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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 14, 1951

Page

4

The Age of Rubber Guayule Farming Revival in US

World of Science reports the United States will restart guayule rubber experiments after a wartime pilot project. The native American plant could replace tropical rubber, with cultivation aims to cut costs while leveraging minimal hand labor and potential high yields. The piece traces history from early experiments in Germanyto developments in Mexico and the Salinas Valley. It notes Turkey's progress and the broader push to expand guayule as an emergency rubber source amid global supply concerns.

United States Department of Agriculture TSA Dr WE Brandes Americas Germany Tarren Mexico USA California Salinas River Guayule Stubbe Knaves Planta Son Simndt Joe Bas Mae Pomibie Achesr Sino ‘Coleding Tara Decauim Sra Quayule Tate ‘Gayle Trechanimfion Department of Agriculture and Stock Newvier Mandagua Ueda

Gardening notes on larkspur and Clarkia cultivation

The article discusses growing larkspurs and Clarkia with coastal and Tableland adaptations. It recommends direct sowing into beds, older wetter seedbeds, well drained soil, and notes larkspur resistance to insects, drought tolerance, and the plants’ delicate crepe petals and pastel colors.

Jarkspurs Wrkspurs Clarkia

Between Mulb and form and ubher Thea ca Sore too ready

The text compares plant growth and storage parts during the growing season noting that edible food parts form underground or in stems. It discusses how tuber and root structures protect and enlarge parts for storage, with blurred OCR producing odd phrasing and mixed terms.

Poultry Notes on Breeding and Disease Management

A detailed discussion on variegated poultry breeding and disease control. It emphasizes selecting strong breeding lines, testing lines over months, and using old birds for reproduction. It notes that disease susceptibility varies by line, with clear calls for careful culling and examination to reduce losses and improve hatch and rearing outcomes.

Shane Tee Poulkey Ieee Pthin Poulton Sears

King of Jordan Orders Officials to Avoid Drinking

AMMAN AP report states King Abdul aik of Jordan bans government officials from drinking and gambling and backs curbs on imports. He urges officials and people to follow the Quran, citing Jordan’s sacred ties to Jerusalem and the city’s historic Christian, Muslim, and Jewish significance.

Amman Abdulaik Jordan Mohammed Lela Abe' Koran Jerusalem Jerumiem

Agricultural notes on tomato spray residues and papaw planting

Provides old farming guidance on chemical spray residues for tomatoes including alkaline dips and acid treatments, plus papaw planting practices. Covers solution ratios, mixing, dipping of fruit, drying and packing, and planting density, windbreaks, seed beds, transplant timing, and fertilization guidance for papaws.

Milking Stool With Revolving Seat for Dairy Cows

Several dairy demonstration farms equipped with a small metal milking stool featuring a revolving seat. The device, about twelve inches diameter, is held by a central shaft and three legs, designed to protect cows and be durable, easy to clean, and preferred by dairymen over wood devices.

Department of Tre Anid

Presbyterian Men’s Club Indoor Bowls at Andrew’s Hall

Indoor bowls hosted by the Presbyterian Men’s Club at Andrew’s Hall last Tuesday night featured teams led by Stoddart Mackenzie Graham Gill versus Shearer McNeigh Sparenburg Alex Mackenzie with scores 1 to 4. Subsequent matches included Stoddart McNeight Mackenzie versus Graham Newent Mackenzie and others, with sparse legible names and a final score around 11 to 7 amid scattered player references.

Andrew's Hall Stoddars W. Mackenzie Graham Gill v. Shearer McNeigh Sparenburg Alex McKenze Isbister Reid Howard Dearnes Joe McKenzie Clark Gill Dearest Jon McKensis Isbuster Stoddart McNeught Atherton Gabaréer Apel Dorian Ree & Coe Joie

Local Society Notes Highlight Year of Activities and Gifts

A community report details a year of meetings from 35 gatherings to a major carnival raising funds for the hospital and charity. It notes Christmas gifts for new babies, War Bond investments, and year end finances with a small credit balance. Officers and contributors are thanked, and a year end supper featured solos by Mr Peever.

Mrr L. Dowser Brom Reever Furilla'y Simmanis Gine Carr Carr Supported Mrs. Girle Teachrer Mee Dawsér W. M. Simmonds Bradshaw Credit Dala Wera Mra. W. MC Eizimonds C. Franklin Iowa Mra Ward Country Wanall Dow Martin Jakmatane Barrett Snd Ile Teaha CDA Don Peever

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