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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1925
Page
6
Bolgart-Calingiri Correspondents report on the Journal of Agriculture issue of Perth. Rabbits are argued as a pest to crops and pastures, with experts noting rabbits consume more fodder than a sheep and harm grazing stock. The piece warns against pursuing rabbit-based industries at the expense of wool and crop stability.
From the Secretary Mrs M Smith the Bolgart annual floral and industrial exhibition opened after a dry spell. City visitors including Mrs Griffiths state president and several locals judged needlework cooking butter hams wool and grain prizes. Despite poor crops due to frost and winds the event drew crowds, with notable entertainment from Miss Holman and her brother. Prizes were awarded for numerous crafts and goods, amid thanks to volunteers and catering by local ladies.
A crowded list of entries and winners from a local show features Mrs M. Smith with multiple flower and design prizes including collection of roses and sweet peas, Mrs Ludeman with dressed fowl and butter, Mr G. Sawyer with peas and root vegetables, and numerous children like Max Cook and Selma Stone earning class awards for drawings and maps.
Victoria Plains Read Board records the meeting at New Norcia with chairman Mr J McClone and secretary Mr K Lanigan among attendees. Actions include scheduling ordinary meetings at 1 pm, approving reserves, road access survey costs, tool maintenance at employee expense, rate arrears enforcement, rabbit destruction method, and A C Norwood’s appointment to a combined road work and inspector post at £5 weekly.
The Provincial Press Association invites city and interstate advertisers to inquire and transact business at Verhop Mart Coy address. Secretary Buckley will provide full information upon request. Files of the Toodyay Herald are inspectable at the offices.
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