Tanjong Karang Develops into Malaya’s Rice Granary
The Tanjong Karang project in Selangor has converted 45 000 acres of swamp into rice land with 80 000 settlers. By end of 1950 another 5 000 acres will be colonised. 23 000 irrigated acres and 22 000 with controlled drainage support plantings. Colonists receive three acres of den and one acre kampong land, with rent relief for three years. Fourteen co operative rice mills serve the community and schools expand with government help. The scheme aims to raise Selangor to a leading fourth rice producing state and reduce Malaya’s dependence on imports.
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Paalaya
Tanjong Karang
Selangor
Education Department
Education Deant
Works Department
Malaya
Queensland
Birth rates rise in March quarter of 1950
Government Statistician reports March quarter 1950 crude birth rate 25.7 per 1000, up from 24.7 in 1949, with 7464 births and 3829 males 3636 females. Infant mortality falls to 24.4, while deaths total 2348 and the natural increase stands at 5126.
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E. Solomon
Lee March
Marrie
New Zealand Troops Sail for Korea From Brisbane
Eleven hundred New Zealand soldiers under Lieut Colonel J Moodie arrived on the Ormonde at Brisbane en route to Korea. The unit, about 40 percent ex servicemen, is keen to fight though some fear the conflict may end quickly. The contingent will sail at noon tomorrow for Manila via the 15 00-ton liner.
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Brisbane
New Zealand
J. Moodie
Ormonde
Korea
Moodie
Manila
Botulism in poultry and rapid quarantine measures
The column highlights botulism as a rapid poisoning threat from decomposing food and maggots. It explains how the organism enters flocks feeding on dead birds or grain, describes typical symptoms from early weakness to coma, and advises isolating and burning carcasses and locking up affected birds.
Australia Plans Dollar Allocation for American Tobacco
In Canberra a parliamentary session discussed setting dollars for buying American tobacco. Ministers noted April review, and while demand remains above pre war levels, Australia cannot meet all needs without dollars. Questions highlighted cigarette shortages and price differences with England, plus UK purchases under aid programs.
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Canberra
Gilmore
Leichhard Haeen
Jucensiand
Minsterade and Customs
Haysen
Parkes
Sydney
Trade and Customs
Australia
Britain
England
Great Britain
Africa
Englnes
India
Laas
O'Sullivan
United Kingdom
Marshal Aid
Care Guidance for Sick Poultry and Plant Claims
The note advises two weeks of Epsom salts at 2 oz per gallon for two days, and feeding sour milk hourly to combat botulism in birds. It mentions crop lavage before sour milk and acknowledges laborious but worthwhile care for valuable birds. Also includes Mrs T Gordonvale remarks on hepa and cystic conditions, hormone experiments, and morning glory safety for poultry.
Coastal Gardening in Wet Season Vegetables
In tropical coastal areas wet weather hampers most European vegetables while highland gardeners thrive. Plant green quick harvests like climbing beans lime sword beans and greens such as Summer Spinach and Pak Choy. Sow, trellis, and regular top dressing sustain yields through the season.
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Arensa
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Tanjong Koarang
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Queensland Statistics
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M. W. Blank
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