Rabbit pests and naturalists mark Portland area meet
In a 1926 Portland district column readers note rabbit damage and a Weld Naturalists Club meeting. Topics include Kangaroos and pest control, bird watching society checks, and a feature on Australian birds with a four page issue offering detailed nomenclature and an index.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pield Naturaliets' Club
Weld Naturaliete’ Club
Se Stephen's Hull
Bennglehole
Merchai
Bakter 10
Aps
Yvlow-Yeshieat
Mugh Keller
Dss Stom “Ind Observers’ Club
Oudeo
Iwelled Ralo.u
Alving Rota
Aec
Viladere Lane
Portland
Portland Botanists Discuss Native Flora and Collecting Efforts
A Portland botanist outlines a plan to document the district's flora, excluding vasculature such as ferns and flowering plants. He credits collectors like William Allitt and Murray, notes limited local collecting since the 1860s, and invites members to join future fieldwork and name-spotting at monthly meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naturaline Club
Victoria
William Allit
Portland
Himeoit
Planta
Nouthewest
Shankes
Melibiom
Holmes
Feiuey
Urchtts
Sech
Ad Murray
Atelblom
Wai Nlenelle
Ie Viera
Hamilton stock market shows strong price swings at weekly sale
Hamilton auctioneers report keen competition across sheep cattle with prime heavy and medium lambs selling from 38/4 to 65/ per head and top Hereford cross bullocks hitting £20 1s for two carloads. Ex farm stock included Ernest Falkenberg croan bullocks at last year’s peak price averaging £27 11s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Lisya
Corriedale Wethers
T. H. Laidlaw @& Co. Pty
Hamilton Corporation
Ernest Falkenberg
Macarthur
V.D.C Activities and Fifth Club Shoot Results
Saturday members of the Fifth club balled shoot under conditions stating application at 200 and 00 yore. The bin was won by M Baliwin, and all were pressed that the club captain got into the money. No further competitors selected to contest Portland. Shooting will commence at 1 p.m. Lieut Broadfoot, Lieut Johnstone, 5 Biaane, 7 fusion Petia listed. times noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Baliwin
Broadfoot
Johnstone
Biaane
Fusion
One Garment Per Family Aid Appeal in Australia
A UN relief rep reports that war damaged Europe faces winter with clothing shortages. Australians are urged to donate one garment per family plus blankets, footwear, and towels to aid 135 million in need, with depots set for collection nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations Helied and Rehabilitation Administration
Aus Conlin
Atriox
Europe
Slevastatert
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Bauloas
Percy Malot oFort
Meath
Dartmoor
Julie
Aldridge
Heywood
Mia Ghirley
Ales Chisholm
Creintman
Sateer
Lake Catani
Yustalers
Cpl
F. Gooainge
Nature Notes
Hoodinge
Ul “Sunnybani
Gora
Abe
Landlows
Lon, Ltd
Ste A
Dumeny
Belyas
Hamilton Stock Market
V.D.C. Activities
Petia
Salleve the Pola
Malaost
C.N. Mariner General Carrier
North Portland
Vane
Wood — &E
Dimond’s
Percy
LWW Family Butcher
Small Cous
Sagas& Specialty
Percy Street
Western District
French Street
Geelong
B. Be Sparrow
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