Lucerne Plot at Lawnbrook Demonstrates Intensive Cultivation
Geo L Sutton reports on A C Loaring's Lucerne plot at Lawnbrook Dilla Bickley. The 0.96 acre site irrigated by brook water yields 40 tons green fodder yearly with three waterings and multiple cuts. Seed sowing in two foot nine inch rows improves moisture retention and weed control. soil and fertilizer history is examined for optimum legume nutrition and future potash needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Sutton
A. C. ‘T. Loaring
Lawnbrook Dilla
Bickley
Lucerne Bay
Losring
Lawnbrook
Fertllner
Dora
Fer- Ullerry
Uunneccammey
Lucerne
Louring
Valuable Stock Arrives by Dimboola for Several Clients
A shipment of valuable cattle and sheep arrived via the Dimboola through Elder Sauith and Co. Ltd. Eight shorthorn heifers and two bulls from Netley Station, late Mr. John Dunne, go to Mt Augusta Pastoral Co. for Mt Augusta Staton near Carnarvon. Also two shorthorn heifers and two bulls for A J Roberts at Kayanaba, from John McMaster’s stud in Coolah. A merino ram from Austin Wanganella Co. lands for Ross Anderson at Illareen Extanning, plus two rams from Henry Collins Co. for J M Ferguson Jnr at Moodlarray Kolouup. All stock arrived in excellent order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dimboola
Elder, Sauith and Co. Ltd
Netley Station
John Dunne
Darline
Mt. Augusta Pastoral Co
Mt. Augusta Staton
Carnarvon
A. J. Roberts
Kayanaba
Illareen
Extanning
Mesers
Henry Collins and Co
Lucerndale
South Australia
J. M. Ferguson
Junr
Moodlarray
Kolouup
Debate over sending Sheep and Wool Inspector to Sydney Show
The Western Australian Merino Sheep breeders Association urged the Government to send Sheep and Wool Inspector Mr. H. McCallum to the Sydney Show for annual education and updates on wool production. Minister Mr. Troy declined, saying Eastern shows’ benefits do not justify the cost. The association condemns the decision, noting the inspector’s country work and the need for ongoing expert contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Troy
Melbourne
Commonwealth
McCullum
Katanning Area Merino and Stud Bloodlines Listed
A compendium of names and places outlines studs and bloodlines across Katanning, Gnowangerup, Broomehill, Kojonup, and surrounding districts. It lists stud names such as CLIFDEN RYLESTONE PURE AUSTIN and GOOWANGERUP connected Blood lines, with references to establishments like COCKRAM LAMARA and DENILIQUIN STUDS.
Poultry Notes on Breeds and Management Practices
A historical piece reviews choosing poultry breeds for small farms, highlighting light versus heavy types, non broody traits, and feeding practices. It discusses Leghorns, Rhode Island Reds, Orpingtons, and White Leghorns, noting egg production, table use, and confinement suitability. It mentions regional popularity, breeder influence, and the shift toward using incubators and day old chicks for steady markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan
Rhode Island
Black Minorca Chickens Noted for Size and Hardy Red Comb
An awkward excerpt notes the Black Minorca breed as popular in medium weight, larger than Laghorn, with a large white egg, hardy and striking with black plumage and bright red combs. It mentions private keepers and attention to these birds as a likely topic of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leghorn
Rhode Island
Tangshan
Sputar Hong Poultry
Pro Ameer
Adelaide
Padman
Ancona
Minorca
Katanning to Perth and regional rail schedule summary
A dense list of mixed timetables shows Katanning to Perth and Albany routes with varying daily and restricted services. It includes departures from Katanning to Perth at midnight on Sundays, and from Perth to Katanning at 4 am Sundays, plus numerous connections to Albany, Gnowangerup, Tambellup, Ongerup, Kojonup, Nyabing, Pingrup, Bunbury and Bunbury area towns with weekday Saturday and Monday schedules.
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. W. Hine Bubder and Contractor
Katanning
Phone
Cherry
Claremont
Richansson & Co. Ltd
Drapern
C. B. Stronach Ceerbal
Aldion Street
Eatanning
Great Southern Sheepbreeders
Merino Flocks
Australia
Langaweira” Stud
Wanganella—Koonoona
Harold Y
Piebse
A. E. Please
Langwell
Edmund
A. E. Pluse
Boonoke
Deniliquin
Illakeen
T. E. Richardson
Langwell,” Broomehil
Mianelup” Stud
Boonoke—Canowie
Illareen—Samara
B. Richardson
Mianelup
Gnowangerup
Alton Park
Pure Peppin Blood
Deniliquin Stud Park North
W. A. Newbey
Nardlah” Stud
Narrawong
Thompson
Nardlah
Broomehll
Anglesey” Stud
Peppin Blood
Boonoke—Langwell
A. H. Allardyce
Augtesey
Priveti” Stud
Braeside” Stud
Wanganella
Peppin
Iarrawong
Condeena
DE Fm. Bulod, “Privett
D. Wilson
Mer
Marold V
Clifden” Stud
Rylestone” Stud
Peppin—Murray Blood
PURE
Austin
W.nganella
P. H. Crossley
Glitden
Strathaven” Stud
A. Ball, “Rylestone,” Katauuing
Goowangerup
Lamara
Samara
B. J. N. Richardson
Strathaven
Cockram-Lamara Stud
Merino Company
Studley
Ellensfield
Murrka
Illaree
Fairfield” Stud
Tambellup
A.T. Birt, ‘Mienafeld,” Tarbellup
Melvin Collins
Telyarup” Stud
Studley,” Katauning
Deniliquin Stud Park
MLO
TIMMS
Telyarup
Gaowangerdp
Illareen” Stud
V_OOUKBAM
Fairfield Broomehill
Wallinar
Ross Anderson
G. L
Wyndyate
STUD
Kojonup
Peppin Blood Illareen—Wyndyate
Langwell Boonoke
Albany
Henry Wills & Co
Nuvera
Dennys Lascelles Henry Wills Limited
Wester Australian Insurance Co
Thomson
Thame Ares
Cake Motory
A. G. Hobbs
Daping Street
Eal
W.ag.r. Winter the
Perth
Katwuning Ieaye Dally
Atamulig
Arerree
Bo Trails
Esday
Freday
Ida
Bandarana
Taras Poly
Albany Ae
Tanbellap
Ongerap
Tambellap
Ongerup
Borden
Gneup
Tambell
Borden Deg. &m
Guowangerup
Boyup Brook
Grup
Edison Diamond Amberols
Blue Amberol Records
Alvis Grainoou
Austral Terrase
A. Beeck
Baasoing
Fee Saddlery and Repairs
the Motorist & Wheelman
Motorist and Wheelman
Yacht and
Camersman
Addrenn
United Press. Ltd
Hay Street
Herald
Ofer
Walter Chant
Great Southern Herald
Austral Terrace
W.A
Amd
G.P.O
Postasm
Arama Leo
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