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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1921
Page
3
An agricultural notice describes a widespread fungus attack affecting tobacco, potatoes, and related crops in Europe and America. It outlines suspected disease spread, recommended crop rotations, soil treatments, seedbed prep, and seed antisepsis using copper compounds, lime, and mold prevention measures to curb damage and protect yields.
The text outlines aging soil, copper sulfate and Bordeaux mixture treatments, and plant care steps for establishing crops. It references preparation and mixing ratios, application timing, and the goal of strong, disease-resistant plants. It also notes seed selection from healthy, vigorous stock and field practices after planting.
Fragmentary OCR reads names and dates with mixed currencies and locations, unclear event. No coherent actions or outcomes extractable.
Chen McMAHON and Sandaver advertise 4 acre allotments for sale in the Cairns area including Rabinda Mulgrave and Framlepton districts. Corner Sheridan My McLeod streets. Very likely scrub lands and Motele Preeholda areas noted.
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