Black Mountain ACF elects officers and reflects on fund work
At a Saturday meeting of the Black Mountain Comforts Fund officers were chosen including President Mr W Youman and secretary Mr H A Youman. The 12 month report shows five meetings with seven members on average, income £34 17s 8d, balance £37 9s, and disbursements to headquarters Red Cross and WVS. The secretary noted low activity despite 94 members, and thanks were given for entertainments and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Mountain Comforts’ Fund
W. Youman
A. Percy Hutton
C. Wark
H. A. Youman
S. J. Hutton
Neil McLeod
G. Youman
G. McLeod
A.C.F
Red Cross Society
W.vs
George McLeod
Lilygrove P
Disparity in Pea and Bean Prices Draw Debate
The Armidale branch of the Northern N.S.W. Farmers Union warns of food waste caused by market disorganization. Key discussions cover higher minimum prices for feed grain, seed and contract disputes over French beans, and calls to address price disparities cited in Sydney papers. Members urge action by the Central Executive, use of cool stores in a glut, and protest waste of produce over Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale
N.S.W. Farmers’ Union
The
Agricultural Bureau
Jackes
Sydney Morning Herald
Curtin
Dr. Hines
Division of Marketing
Sydney
Newcastle
Scully
Native dog bonuses reveal 156 dogs and 15 pups killed
Armidale P P Board records show 156 native dogs and 15 pups killed from November to March across districts including Yarrawitch Nowendoc Cooney Creek Apsley Wollomombi St Leonards Creek Giro Barnard River. Subsidies and bonuses totaled £406 with season portion 30 percent, presented by secretary E R Patston at yesterday’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale P.P
Cooney Creek
Apsley
Wollomombi
St. Leonard's Creek
Giro
Barnard River
E. R. Patston
Sydney council debate over circular quay pool charges
The council discussed pool charges with farmers from Circular Quay as referees. Mr Waters protested the 10 per day bean cutter fee and moved a complaint to the pool. Mr Jackes noted 1600 Department of Import and Procurement staff in Sydney and blamed overcapitalisation for troubles. the board approved the resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short
Dandelion and Stringhalt Debate Among Stock Inspectors
Armidale Stock Inspector Mr. J. ONeill says stringhalt in horses may be linked to dandelion weed with several cases at Arding. Vet officers deny direct causation while noting hind leg impairment and hopping like kangaroos. He adds Nowendoc horse sickness stems from prussic acid in blackwood after tests.
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Armidale
J. O'Neill
P. A. Wright
W. H. Vyner
Nowendoc
Blackwood
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Quentin A. ‘Biddulph
Guyra
Armidale . de P.O
A. Horner Fletcher M.so
Btardy ST
Black Mountain A.C.F
J. J. Bell
New Guinea
Armidale Farmers’ Union
District Superintendent of Railways
Roma Street
Queensland
L. B. Williams
Bureau
Hillard
R. A. Waters
H. S. Short
Union
White
Wild
Holland
L. G. Wright
W. Wild
H. H. Perrott
Mr. Hillard
Wright
Apple and Pear Board
Guyra Argus
Crampton Engineering
Bradley Street
Chevrolet
Army
General Motors
Burgess’ Garage
P.P. Board
Eggleston
Dandelion and Stringhalt
P.P. Bond
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