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P.W.D. Supplementary Public Water Supply Schemes, J E. Davis

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

Shallow wells and soaks with very limited yields were the principal water sources for the early settlers.

Hundreds of such wells were constructed by the Public Works Department in remote areas.

In the early 1930s major development of water supplies from rock catchments was begun in the central wheatbelt.

After the war, larger and more effective earth moving equipment became available. The Public Works Department rehabilitated many old excavated dams as well as constructing new ones.

Roaded catchments were also developed during this post-war period. many farmers took advantage of Public Works Department technical advise and hired a P.W.D. grader …

Holiday Activities For Youngsters, O. Evans Scott

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

"Only those who have Hie patience to do simple things perfectly acquire the skill to do difficult things easily" (Schiller).

SCHOOL holidays, eagerly anticipated by children should be a time of joy for all.

Mothers can not drop everything to entertain their children and bored children crying "what can I do?" and getting in her way often cause a mother to dread school holidays.

Whimsies : New Idea In Easy-To-Make Hats, O. E. Evans Scott

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

I T has often been said that buying a new hat is the best way to boost a woman's morale.

But have you tried making one?