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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1950
Page
3
A wet season hits Tully and the Cardwell area with continued rain disrupting mill operations and farm work. Reports say whales were sighted near Townsville and Kings Street reef, prompting transport adjustments and local concerns about the fishing and milling industries.
Jauny, critic of red farming, analyzes Soviet agriculture amid collectivization. He argues peasant farming cannot scale with horses and small teams. advocates large scale use of machinery under collective farming with balanced output. He cites Soviet claims of living standards and wartime data, notes gaps in 1922–37 changes, and relies on US stats from the USDA through Stanford’s Food Research Institute.
A ragged report lists holidaying residents, social gatherings, and visits across Tully and nearby areas. Mentions Aileen Peters, Miss Ghirles, and Miss Emy Piston in hosting or attending parties. Notes travellers W Bell and George Toiner, plus local bank staff Mina Betty Marerll and Lang. Includes school and town movements, family visits, and a few shorthanded remarks on residences and holidays.
The United States moves to establish a large diplomatic and military presence in Indo China following recognition of Pro-American governments in Viet Nam and Cambodia. An American mission to Saigon and a growing information program aim to project influence, with troops and attaché staff preparing for an indefinite stay.
Farmers urged to inoculate cowpea seeds to improve nodulation and yields. Orders for seed inoculum should go to the Department of Agriculture and Stock, which will also examine germination and purity of any sold seed inoculum.
The Poultry Branch stresses maintaining vitamin A supply for poultry through green feed or suitable supplements. Green feed must be available in adequate amounts, as insufficient intake weakens birds, increases disease susceptibility, and lowers growth. If green feed is scarce, provide vitamin A fortified substitutes to meet daily needs for adult birds.
The Innisfail Chamber of Commerce fell into dispute over granting a holiday for the annual races. Some members urged a half holiday to avoid halting mills and affecting workers while others argued against a special holiday. The president noted farmers’ concerns and the need to avoid overtime strain, with the matter remaining unresolved after the meeting.
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