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Cairns Post in Cairns, Queensland

15 Aug 1919

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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1919

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2

Sugar Industry Report on Cane Grub Investigation And Parasitic Beetles

The General Superintendent reports on cane grub investigation by entomologist Dr J F Hngward. Weather kept grubs deep. cane still standing and being cut. Green manuring and arsenic trials show varying effects on grub damage. beetle borers spreading in Cairns district with limited control in wet areas.

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J.” F. “Hngward Greenhills Thie Plana Cne Iid Mantua Kawth R. Blackwell Tverstone Gordonvale Innisfail Ds Gaze Ihyoun Cairns Moolabe P_C H. Ruse Jane Rich
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Insect Release Trial Spoiled by Predation and Escape

The report notes that during cane pest experiments at Moolahs and Babinda, parasites released into boxes were destroyed by ants and other predators. Gabin Girault’s boxes and field tests show no surviving parasites, suggesting that the current release method allows parasites to escape predators and fail to establish.

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Moolahs Mr. Girault T Esa Dr. Reed Babinda Moofaba
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Queensland War Savings Certificates praised by Commissioner

Commissioner W L Fowles of the Queensland Government Saw defends War Savings Certificates. He notes public purchases through the current stage and emphasizes custody and return of face value deposits. He urges mass support to fund repatriation of soldiers and promotes the scheme as a strong Commonwealth investment.

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W. L. Fowles Queensland Hee Pat Mr. Fowles Commonwealth Treasury Fred
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