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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1938
Page
3
In a Western Province address Director A H T McDasly warns that rapid adoption of new wheats and cultivation methods has degraded soil fertility by about 25 percent. He urges crop rotation with legumes like clovers and lucerne and use of superphosphate to replenish nitrogen and phosphates, noting deep rooting plants aid surface recovery.
The Bank of New South Wales president Robert W. Gillespie reviews Australia’s prospects warning of a price and drought-induced dip in export income for 1938/39. He calls for stable credit, continued investment, policy planning, and diversified farming to shield provinces from overreliance on a single commodity.
The will of Mr Acting Justice Betts, dated October 14, leaves his entire estate to his son Mr Peter Betts and designates him sole executor. The estate is sworn for probate at £14606.
Advice from a motoring journal helps families cope with car sickness in children. Diet adjustments start days before travel and include reducing fried foods while increasing fruit and salads. On trips, front seating, fresh air, regular breaks, and distraction help, plus addressing underlying anxiety with preparation and maps.
An Eastern resident asks a Western city mayor about a reported attack in the mountains near the town. The letter seeks whether John Sipes was killed or wounded, his origin, and if he is alive or dead. The writer hints of past marriages and asks whether property or divorce papers exist.
State schools break up December 15 and a state wide railways department plan offers excursions to all parts of the country. Excursion and return tickets at single fares plus two third extra are available for travel between any stations outside Metropolitan and Newcastle areas. Handbills with timetables and concessions are available at local stations.
At a Sydney Carlton Hotel gathering the Metropolitan C W A praised the Country Press for its role in publicising the Association’s work. Mrs James opened with thanks while Mrs Sommerlad highlighted the cost of advertising versus the free publicity from newspapers.
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