13 Oct 1927
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1927
Page
1
The district faces hot easterly winds and scarce rain with crop prospects mixed as some farms show heavy yields while others suffer from dry soil. Thunder showers aid sheep aftercare but water supplies vary. A council debate flags safety concerns after a Fremantle to Perth charabanc fire, risking passenger safety and prompting calls for caution.
Albert James Bert Donnecurrey, 21, a Main Roads Board employee and Wanders footballer, died at York hospital after a September 11 vehicle crash. He suffered a broken left thigh, worsened by complications. his death followed his parents’ arrival at his bedside.
The report discusses apple disease in Western kiateualien and measures to control it with lime sulfur and tobacco wash. It notes pink developing on fruit, recommends spraying schedules during spring and early summer, and mentions trials of lime sulfur strength and testing on select trees. It also covers mildew, citrus sprays, and general orchard maintenance through autumn.
The article advocates continued baiting and trapping to curb the fruit fly pest and dextras, with daily infested fruit. It warns the season’s end approaches and urges spraying arsenate of lead in water, plus vigilant reporting of suspicious occurrences in apples and pears to the agriculture department. It notes limited eradication success elsewhere and calls growers to remain vigilant to protect the fruit and wood industries.
In a wartime update, efforts against fenit fly continue with bold plans and public notices. The piece notes market actions and the role of honest growers amid shifting prices and the call for clear, straight dealing in trade and production.
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