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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1921
Page
2
The text discusses the Chamber of Commerce in a troubled state, noting leadership, member support, and concessions. It mentions directors, the need for funds, and hopes for revival of the organization amidst internal disputes and limited rental concessions.
An entomological report describes moisture, rains, and disease conditions affecting sugar beet grub outbreaks. It cites field observations near Stockto and Greene, detailing white grub development, soil inoculation, and proposed control with West Destruction Funda. The note credits ALM and HUTTON among contributors and dates certain observations to 1920.
Woothackata Shire Council discusses closure and fleet purchase plans, with motions to defer action, calls for gravel carting, and tendering for removal of gravel by council reserve. Under Secretary note on Gull ratepayers and railway traffic details appear in brief. Purport of health ad is included as an unrelated notice.
Fragmented OCR text cites age, mating, and egg data for a pest species, mentioning December to January activity, female ripening eggs, and varying survival. It references feeding behavior, wing stages, and potential hibernation patterns, noting investigation results and a focus on late life stages and reproduction.
The London Directory Co advertises a printed trade directory listing 2000 export merchant headings and agents seeking agencies. It targets manufacturers and dealers in London and country towns, with prices for single and larger notices, and notes delivery by reel post.
The document notes an agreement extending to all June and lists authorized capital of £2,000,000 with £800,000 subscribed and paid up. It names M. G. Haymen as manager and references Cairns agents and a Brisbane office with international connections.
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