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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 05, 1931

Page

4

Tackin Nut Prospects And Drought Impact In Queensland Farming

Readers note a detailed discussion on growing Queensling Nut in Queensland with notes on varieties like Mammoth, grafting advantages, orchard practices, and planting distance. The piece covers market demand, drought effects on crops and livestock, irrigation reliance, and banking support for agricultural finance, including horse and tractor needs and government assistance programs.

Yale Cain Queensland Acclimatication Society

Drought Impacts on Farm Wildlife and Water Supply

The article notes drought relief provisions under the Agricultural Tank Act for borrowers and Bank reporting. It describes flocks of native companions feeding on overripe tomatoes, scarce fruits, and pests due to drought. It observes scarce farm birds, kangaroo rats, and dogs’ declining utility on farms, plus a stressed underground water supply and temporary well failures, but recovery by season end.

Tocal Wilsons Prom Aghicultur Messrs Nicklin Yd Kunst Don Isimi Patel Walter Siiply

Fertilising Tobacco for Yield and Quality Discussed

Tobacco growing requires careful fertilisation to maximize both yield and market quality. Nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash levels influence leaf colour burn and aroma, with sulphate of potash favored for cigar leaf and various meals and manures common in different regions. Experimental results support current practices though applicability varies by soil and tobacco type.

Tobeco Phaeco Lund Acre Connecticent Virginia North Caroliner Lawvevor Bowen Office Jiave Perbert Street

Fruit Marketing Directors Advise Tree Removal Methods

A historical notice from Bowen advises on removing a damaged tree with minimal soil disturbance. It outlines excavation steps to free roots, cautions on interfering with the tree during removal, and mentions timing for root work and post removal treatment. The document references fruit culture, local representatives, and agricultural prerequisites for farmers.

Transplanting Fruit Trees in Protective Techniques

The article discusses transplanting fruit trees to reduce failure risk. It outlines steps for timing, placement, and soil preparation, emphasizing careful handling, root protection, and long distance movement to protect sensitive varieties and promote successful establishment.

Gellire Dutta

Market Reports from The Sydney Market Notes

Market reports show pineapple demand strong with best sizes fetching 14 shillings per case. Southern supplies are decreasing while larger lots of pumpkins and melons appear. berries and bananas appear in limited quantities. Mareeba tobacco production reaches a record sale with 300 pounds at top price 7 shillings 8 pence per pound and average 4 shillings 4 pence per pound.

Sydney Mareeba Ageet Burron Lawrence Jenkinson Perth

Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills Promoted Nationwide Remedy

An old advertisement touts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a universal cure and family medicine across Australia. It emphasizes ease of taking, sugar coating, amber bottles, and affordable price, claiming safety and efficacy for general ailments and blood purification.

Australia Merce Morse Dr. Merce Merae Meree

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