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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1928
Page
7
Bolgart visited Bejording in December with teams and players competing in multiple divisions. Results show numerous doubles and singles matches with players such as P Butler W Cousins Ralph and Cook scoring wins in various combinations. The day concluded with several close sets in ladies and gents singles events.
On November 25 Toodyay visited Sjoording Seares for a men's doubles event. P Butler and A Ralph lost to C Haymes and Wilshire 6 5. Lord and Lucas defeated Viumett and Wroth 6 5. Ralph and Searle lost to Jones and Kiem 4 6. Ralph and Cook lost to Porter and Beardman 5 6. Ladies doubles saw A Ralph with an opponent team lose to B Somers and Campbell 4 6. J Smith and N Tyndall lost to Mrs Campbell and Mrs Best 3 6. A Sith and M Ralph lost to Mesdames Barnett and Porter 4 6. L Ralph and M Lucas beat J Haymes and E Lloyd 6 1. Mixed doubles featured Butler with a partner Miss (incomplete data).
Government Statistician releases first harvest estimates for September and October. Wheat crop at 30 270 000 bushels, about 6 million below last year despite a 125 000 acre expansion in area. Oats yield 314 000 bushels per 380 000 acres, up 2 391 000 bushels from last year with 14 bushels per acre. Reports from the wheat belt vary with many districts showing excellent early yields. A further December estimate is awaited as the rainfall shortage is seen as producing an unusual harvest.
W A 15 is highlighted as a premier mineral country with Kimberley oil exploration adding to the state’s rich mineral resources. Minister for Mines S W Munsie comments on the report detailing these developments and their implications.
The Director of Agriculture Mr. G. L. Sutton announces a Centenary campaign for fruit growers and vignerons. Entries must be received by January 1 1929. Orchard minimum 1000 trees. vineyard minimum 4000 vines. Points awarded for production pruning cultivation pest control and buildings. Certificates and medals awarded at 75 and 86 points respectively.
Professor Woolnough, the Commonwealth Geologist, on the Freney Com pearshore said it was definite assurance that crude oil had been discovered in the State. It certainly was a wonderful discovery.
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