The South-West region saw very light March rainfall with only the south coast near normal. Pasture and stock conditions varied, cattle and sheep in fair to good shape in parts, lambs increasing, but overall water supplies low in the north. Early rains and future showers will influence potato crops and feed for winter. Foxes and feral pests noted in several areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Weather Bureau
Perth
Western Australia
Commonwealth Weather Bureau
Ceitral
Pices
Orth Central Division
South Central
Sath
North Coastal
Suiny
Land for Selection at Geraldton and Victoria Districts
Notices list several land parcels for selection in Geraldton and Victoria Districts with locations near Isseka Weld Siding Indarra and Pantoral Lease. Parcels quoted include 3 196 acres at 1 8 per acre and other sizable tracts priced per acre with conditions on erosion eradication, mining, improvements, and road-rate exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldtum Lands Office
Ritoria
Isseka
I. M. Murphy
Victoria District
Weld Siding
A. W. Etherton
Indarra
Printed by George Lindsay Smith in Geraldton Western
A snippet notes printing by George Lindsay Smith in Geraldton Western Australia. the garbled text references a newspaper printer or publisher and a local location. The readable fragments point to a historical printing context without additional dates or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lindsay Smith
Esa Geraldton
Western
Recording progress in Australian Shorthorn and Guernsey herd
Inland agricultural report details 165-89 pure breeds herd competition run by the Department of Agriculture for dairy cows of Australian Shorthorn Guernsey and Jersey breeds. June 30 final, noting lean results and top entries across junior and senior two to four year old classes with specific herd weights milk yields and butterfat.
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Senor Jeue-sear
Siehles
Burges
Tipperary
Mlawarra
Frans Ms Aiueenieys
Wy G
Rermalnivas Down
Tandadowe
North
Qandalap
W. G. Borges
Dunkley Brox
Summerlea
Capel
Clas Grevamount Marinura
Jorisey
A. J. B. Strempel
Glunasou
Woorvloo Sanatorium Faru
Kovujan
Ace
Jean
Guernsey
A. W. Padbury
Koojan's Ace's Wavelet
Lansdowne Grazing C O., Ltd
Greenmount Sweet Lass
Jersey
A. J.B. Strempel
Koolan Golden Butterfly
A.W. Padbury
Tabbagong Dove
Taylands Daphne
Als
B. W. Prowse
Koolan Ace's Pixie
A. W . Padbury
Auction notes on dairy cattle and butterfat yields
A fragment lists cattle names and origins such as Moorlands Thuppy Jersey and Guernsey cows, with butterfat yields and average test figures. Mentions W Padbury and Drakes Bros, plus weights like 8762 lbs and 9537 lbs, indicating an agricultural sale record from a historical dairy market.
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Moorlands
Jersey
Estate P
Rowe
Guernsey
W. Padbury
The
Summerles
Draktes Bros
New Park
Sully Fh
Burges
Gold From Africa Resumes Weekly Shipments After Currency Adjustment
Gold shipments from South Africa, halted during the September crisis due to rising wartime costs, resume after a fourfold readjustment of the South African exchange. The initial shipment is valued at 10 million pounds, with about half earmarked for the British Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
South Africa
Indian Ocean Survey Flight Aims For World Record Route
Port Hedland to Perth flight planned with ports Carnarvon Onslow Rechonrne under consideration. Organiser Jim BL expects departure from Sydney on May to cross Indian Ocean via Cocos Inland Diegs Surely and Seyebellen Telanda before turning west and crossing Africa and the South Atlantic, potentially setting a new world record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apel
Perth
Port Hedland
Bat ‘Maslow
Carnarvon
Onslow
Rechonrne Ane
Considera Uy
Jim BL
Tassorte
Rydney Minuet
India Ocean
Cocos
Diegs Surely
Seyebellen
Africa
South Atlantic
Indias
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A.M.P
ASLP
Fon
A.M.P. Society
Mutual Life
Expire
Chas, Hudson
Eas
Weet Australian Board
A. W. Sneddon
FLA
J. G Vickers
West Australia
George's Terrecs
Chas Hodson
Burbsphie
Lyally
B.A. Lee Steere
Jon Forrest
Marine Terrace
Geraldton
H.y.kendall
Mapamyr
Welinary Department
Twisteker
Mt. Wathtes
Southe Rly
Swan
Geraldton Club
W. Metews
A. Morrau
K. Parrett
R. Cratte
AL Challenger
B.A. Lindekertet
Northampton Club
Trofhy
Bridgeman
Yalgoo Club
He. Tl
J. BR. Theeapson
Newt
H.R. McGeachin
Kar & A
Neri Ge F. T
Gardiners
K. Taylor-Vernora
M. H. Kennedy
Hong Kong
Faye Feesite
Vhwetein
WAR Minister's
Commelin Firefly
Jerey
B. P. Hark
Denmark
Him
Koojun
Rune
Thvekfields Glory
B. Ge Hamipehire
Wilk
Travalzan Starbright
Robinen Bros
Colmyn
C. A. Lronwonger
Longridge Handsome
A.L
Bee & Sons
Claas Lansdowne Joyce
Downe Grazing Co.) Ltd
Willl
Newstead Lovely
W. G. Furges
Sanatorium Farm
Leylands Melba
D. Bevan
Westby Polly TL
Bayley Tires
Vemuré Case
Milbank Joan JV
Dunkley Bros
Giese Brewery
Coralor
Lupp Motors Limited
Duslacher Street
W. P. Edwards
Royal Hotel
Wellington
William Street
Coombes & Fletcher Proprietors
EMU Brewery
Indian Ocean Survey
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