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Proposed restrictions on heavy vehicle movements on the Yorke Peninsula has raised the ire of the South Australian Road Transport Association and Grain Producers SA. File picture

B Double trucks would not be allowed to travel on a considerable number of Yorke Peninsula roads at night or during wet conditions, under a new roads strategy from the Yorke Peninsula Council.

Trucking mad: Grains and transport sector slam Yorke Peninsula heavy vehicle strategy

Vanessa Binks

Patrick of Coonawarra owner Luke Tocaciu and Mia, planting an eco-garden to host good bugs at the winery. Photo supplied by Patrick of Coonawarra 

Winery launches Cabernet and Crickets experience.

Eat bugs and sip - if you dare

Lameroo farmer Lynton Barrett in front of the town's new silo artwork, that was completed on Wednesday by Sam 'Smug' Bates. Picture Quinton McCallum

A new silo artwork has been unveiled at Lameroo, telling the story of the region's early settlers and farmers.

New Lameroo silo art captures region's story

Catherine Miller

A new SA record price of $8000 for a SA bred Poll Shorthorn was made by DW&PM Barkley, Newbold, Gawler River when EL&NE Hoffrichter, Pasadena stud, Loxton, bought the stud bull Newbold Matchless. Matchless- a 20 month old red roan- is pictured above with Mr EL Hoffrichter.

GALLERY: Check out what was making news in Stock Journal in 1974

Flashback Friday-April 1974 |PHOTOS

Former SA Sheep Industry Board chairman Ian Rowett is opposing Livestock SA's plans to consolidate its six sub committee's into one livestock advisory committee. File picture

A number of livestock producers have voiced their concerns about Livestock SA's proposal to consolidate its six sub committees into one livestock advisory committee.

Livestock SA's proposed changes prompt debate on funds' boards future

Applications are being sought for Grain Producers SA's new Young Grain Producers Committee. File picture

The South Australian grains industry is looking to foster its next generation of leaders and policy makers by forming a Young Grain Producers Committee.

Opportunity knocks for young grain leaders

Kiara Stacey

The Park owner Ali Cooper in their upgraded communal camp kitchen. Picture by Kiara Stacey

Tourism grows across the state with occupancy rates up.

Tourist numbers on the climb across SA

Katie Jackson

The CFS responded to multiple fires in the east of the state on Tuesday as wind gusts reached 60km/h. File picture

At least four blazes required a Country Fire Service response on Tuesday, as wind gusts reached 60 km per hour across the state.

Mid-April blazes burn 800ha across SA

Author and war historian Judith Long, nee Darby, Bendigo, Vic, with the late Cyril Matthews, Koongawa, with her first book in 2019. Picture supplied

The legacy of Wudinna's soldier settlers is being chronicled by a former Eyre Peninsula local, highlighting some of the region's most recognisable families more than 100 years on.

Wudinna WWI soldier settlers remembered in soon-to-be-released book

Martin de Winnaar is the broadacre manager for Pye Group, Parilla. He says reasons for optimism in the grains sector largely outweigh the current challenges. Picture by Quinton McCallum

Optimism about the profitability and sustainability of the state's cropping sector is extremely high, but increasing operating costs, unreliable connectivity and staffing are shaping as the biggest future challenges.

GPSA survey outlines grower gains and pains

RURAL youth conferences, a new agriculture training course at Roseworthy and ram sales were some of the events and news captured in the Stock Journal in June and July 1976. Browse through our gallery to see who you recognise. Love your Flashback Friday galleries? Catch up on what you've missed here:

Ag Minister Brian Chatterton talks with Rural Youth advisor Ron Baker and David Willson, Two Wells.

At a Rural Youth state conference were Trevor McLean, Heather Mills, Joan Blizzard, Paul Simpson and Owen Swanton.

SA Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Mr P. C. Angove retired after a 37-year career with the department.

Three-year-old Annabel England of Happy Valley was one of the younger visitors at the Coora Merino stud field day at Pinnaroo.

Barry Lock, Kimbolton, Kimba, with one of two Poll Shorthorn bulls which took part in a history-making airlift of livestock from SA to Libya.

SA's new director of Agriculture and Fisheries Jim McColl with Minister of Agriculture Mr Chatterton.

NSW classer Gordon McMaster with Collinsville stud manager Tom Padbury.

Coora studmaster Les Venning and son Phillip.

Finalists in the Elanco Rural Youth Award in 1976 were Caroline Thyer, Moonta, Kent Andrew, Waikerie, Mark Walsh, Mitchellville, Lew Hillgrove, Murray Bridge, Ian Turner, Kingscote, and Robin Davis, Parndana.

Kent Andrew receives his $200 cheque, for winning a Rural Youth award, from Ag Minister Mr Chatterton, while Elanco director Mr W.S. Brewer looks on.

F.E. Acton was appointed general manager of the SA Co-operative Bulk Handling Limited.

This Ecclefechan ram sold during the YP Merino field days for $500. Pictured are Ecclefechan studmaster Bruce Daniell and son John holding the ram with new owners Ken Anderson and his son Gerald.

Among those at a Rural Policy Conference at Roseworthy were Ian Alexander, Gawler, Don Leaney, Angaston, and Doug Brown, Tanunda.

Dale Baker, Callendale, Millicent, with the latest addition to his Simmental herd.

New Director-General of Lands Mr K.C. Taeuber.

This 18.1 hands Holstiner stallion dwarfs handler David Williams.

General proceedings at the Babirra field day and ram auction of A.D. Farrow & Co., Stansbury.

This Orrie Cowie ram was sold for $620 and is held by studmaster Vic Murdoch and new owner Toby Turnbull, principal of Wangaraleednie stud, Cleve.

Bill Clutterbuck and Chris Paltridge admire a ram bought for $800 from Allenville stud, by Babirra stud.

Storm Boy actors David Gulpilil and Greg Rowe.

R.W.I. Cowley was retiring from the SA Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.

Behind the scenes photos of the filming of Storm Boy.

New country branch manager of the Commercial Union Assurance Co. of Australia Ralph Clark.

Aaron Gorey, Yambah Poll Shorthorn stud proudly parades his champion British Breed bull of the show at the 17th annual Alice Springs show.

Stud and show officials look over the site for open air Merino judging at the Royal Adelaide Show.

The committee of the SA region of the Australian Poll Dorset Association - Graham Hill, Gilberside, Tarlee; Kevin Hannaford, Myoma, Riverton; Robert Hart, Glen Devon, Two Wells; Allen Langford, Rilera, Arthurton; Klynton Kitto, Wattle Park, Clinton Centre; Ross Dawkins, Leamington, Gawler River; Don Ferguson, Anna Villa, Weetulta; Kim Kelly, Merrindie, Tarlee; Louise Close, Newbold North, Gawler River; SA Ag Department members John Stafford and Scott Dolling; Walter Martin with (seated) RAHS stud stock register Henley Excell and committee president Jim Martin.

British breeds judge at Alice Springs Willie Lintvelt, Fairbanks, Keith, with John Gorey, Yambah Poll Shothorns; Grant Heaslip, Bond Springs Poll Herefords; and Dick Cadzow, Phillip Creek Poll Herefords.

There was excitement building ahead of the Eyre Peninsula's first two-day field days.

Winners of the Australian Wool Corporation Student Design Awards, Margit Danielle, Libby Noyes, Eileen Hassel and Inez Harsovo.

John Lysaght demonstrates the use of Silglaze sealant at a trade evening in Adelaide.

Jack Downes presents the CM240 mower to Horwood Bagshaw's national sales manager Peter Camilleri at Mannum.

Admiring the prize for the most successful exhibitor of livestock at the 1976 Royal Adelaide Show were Stock Journal editor Richard James, Stock Journal promotions manager June Fergusson and Bill Congdon, Congdon's Time Centre.

Federal Government minister Mr Sinclair opens the state conference of the UF&G in Adelaide.

Attendees of the United Farmers and Graziers annual state conference.

Ewe award winners at the Melbourne Sheep Show - pictured with the ewes are Mr and Mrs Eric Ashby and their sons Edwin and Ivan, the judge R. A. D. Hood and Charlie Jelbart, Albury.

Mrs P. L. Puckridge congratulates Francis Andrews, Mundulla, on buying the top price ram at the White River sale for $1100. The ram was being held by studmaster Barry Sampson.

New chairman of SA Stocksalesmen's Association John McMichael, Dalgety. New vice-chairman was Mel Bain.

Former EP farmer H. K. Williams, Rivervale Meadows stud, Gardiner River, WA (second from left) with new rams. Also pictured were Barry Sampson, Jack May and Murray Montgomery, White River, Kia Ora.

New elected chairman of the SA Beef Breeders Association Alan Wilson, Oakwood, Brentwood.

Champion Murray Grey bull at the Royal Highland Show was Keig Bruce, bred by James Duncan, Hillocks, Aberdeenshire.

Alan Traeger was joining Trafford Paternoster to help handle Southern Farmers' increasing stud stock business in the South-East.

Happy winners at the Alice Springs Show carcass competition were Mac Clark, Andado; Richard Apel and sons Max and Richard, Numery; judge Graham McCamley, Mrs McCamley and daughter Jenn; and Mr and Mrs Rex Lowe and daughter Sandra, Mt Dare.

Dalgety Australia's Adelaide fat stock auctioneer Ray Smith and wife Jan visited Emily Gap while attending the Alice Springs Show.

Adelaide head office stock department managers Eddie Scriven and Jack Robinson.

Rosemary Davies spoke on poisons in and around the home at a WAB Congress.

Rob George and Suzanne Wylie take part in the play 'Little Mo' being performed across SA.

This purebred chestnut filly made second top price of $8000 at the Wagga First Annual Invitation sale. She is pictured with breeder Pam Hayes, Glenallan Arabian Stud, Beckom.

Alice Springs Show regular Bob Hondow with Dalgety's Trevor Hentschke and Elders-GM's John White

Elders-GM's Garth Symmington listens to opening remarks by Pinnaroo District Council chairman Gordon Johnston while branch manager Colin France is in the centre outside the new branch building.

Some of the 53 people who attended the Friesian Cattle Club annual general meeting at the Wayville Showgrounds.

Wamboeden's works manager Ken Watts supervises the efficient operation.

Francis Andrews and his wife, and Bob Andrews, of Kongal Park, with their top price ram sold for $500 to Andrew Morris, Willalooka.

Barry Brasher of Murray Bridge had been appointed Gippsland & Northern Company Limited commission agent for SA.

Buyers at a Kongal Park auction - Noel Etherton, Apsley, Ed King, Lillimur, Reg Brown, Kaniva, Bill Etherton, Apsley, and Ian Young, Mundulla.

Ern Loveday was appointed manager of the Australian Wheat Board.

Willunga entrants in the Miss Almond Blossom quest - Michelle Daly, Diane Reed and Lindi Phillips.

Joan McInnes and three other models were preparing to model international woollen fashions at the Southern Farmers Port Adelaide wool store.

Ian Hayes, Waikerie, and Geoff Deer, Murraytown, at the Rural Youth conference.

A Kangaroo Island contingent at the Rural Youth Conference included Phillip Buck, Geoff Rayson, Ian Schaefer and Robin Davis, all from Parndana.

Enjoying a tea break at a Rural Youth conference were Jill Wilsdon and Jennie Holmes, Spalding, John Vickers, Lenswood, and Annette Bellman and Liz Bruce, Clare.

Prolific buyers at the Ir-Brae dispersal were Mr and Mrs Lyall Marrett, and Ben Marrett, Peake.

Graham Day from Allendale Poll Hereford stud, Bordertown.

Wayne McCallum, Booleroo Centre, Robert Blanden, Caltowie, and Trev Thomas, Gulnare, at a White combine harvester release.

Colin Faulks, White Farm Equipment, Brisbane, Jack Rosewarne, Kadina, Max Gardner, Arthurton, and Malcolm Catford, Appila.

Urrbrae students check out the newly launched Leyland 285 tractor.

Bryan Burroughs, Urania, Ian Gardner, Arthurton, and Jim Burroughs, Urania.

Samcor marketing manager Jim Baxter watching wild goat carcasses being trimmed for export at Gepps Cross.

Doug Hancock holding a Murray Grey bull he had bought for the Strathfield Park stud from W&N Bruce and Sons, Yakilo, Kangaroo Island.

Roseworthy's new farmer training course - the Associate Diploma in Farming - started in 1976 with an inaugural intake of nine students.

Southern Farmers' assistant GM dairy Bob Barker presented a trophy for cheese grading to his company's Murray Bridge cheese factory manager Norm Zupp.

The intake of a Roseworthy farming course expressed their views on the industry in 1976. The first profiled was Chris Butler.

Sarah Lyons - Flying Doctor nurse looking to her future as a farmer.

Stow Penniment had transferred to the course from first year RDA.

John Chiller was a retired RAAF Sergeant planning to buy a farm.

"Youthful grandmother of seven" Coral Godfrey, Parrakie, won a section prize in a cooking competition.

Outright Stock Journal-Sagasco recipe contest winner Pat Murchison, Wanilla, received a Scandinavian portable outdoor stove from Sagasco Port Lincoln representative John Loose.

Valmai Dutschke, Maitland, serves some delicious food to daughters Treena, ten, and Nylie, eight.

Newly elected Red Angus Beef Cattle Society of Australia president J. Ryves Hawker, Anama, Brinkworth.

Winner of the Stock Journal-Sagasco recipe contest Pat Murchison, Wanilla, showing chef Graham Hanson her zucchini bisque recipe.

Ken Hurst, Lake Hawdon, Robe, bought this bull Nelungaloo Stamina 5 for $1000 from Louden Grady of Nelungaloo.

Members of the Port Augusta netball team after winning the C Division Savings Bank of SA shield at the SA Netball Association country carnival.

Phillipa Russon, Clarendon, Mr and Mrs Jim Munro and Brian Pridham, Blackwood.

RURAL youth conferences, a new agriculture training course at Roseworthy and ram sales were some of the events and news captured in the <i>Stock Journal</i> in June and July 1976.

Browse through our gallery to see who you recognise.

Love your Flashback Friday galleries? Catch up on what you've missed here:<br>

Flashback Friday - June/July 1976

RURAL youth conferences, a new agriculture training course at Roseworthy and ram sales were some of the events...

Flashback Friday - June/July 1976

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