Cutworms Wreak Havoc In Gardens Across Regions
Reports describe severe damage from cutworms to beans, cabbage, and tomatoes. Larvae shelter in soil and emerge after sunset to feed on young plants, leaving patches destroyed. Control methods include trapping and dawn checks, with some suggesting Delphinium as a deterrent hedge. Planting and pruning tips for fruit trees accompany the horticultural guidance.
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India Seeks New Hardy Sugar Cane Strains
In Bombay a team of experienced botanists from the Imperial Sugar Cane Department at Coimbatore launches a research expedition. They seek cane varieties suitable for planting across India with potential extension to the Middle East, Far East, and the Netherlands East Indies if interest grows.
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Pasture Problems in the Malanda District
The Malanda district faces pasture issues including natural fertility decline, worn pasture posts, and pasture management. The report notes economic strain from repairs and feeding costs, discusses feed unit valuations, and outlines three department approaches: improving conditions, pasture improvement, and broader agricultural measures to address white grub and climate effects on pasture value.
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Britain to Lead World Shipping Revival Says Report
The article notes Britain will carry the national recovery as ships face unprecedented foreign orders. It highlights the UK supplying more than half the world’s new merchant fleet and significant activity in halting cargo movements, Icelandic trawlers, and shipyard modernization amid a surge in demand for repairs.
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One Year To Overtake Car Demand
Industry leaders warn production may not meet demand due to strikes and material shortages. By next July 750,000 passenger cars were built, with experts predicting even lower rates later. Vice-president Jack R. Davis says manufacturers can schedule output to meet demand, but a full replacement cycle remains unlikely.
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Port Douglas Notes Personal Visit Recap
Port Douglas notes list visitors including Mr and Mrs Cree of Paradise, Mr and Mrs Cornish from Atherton, Mrs L Pape and Mr A Lethaler from Tableland, and Mr Roderick with party from Asherton. Guests stayed at the Central Hotel and Court during the week.
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Petrol rationing mystifies Britain and Australia discontent
The text notes petrol rationing edicts in Great Britain and Australia perplex readers as fuel imports surge and vehicle registrations lag. It cites Dunlop Bulletin figures for 1938 and 1088, showing high imports yet reduced home consumption and asks why rationing persists despite liberalisation and cost.
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Maize Board Atherton Meeting Notes Grain Output
Maize Board meeting on Thursday reports 150 tons daily intake and 5600 tonnes season crop. More pickers at work. large acreage remains untouched. silos expected to fill into October. Auditor-General report referenced. absence of Mr Arbour noted due to Brisbane conference. Historical remark on monarchs suppressing football to keep men in armed pursuits.
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