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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
5
The article advocates portable or permanent colony houses for fowl keeping on large land. It highlights reduced care, lower costs, pest control, land improvement, and easy relocation. It cautions about disease spread, need for ground, and proper housing, feeding, and fencing to ensure healthy flocks and better overall production.
The plan advocates round deliveries by horse and cart and favors colony system fowl. It notes faster growth higher fertility easier hatching and lower disease in fowls raised in colonies versus small yards. During breeding hens must be penned and properly mated with good feed and management for strong offspring.
The executive reports the Kanunoppin branch rabbit pest in wheat areas and urges prompt action. The secretary is told to confer with the rabbit inspector and notify district member A N Piesse for rapid steps. The meeting also asks the Commonwealth Government to consider cheaper fertiliser and freight for phosphatic rock. The secretary notes that depreciation on agricultural machinery for taxation will be waved to 10 percent plus repairs.
A married man applying to the Preston Roads Board asked for assistance to run his farm on shares while he enlists. He proposed paying £1 per week from his pay, to be pooled with profits after working expenses, with his wife and the manager sharing duties. The Board said it could not provide the aid.
A brief notice highlights A Jmes offering dainty creations in ladies and children's millinery. The ad cites a local shop selling hats and headwear, showcasing new styles for women and kids, with emphasis on quality and fashion.
Beat of His Type secured first and Champion at the Perth Royal Horse and Show Parade 1911 defeating Bayon's Champion Bonpie Charlie and other crash horses. Sire Benncor produced multiple international prizes, Dumfrieshire, Tapanui, Palmerston, Highland Society Shows, and more. Dam Princess Beatrice is a top NZ mare with ten champions and twelve first prizes. Young Bancor holds WA certification for soundness. Full details from H. Dennis.
A fragment indicates a charge of sixpence per quarter including postage for a local service item titled The Toodyay Waratd. No further context or dates are provided.
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