Burkey device aims to kill sea life to cut barnacle waste
An Los Angeles engineer Henry T Burkey claims an underwater electric pulse system can force sea creatures to die by their own action, reducing barnacle and mussel buildup on ship hulls and water intakes. Tests at Scripps Oceanography reportedly show mussels dying within two weeks, barnacles closing shell openings, potentially saving millions in maintenance costs across pipelines and refineries.
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LA Jolla
California
Henry T. Burkey
Los Angeles
Scripps Institute of
Iver Keene
Ervey
New England
Sniornaton
Horticulture notes on lemon scented verbena and grape养
Garden article details propagation and care for Lemon Scented Verbena and grapes. Discusses cuttings in sand beds under glass, rooting in weeks, potting and hardening, and transplant timing. Also covers grape needs, cold treatment, root growth from three eyes, proper planting orientation, and selecting varieties with emphasis on disease resistance and quality fruit.
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Irabelia
Wilder
Goethe
Ferdine
de Lamp
Beans still plantable in the vortate garden for weeks
The article notes beans can be planted in the vortate garden for another several weeks in the district and on the Tableland. It highlights Brown Beauty as generally satisfactory and mentions varieties like Hawkesiars Wonder, Tweed Wonder, Back Vale, Florida Belle, Burpee Shrimpless Seeds as valuable though hard to obtain. It recommends four spravings with 3 day intervals using a horticultural promotion at half strength to prevent crop collapse.
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Chaste
Wonder
Back Vale
Muscovy Ducks Thrive Under Tropical Rearing Conditions
Poultry notes discuss Muscovy ducks as a hardy profitable table breed in tropical regions. They note fast weight gain under proper feed, color varieties, tolerance to heat, and reliance on clean water. They warn of fatal conditions from Botulism and need for secure camping quarters and accessible drinking water, especially for ducklings.
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Toma
Thers
Can
Rome
Queensland
Rothesbley
Tate
Mharefore
Jean
Trade mission to Indonesia projected visit
Canberra reports an official trade mission planned for the end of August to discuss a trade arrangement between Australia and Indonesia. Minister McEwen announced the talks, with prewar Australia-Indonesia trade estimated around £50 million under current conditions.
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Indonesia
Canberra
Ela Tende
Wil ‘Yal Btwarta
Australia
McEwen
Yallies
Australa
In Jonsma
cUrTeNe Expsria
A Dog Named Pluto Returns Home After Rugged Adventure
In a rural tale Joe and Larry recount Pluto the dog who vanished with a cattle drover. The dog tracked with a rover, was tied to a cart, and endured a perilous trek before a heartfelt homecoming. The event touched the family as Pluto recovered breath and disbelief faded into relief.
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Joe Tok
Larry
Alrelien
Joe Rane
Patra
Pluto
Rureto
Joe
Buck
Pita
Pruto
Huey
Unclear amateur budget note from Babinda August report
Fragmentary accounting summary from Babinda with a monthly statement showing receipts of £34 10s 8d and expenditure of £37 771, balance at August 1, budget for 1060 81, and an auditor-General report stating funds found and excess rope concern.
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Babinda
Wan Bald
Monty
Land settlement scheme discussed by Chamber of Commerce
The Taniafall district Chamber of Commerce notes a plan proposed by Dr Moa Vandeleur to settle people on land in the area. Members debate public meetings, opposition to foreign settlement, and whether to attend a forthcoming meeting with the Harbour Development League.
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Ramey
Tania ‘Chamber of Commerce
Moa
Vandeleur
Taniafall
Chamber of Cosimerce
HG. Rymer
Chasiver of Commerce
Moufutat
Mr. Rymer
Breisberg
Briain
Mem
Ravenshoe Notes Meet At August Monthly Centre Meeting
The Ravenshoe Centre held its monthly meeting on August 16 with Mr McEhinsey presiding. Minutes show July superintendence figures, financial statements, and a planned programme including a rodeo at Marshall's Park in September. The Eyelyn Table and Dairymen's Cooperative Association returns were reported with a large increase and a debt-free position overall.
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Abe Parment Amouret
Ana
Snus
Brubane
Marshall's Park
UTTER
Eyelyn Tabel and Dairymen
Ravenshoe
Domeas
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