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Newspaper
Tambellup Times
Location
Tambellup, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1920
Page
3
John Wrightson argues soil exhaustion is superficial and preventable. He compares it to hunger rather than final depletion, noting light soils fatigue quickly while heavy soils need longer to recover. He says exhaustion stems from lack of phosphoric acid lime and nitrogen and is curable through liberal feeding and fertilisers.
Farmers often plant a popular wheat variety that may yield less per acre than alternatives under their conditions. New varieties should be tested in the same field alongside a standard variety to accurately assess performance rather than comparing distant fields or neighbors' plots.
A Thursday meeting in Austral i Terrace featured A H Darlot and East from the Perth Uglies urging help for incomers from the O Country. They cited migrants sent to towns with no funds or jobs, prompting a plan to form district committees to match immigrants with suitable work. G McLeod chaired the rally and was chosen to lead a representative committee with power to add.
Muradup 47 defeated Kojonup 04 at Muradup ground in a Sunday contest. The visitors were held scoreless for seven minutes, securing a decisive win for Muradup.
Grahams Fru Palace announces Christmas fruit orders sent to all parts. Local shop promotes selection of choicest fruits for holiday meals and gifts with seasonal availability.
The Australian Wheat Board released an official statement detailing a first payment of 2/6 per bushel for the new crop on January 4. The plan divides certificates into three parts with varying pay dates and values, including a Commonwealth guarantee of at least 4/-, after charges. It also notes privacy in selling operations, a surcharge removal on bran and pollard exports, marine insurance contracts, and a proposed future election of wheat growers’ representatives.
Katanning Presbyterian Church and Scots Church Ladies' Guild held a Thursday sale of work and evening concert to raise funds for the Manse Building Fund. Alex Thomson opened the event with a speech. Ivy Barkley presented a bouquet. Stalls and stallsholders reported brisk trade, and a musical programme closed a pleasant evening. Over £50 is estimated to be raised for the fund.
Furniture bargains at W. Zimpel's showroom appeal to those furnishing both elaborate and simple homes. The store promises quality, strength, durability, and artistry at friendly prices, inviting customers to inspect and learn how to furnish tastefully for a small outlay.
The British Minister of Munitions outlines plans for the Imperial wool purchase carryover, noting large profits after March 31 1919 and full repayment of Treasury advances. Surplus assets total about 1.8 million bales plus cash, with Australia’s share around 28 million pounds. While many favor dealing with the carryover, Bradford traders push to sell stocks to depress prices. Official circles expect guarded approval of Australian proposals and a British government exit from the wool business.
Racing notes from Canning Park Newmarket outline Trial Stakes seven furlongs with Devil's Wing Lord Strathburg and Racilla spots. Second Class Plate seven furlongs with L Allegro Golden Plumage Renunciation. Canning Park Cup one mile 54 yards Palisade Gold Digger Springmount. Third Class Plate divisions led by Paddett Son of Super Lady Fides and Nano Malarco Jess Willard. Welter Handicap one mile leaders High Wall Malt Dust Earl of Seafeld.
The Perth Cup meeting features Double King of Katanning tipping Bardus on a cake-walk, signaling a dominant predicted outcome for the race.
Dalgety and Co Katanning report a telegraphic notice from Perth stating the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia will not hold wool sales in Australia during January except in Tasmania. No Commonwealth sales will occur until further notice, with 1100 bales of wool to be picked up by the Aberdeens liner Euripides in Albany, and the Berra bringing in 500 bales for wool before continuing voyage.
Agents Dalgety Co Graziers Co operative and Elder Smith report yarding of 4317 sheep 2717 lambs 620 pigs and 30 cattle at Mid land Junction last Wednesday Prices rose about 3d per head from the prior week with strong demand. Sheep and lambs show improved rates across quality grades and cattle and beef prices also firmed with buyers keen across choppers porkers and stores.
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