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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1938
Page
3
A discussion on soil fertility notes that well balanced manuring boosts fruit crops and avoids waste. It emphasizes adequate lime and potash supply, age of plants, and careful fertiliser timing to prevent deficiencies and improve yields.
The article discusses climate effects on fruit trees, soil organic matter, and the careful use of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilisers. It warns that excessive nitrogen reduces fruit quality, phosphorus deficiencies are rare but can affect growth, and maintaining soil organic matter is challenging. It emphasizes drainage, soil texture, and timing for fertiliser applications to sustain long term orchard health.
An OCR fragment describes Leghorn chicks marketed as high quality and airlifted to Sydney by aeroplane over 60 miles. It mentions guaranteed delivery, quick shipping, and says some chicks arrived in hours en route. Prices and handling terms are referenced with emphasis on rapid, safe delivery.
In Sydney a proposed TB free plan drew both support and opposition among cattle breeders and officials. The proposal, framed by the Graciers' Association, seeks Royal Society approval and a government role in testing cattle, with concerns over veterinary staffing and costs.
A chaotic draft outlines measures to shield cattle from air raids. It discusses relocation to safer barns, secure shelters, and surveillance of dairy operations to protect milk supplies amid bombardment threats.
Incomplete listings detail agricultural show dates across districts. Entries mention Luray Wilmington Goolwa and other towns with shows scheduled in September and October, spanning venues like Victoria Disttien Geraldton and York.
A garbled exchange recalls a nuptial rumor as a young woman discusses engagement with a gardener named Giles. The dialogue is fragmentary, with missing phrases and unclear context, reflecting a cluttered OCR page from a historical issue.
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