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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1953
Page
7
The Commissioner of Taxation outlines deductions for conservation work on grazing land including contour systems, gullies, terraces, wind erosion control and sowing rye. A 3 percent annual allowance applies to fencing costs, while post July 1 1951 to June 30 1955 fences depreciate at 20 percent per year.
The report notes unsu ccessful efforts to extend a contractor service for Devenish and related septic work in Goorambat and Devenish. A temporary service was discussed but not approved due to higher costs. Food samples were purchased this month with analyses pending. Routine inspections of slaughter yards and food premises occurred across townships in the Shire.
An old horticulture note explains collar rot as a common killer of lemon trees, causing yellowing near the trunk and bark cracks. It advises drainage, winter furrows, and avoiding manure piles. resistant rootstocks and proper planting height reduce risk. early treatment involves removing decayed bark and treating wounds with a lime paste mixture.
Mr D E Green of Winton applied to purchase roads in the Winton township. The request was referred to Mokoan and Aerene. Councillors Mr Anderson and doctors R Green and M P Cleary opposed selling the roads and preferred leasing. The engineer warned some Mokoan Riding sections would be affected. The matter will be revisited next meeting.
A Victoria report states myxomatosis has killed about 80 percent of rabbits in under two years, with some areas reaching 90 percent mortality. One area shows higher-than-normal immunity, leaving many rabbits and suggesting ongoing research despite a high fatal toll.
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