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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1932
Page
3
The report details fumigation of grub infested cane by carbon bisulphide on January 26 and April 1 across multiple farms. Yields varied, with several fields severely damaged by grubs, while others showed significant gains from fumigation, influenced by soil type and moisture.
The supervisor notes beetle borers and tachinid fly control across the South Townstone area from Nerade to Warraballen and Goolboo with 27 farms surveyed. Wallabies damage in Eight Mile and Silkwood areas is being mitigated by netting subsidies. traps and targeted baits have limited success. Fertiliser guidelines stress potash and phosphates with cautious use of sulphate of ammonia, lime only after soil testing, and timing near cane stool for best yields.
The Rifle Sabinda Club held a trophy shoot across 30, 500 and 500 yards amid conditions described as challenging. Participants tested marksmanship with focus on accuracy and precision during the event.
The Brisbane Courier summarizes the Sugar Industry Committee findings on federation era shifts from the Pacific Island Labourers Act to White Australia policy, and the 1915 wartime Commonwealth control of raw sugar, pricing, and distribution, including the move from Kanaka to white labor and the associated costs.
Australian Cable Service reports a July demonstration at Littleport, Birmingham ended in tragedy as parachutist R Hopkins became entangled in the plane’s rigging. The craft crashed from about 200 feet. Hopkins died, pilot Flight Lieutenant Spencer was in critical condition.
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