17 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
1
Classified listing describing water pumping plants including walking beam pumping plants centrifugal pumps syphon windmill pumps brass artesian and deep well cylinders and water raising appliances steel frame troughs for sheep and cattle plus related gear and appliances.
One hundred members attended the Armpral general meeting held at Mulgrave Mill. A new executive was announced with A J Draper chairing and W Griffin noted among leaders. The Pest Destruction Fund report showed receipts and expenses for 1917 and work paused after Hambledon withdrew.
Proceedings report on cane pest control in the Macknade Hambledon district discuss experiments with liming and fungicidal methods. Dr Illingworth and colleagues review grub destruction, beetle control, and proposed funding up to 150 to support fungus and parasitic approaches while debating costs and government involvement.
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