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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1950
Page
2
Market notes list seafoods vegetables and fruits with loadings and prices. Entries mention sardines tomatoes pumpkins peppers and various regional markets including Newcastle and Worcester with dated price lines and totals.
A historical survey shows varied tomato yields across districts with notable declines in several counties. Farmers blame weather and market fluctuations. some regions report rising demand and higher input costs impacting harvest plans.
The report describes tomato growers facing heavy rain that flattened plants and disrupted plant stages. Some farmers adapt by adjusting fertilization and irrigation while evaluating root health and soil moisture for future trials.
A garbled OCR fragment references a wet season, trimming tasks, and spread of a spot with unclear subject. It mentions centre work, walls, and potential damage, with scattered terms like Prom and Vista but lacks coherent detail or named entities.
Experimental efforts described focus on pineapple cultivation and weed control methods. Reports note progress in breeding, propagation, and crop protection strategies, highlighting steamers, sprays, and weed destruction techniques, with emphasis on stabilizing growth and yield.
A chaotic parliamentary scene centers on losses in tomato and potato crops raised before the Lerishitive Assembly. Mr Arthie Waburn, ALD.A. Hardekson, and Lonatheet seek answers from the Premier.
Question raised about progress of investigation into losses by Tomato Growers of Bowen. Premier urged to report actions and relief plans. mentions Agricultural Bank assistance up to 000 with concessionary terms, and potential use of government resources to support workers and properties affected.
Janilog ugtricultorallat reports a big pumpkin crop in the Ingham district as Mr. Prime Voor goes to market. Heavy rains affected expected yields but outlook remains positive with seven to eight tons anticipated per acre. Mr. Cupred plans to resume potato cultivation after harvest while interest rates and local trials influence markets.
Officials discuss prosecuting agents amid a dispute over an increased commission after the agriculture minister Groalum rejected the application. The Vegetables Growers Association and others push for support, citing need for information and action.
Thomas Borthwick and Sons announce they are in the market for calves, export pigs, aged cows, and beef grower stock. Growers are advised to contact the Works and send stock promptly to save money and do their own upholstery.
Fragmentary classified note advertises leather materials and tools in bulk quantities. Mentions English leather shades, inch to metric sizes, open-enders, featherweights, vinyl weights, and wholesale orders. References Frank's Leather Stores at 09 Broadway Sydney.
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