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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
7
Researchers aim to trap and cage specimens of an obscure form called Formosa trace for observation. The type shows coloration and dot patterns unlike Tasmanian forms, with records south of Cairns and no confirmed finds at Gordonvale, highlighting gaps in literature and prompting search for life history details.
A brief account from Meringa describes rearing Degeer parasites in metal cages with soil and grubs to nurture wasp eggs and larvae. The method uses compact earth trays and allows space for larval development enabling propagation of two principal wasp stages.
A fragment discusses ownership and state role in postwar transportation and rail service. It argues public convenience and wartime uses trump private limits, condemns poor service quality, and calls for better management and user-focused efficiency amid labor tensions.
The text argues for private companies to build and operate railways, suggesting government cooperation would unlock capital for new routes and rural development. It contends that private enterprise could fund lines to rich districts and attract investment, aiding population growth and production.
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