Currane wheat praised for drought resistance and yields
Stanley Flossek of Newhaven Farm Quairading writes in March 1915 praising Currane wheat. He reports sowing 2160 lb producing 32420 lb of graded weed with a 13 bushel per bushel yield, while a nearby variety yielded poorly. He credits late spring rain and frost for losses and urges government support and dissemination to dry farming districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation
W.A
Iis
Stanley Flossek
Newhaven Farm
Quairading
Gippsland and Northern Co operative Selling Co Limited Progress
Starting in August 1905 with a paid up capital of £867 the Gippsland and Northern Co operative Selling Co Victoria began operations for the disposal of produce. Over two years the capital did not increase though average yearly turnover exceeded £30,000. Present paid up capital is £30,000 reserve £45 and sales to date £44,490,404 with aggregate profit £35,542. The company has paid dividends of capital and at least £2,470 returned to producers as bonus. A new branch for co operative disposal of live stock has begun at the Newmarket sale yard handling a large number of stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gippsland and Northern Co-operative Selling Co., Ltd
Victoria
Walt
Pew
Newmarket
Yorte
Wheat position in Victoria shows looming import needs
Government station Bil Laughton estimates total wheat and flour held in Victoria at about 1,262,000 bushels with millers and merchants adding over 1.1 million more. Deficit to meet seed and feed demands could reach nearly three million bushels by year end, prompting planned imports as farmers project similar planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victora
Bil Laughton
Titmers
Oly
Free Gardeners Grant United Order Conference in Northam
The annual conference of the Grant United Order of Free Gardeners will be held in Northam tomorrow. Grand Lodge members and delegates arrive by train and will be entertained in town. The conference opens at Byfield's later tomorrow at 9 am and is to be attended by about twenty delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant United Order of Free Gardenes
Northam
Grand Lodge
Selegate
Byfield
G.am
Wem Racing Partnership Forms Amid Turf Links
Mr Harry Bean becomes a partner with Mr 5 v M'Kay in racing interests to Wea in. M'Kay's turf connections are familiar to racing men and Mr Hon' is known on the bicot trees of the East and West. Sweet male end pam colore victory in Sydney and Tanai to be referred for the AJC Derby and other races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bean
5. V. M'Kay
Wea
M'Kay
Hon
Pam
Sydney
Tanai
Alecering Race Club Annual Meeting Report
The Alec kering Race Club held its annual meeting on Wednesday with a solid turnout and smooth proceedings. Jockey Munson won the first four races, including the Farewell Handicap, while results across Mortlock Handicap Tarquinnia Meckering Handicap featured Remus Calstock and Terquina in close finishes and a notable improved enclosure for officials.
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Aleckering Race Club
O'Rourke
H. Yeo
C. S. Rhodes
Mears T. Hackson
W. Shonson
Rk. Chanton
Js. Burges
H. P. Seemon
A. J. Beyant
W. Breen
Messrs
C. Wetherall
W. J. McGurry
J. Mallington
J. A. Gepp
A. W. Richardson
H. M. Lawrencs
J. P. Devlin
C.shoes
C.J. Gulespie
A. E. Gulespie
J. P. Dedtin
Stewarda
Atews
Law
Reuse
Shutman
Breen
Gepp
W. J. McGarry
S. Curtis
W.A. L.C
Stud
Munson
Joydella Wins Close Furlong Race at Calstock
Joydella ridden by H Watson defeats Florrie Loch and others in a tight finish at Calstock five furlongs. Time 1 11. Rail stakes follow, with Calstock's J Brookes securing a close win from Aberosea and Cas stove. Time 1 40. Servian Queen takes Handicaps over Tarquinnia and Lily Boy by a head, time 1 24.
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Joydella
H. Watson
Toyance—Modelle
Minson
Florrie Loch
A. Eaton
Miss Warwick
Winnie Green
Mise Warwick
Tas Bone
Flortie Loch
Calstock
J. Brookes
Robin
Lockbolt
Noomgarrin
Ry. Botting
Hvens Calatock
Merossa
Kye
Casstove
Noongarrin
Cauvet
Love Burt
Calstocs
Songtus
Tarquinnia
Lily Boy
Duke
Servian Queen
Pat Races and Names Highlight Obscure Stakes Matchups
The report lists several horse names and race notes with terms like Royal Vixen Mazarinda Volumen and Royal President Murrawa. It mentions trial stakes events and debuts, hinting at a racing card with multiple entries and unfamiliar titles.
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Royal Vixen
Mazarinda Volumen
Royal President
Murrawa
Phyllodope
Home ‘Truth
Meckering Race Club Falon Wednesday Ball
Meckering Race Club hosted a Falon Wednesday evening with enjoyable dancing to music by life Wyen Daily of Northam. The event featured many attendees wearing lace overdresses and satin gowns in pastel tones, with Mr Craft as MC and Mrs Rhodes and others named for their outfits and party style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meckering Race Club
Lhfe Wyen Daily
Northam
Craft
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Proven Effective
An elderly wife testifies three years on, her husband’s kidney and backache ailments vanished after twelve bottles of Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. She credits consistent use and recommends the remedy, with pricing of 2/9 per bottle and six bottles 15/3, via Foster McClellan Co. Perth. Also notes electric lace massage by T. Harmett and advertising submission deadlines.
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Dean
Bas Yasue
B. Comben
South Street
Sayer
Neas Midneys
Doan
Mra Comben
Foster McCiellen Co
Murrayat
Perth
Doan’s
Fingiican Church Service Schedule and Times
ST JOHN S holds Holy Communion at 7 and 8 15 a m with children services. Evensong at 7 30 p m. The record lists services at 730 a m and 815 a m with Holy Communion and children activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John's
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Free Gardeners
Wem Racing Partnership
Sporting News
Mortlock Handicay
Atake
W. J. Murphy
Sylvia
Mimsor
J.W. Ruitt
Shaw
Uther
Wooddale
Servian Quem
Home
Remus
Igeward
Joy Ialla
Tims
Tom Stake
Terquin
Gatama
Rye
Guure
Terquina
Besoud
Mural
Sylvie
Messing
Penalty
Minn
Merowa
E. J. Coo
Seemos
J. Wait
Biglamis
Atartore
Joy Bt
Noom Garrin
Caliber
Ives
Tockbolt
Neongarrin
Crliber
Mingon
Jetek
J. W. Raiti
Tanquinnia
Alviso
Blue Bush
Motto
Ron
Canning
Gosnells
PURSE
Ayrton
Kopeck
Obanooka, Liberator
Miay Chakws Mankata
Coilhurst
Truth
Straggler
Byron
Splice
Gosnells Plate
Sia
Welter Handicap
Florabel Getyan
Nurni Rose Gilowa Volition
Boornie
Old Tipperary
Pallavae
H. M. Lawrence
Alte Sauwis
Drallin
Anderson
Mise Talbert
Misa Thomas
Aliss Sermon
A. Richards
Alte Meyers
Adve
Marey
Peart Miss Myrtle Cucter, Vey Trinmed Overall Lace. Mrw J. Sluingion
Adele Aluliogton
Vera Daily
Ory Taurus
Mise Susie Gentle
Jessie Merry
Amber Mervell Fleux
Aise Mabel Carter
Wiss Lena Bonser
G. W. Carter
Hull
Misa Amy Joyce
Aulse Loistance
Rleibloom
M. J. White
B. Shoham
Alsa Blinnie Carter
Bradle
T. Harnatt
T. Harmett
Palace Theatre
Kia Ora
Dixon’s Beer
Daylesford
Eneanle
Fingiican Church
Country Services
Ma'absins
Luxmoore Marshall
Davarwn
Assietoat Priett
Walker’s Book Store
Ledgers
The
Big Ben Cop
America
T. Harnett
Stes Siker
Port City
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