Water Wanes as Drought Stretches On
Fragmentary report notes limited rainfall in recent days with water scarcity persisting. Weather observers call for conservation as reservoirs remain low and agriculture faces stress statewide.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1952
Page
3
Letters from Somerset Bring Tension to a Quiet Village
Charlotte Bishop anxiously awaits a reply from Mr. Somerset as she plans a Friday evening visit. Her nerves rise over a possible romance hinted through lengthy letters from the distant correspondent, while neighbors note her attempt to appear composed and proper in small town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotte
Thackeray
Charlotte
Jou
Peperiotte
Abe
Bearn
Bim
Hue
Brent Sea
Maple Street
Bill Sellers
Herselt
Charlotte Bishop
Rama
Somerset
Thackery
Cattle Poisoning Risks From Sudan Grass Warned by Department
The Department of Agriculture warns dairy farmers about cattle poisoning from Sudan grass and related sorghums. Guidance covers grazing restrictions, signs of rustle disease, and emergency treatment including photographic hypo drench protocols and intravenous options if advised by a veterinarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudan Gram
Department of Agriculure
Mock Renin
Eed
Sudan
Tetmeen Johnson Gras
Advice on soil treatment and farm inquiries in Queensland
The article outlines how farmers should seek soil treatment advice by writing to district agriculture or horticulture advisers, or to the Under-Secretary in Brisbane, detailing crop issues, area description, soil texture, depth and color. It lists centers for fertiliser and soil treatment inquiries and notes recent local election results and bowling association officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ell
Brisbane
Cairns
Mareebs
Atherton
Towneville
Ayr
Bowen
Mackay Rock
Hampton
Toundabere
Maryborough
Cayndah
Gympie
Kingaroy
Cooroy
Kambour
Caboolture
Warwick
Stanthorpe
Commercial Wane Produce Market Brisbane Briefing
February 22 Rome-street pumpkin values held steady at £18 to £20 with online sales from £24 to £33. Lucerne sold from £68 to £30 10s, while most small items showed limited gains. A mixed, sparse market report notes supply and pricing variations despite overall steadiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Rome-street
Cairne Cheing Cub Greyhound Meeting at Pacramatta Park
In the afternoon meeting at the circle grandstand Pacramatta Park the Cairne Cheing Cub hosts three greyhound races with Wonder Burn Tara Chiet Pecmar Jules Pick Ever Mantle of Irak and Mantle as contenders. Three sweepstakes races are added to the programme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle
Pacramatta Park
Wonder Burn
Tara Chiet
Pecmar
Jules Pick
Ever Mantle
Irak
Pempede
Petar
Lever Mantle
Local Table Tennis Trials Amid Maryn Street Practice
Practice games continue in Maryn Street as players vie for team slots. February 25 is final for team nominations. those not in the team must register times with committee chair Ke Int Bunn at the Railway Office. Atherton clubs, if starting, will boost local competition and ongoing club links. Letters from country teams should be sent to the secretary. London reports Aga Khan recovering after mild heart attack. all engagements canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryn Street
Alr
Fragmentary OCR Note Sketches Local Transit Timing
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a town and a 3 pm time with cars leaving town and associates involved. Names and places are unclear, but the item reads like a brief transit or schedule note with missing parts.
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