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Newspaper
Tambellup Times
Location
Tambellup, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
4
Writer argues Australia should blend stock raising with cropping, focusing on feeding improvements and pasture upgrades. He highlights oats, rape crops, and hay for livestock, rotation to keep land healthy, and the role of green manures and fertilisers. Anticipates stall feeding and greater use of by products for calf rearing and pig growth amid labour shortages.
A Wheat Storage Commission will plan permanent silos to store wheat across Australia due to shipping delays. The commission includes one Commonwealth minister and expert plus one minister and expert from each of four wheat exporting states. Victorian railways minister notes round concrete silos suit bulk handling and future expansion.
The Daily News cites a band of Albany women who pledge not to associate with eligibles who have failed to do their duty, avoiding dancing, croquet, or walking with them. The “no khaki no girl” motto, originating in Geraldton, gains traction as a patriotic call to action against inaction, echoed by Archbishop Riley’s remark that ladies should adopt the motto.
The general election requires no official canvass but offers extra polling sites if early requests are made. Proposed polling places include Katanning Court House as main site, plus Broomehill, Carrolup, Ongerup, Ewlyamartup, Gmanreray, Kojonup, Ewobrup, Moojebing, Mouradup, Nyabing, Qak Farm, Peringellup, Pingarnup, Rockwell, Slab Hut, Tambellup, Toolbrunup and nearby halls or schools with resident contacts listed for site approval.
An advertisement touts French Orlene as a universal cure for deafness and head noises. It cites Mrs Rowe of Leeds praising relief after twelve years and urges readers to order from the Ok lene Co in Dartford England with a 4s 6d price.
A line of adage style verses compares steady water erosion to Towser gnawing bone and a devoted lover captivating a maid, concluding that the constant advertiser wins trade. The fragment offers a satirical look at persistence and persuasion in commerce and affection.
W Ogden of Grange Badgebup Road criticizes the name changes for Katanning agriculture events. He argues annual shows should benefit the district and questions whether the renamed Sydney and Claremont shows truly reflect local scope. He urges clarity on the proper official titles and chides supporters for taking offense when the topic is raised.
A reader rebuts Mr Caldwell on public matters, arguing the Royal Agricultural Societies of South Australia Victoria and New South Wales retain official titles and serve livestock and produce aims. The piece defends the Great Southern Society’s purpose for its district and clarifies emphasis away from town advertising.
J C Warren of Dyliabing argues during 1917 that Australia must balance wool exports with food imports, noting 1914 wool earnings of £17,453,737 while wheat imports supported millions along the coast. He critiques breeders versus butchers, laments profiteering, and defends stock health and seasonal store conditioning.
The Royal Agricultural Society council fixed dates for farm shows in September November across Western Australia. Jennapullin September 12 Northampton September 25 Northam September 25 26 Greenough early October York October 3 Moora October 4 5 Beverley October 5 Perth Royal October 9 13 Toodyay October 9 Narrogin October 19 Wagin October 23 Kojonup October 3 4 November Katanning October 3 November 1 Tambellup November Bunbury November 7 8 Gnowangerup November 9 Murray November 10 Bridgetown November 21.
The Commissioner forwards a collection sheet urging friends to buy tobacco for soldiers in the trenches. Tobacco, shipped duty free, is sought in any form, with sender naming unit or battalion for forwarding. Receipts listed include Joseph McIntyre and others. Woods' Leppermint Cure priced at 6d.
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