Palmer Days and Afterwards 1873 1926
Fragmentary lines recall Palmer years with memories of wear and war themes. The brief verses hint at walking through time, velvet footfalls, and enduring experiences across decades.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1946
Page
8
Fragmentary lines recall Palmer years with memories of wear and war themes. The brief verses hint at walking through time, velvet footfalls, and enduring experiences across decades.
In December 1900 Herberton and Irvinebank faced severe drought with mills ceasing, dams shrinking, and water shortages across the region. The piece recalls mining activity, notable figures, and community life, including Christmas festivities, rail construction, and enduring local legends as residents anticipate a return of rain and prosperity.
A reader article explains humus building through composting, noting the pit as a pit of decomposition. It describes using vegetable scraps and plant matter, then sprinkling ammonia and superphosphate to accelerate breakdown. For aesthetics, a layer of nasturtium may be added atop the heap.
Practical instructions on sowing spacing and maintenance for French beans. Names varieties Brown Beauty Canadian Wander Black Valentine Fiori de Belle and notes on early planting, weekly intersals, watering, fertiliser mixing and soil management to maintain flavor and prevent stringing. Details discuss plant counts per household and issues with soil crusting and eventual tender growth.
Sabinda April 24 The Sabinda Mill staff gathered in the board room to bid farewell to T V Hunter after many years as tramway maintenance officer. The manager Mr F N Burtt praised his faithful service and the board concurred. Hunter departs on the morrow for the Northern Rivers district of New South Wales to pursue pastoral work with best wishes from colleagues and the company.
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