Cotton Growth Prospects in Bowen District Survey
The Bowen Chamber of Commerce reports on cotton opportunities in the Bowen district based on a Department of Agriculture study. It details soils along the Bowen and Den rivers, irrigation potential, rainfall, and current crops, noting cotton and tomatoes as profitable, with irrigation expanding production and a push to diversify beyond staples. It cites past acreage, yields, and the impact of pests, land use, and market prices, plus government share-farming schemes and the cotton bounty program.
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Rowe, Chamber of Commerce
Weekley
Bowen
BK. Goodchilld
Department of Agriculture
Delia
Dam
Delme
den River
Vette
Bowen Clarier
Dondend
Queens Tanad
Mir. A. Aliikness
J. Z. Moore
Cnops
Tieewerks
Tn Coneleion
Foley
Collide
Dawson
Brett
Hin
Auy Retir
Pers
Leir
Tate
Callie
J. H. Reid
Joist
Lad Luewn
Dison
Government drive aids share farmers in cotton schemes
The Minister for Labour and Industry outlines the Cotton Product Relief Scheme, originally limited to specific districts but extended to all cotton farmers. The program covers initial planting costs and advances are repaid when market prices rise, aiding farmers in applying for assistance or cash to plant cotton in the Pittroy area.
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Indhietry
T. A. Foley
Burnett
Pitsroy
Letter to the Editor urging farmers to grow crops for war effort
A reader from Inverdan proposes farmers in Bowen Vallety to plant crops beyond cotton to support the war effort. He laments monetary limits but suggests cultivating flowers and vegetables, warning against being trampled by invaders and stressing immediate action and participation in the national emergency.
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Inverdan
Tom
Hadfree
Den
Edutar
Brisbane Council Loan Carried On
Brisbane council extends its financing plan after the State Government approves a loan of £60 for three months to support mainide workers amid ongoing industrial divisions.
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Trishan KH
War Maps On Sale At Bowen Independent Office
War maps are available for purchase at Bowen Independent Office. The notices indicate single unit sales with limited quantities and emphasize early buy to secure copies.
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Bowen
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A.J. Stores
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Spalding, Alexander, Slazenger
Ding, Ormiston
Bentley
Boz
R.A. Bull
Hho
Wen
School OF Ants
Stacey & Stacey Optometrials
Miladere Street
Townsville
Aera
Sary F. E. Benham
Benyenda Nurseries
Byrnestown
Queensland
North Sea
Towen
Commerc
Litedielio
Fitzroy
Ann P. Watson
Biloela
Department of Labour
Tndustry
W A. R. Harris
Powell Street
International Harvester Coy
South Finnish Insurance Coy
Couera
Yates Beeva
Rayward
Queen's Beach
Peter
Brisbane Council
Stuur
West
Denis
Salen Ake
Lanwvon
Agen
Fir
Lanyon Liewlators
Bae
S Gall
Oat
Queensland Pastoral Supplies Pty Ltd
Loge
South British Insurance Company Limited
Hare
T HE
South British Insurance CO. Ltd
Renbland
Rockhampton
Socierie
Bardivbo
Agel Eultral Societies
Ward, Geddes &0
Rocknampton
Bor
Tattersalls
Bfeach
Ith
Tattersall’s
c/o Geo. Adams
Hobart
Allis- Chalmers
Eee Edward
Brisbane
Co-Op Ltd
Ustralia Limited
Rockhampron Townsville
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