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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1950
Page
3
In a letter a reader reports leaves on a peach tree suddenly twitching at intervals without wind or visible insects. The writer suspects internal forces at work and asks readers to explain the phenomenon and its role in the orchard.
A discussion on thyroxine use to boost milk yield describes dose effects and practical limits. Trials show average rises around 22 to 25 pounds per cow daily, mainly in high yielders late in lactation with good feeding. Risks include metabolic stress, heat sensitivity, increased feed needs, and variable responses across cows.
The Tasmanian apple crop for 1950 is set at 4,131,000 bushels as of February 7. England and the USA show interest in systemic pesticide development. England’s Hedge system aids mechanised orchard work, while C C D Brisbane expands retail stores. Queensland mango production grows and studies on refrigerated transport to England proceed. Queensland reports pears ripened in banana ripening rooms reach superior quality.
A letter from Narrogin invites Bridgetown members to visit the centre for a weekend, aiming for a busload of participants. The club celebrates a dance success and thanks supporters while transitioning leaders and adopting a new constitution along with scheduling changes and upcoming events.
At the April meeting the Bridgetown Road Board discussed paying 2/6 per head to those willing to destroy black cockatoos during the 1951 fruit season. The board intends to press for vermin designation and 1 per head payment, amid concerns over crop damage to apples and buds.
Forthcoming sales listings show Goldsbrough Mort Co Ltd with auctions scheduled at Ealing and Brentford on Thursday April 19 at 10 30 am and 12 noon respectively Dalgety Co Ltd clears One Boyup Brook Thursday April entries referenced See Bulletin for further details
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