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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1946
Page
5
An obscure piece titled Timber, Trees and Timber Uses discusses timber and pest control concepts with playful wording. It mentions termites, white ants, and implies cycle development toward productive outcomes while referencing a quirky author or pseudonym.
Termites will not leave infested buildings until all wood is consumed. Winged swarmers signal mating and colony expansion. Tracing tunnels from ground to nests reveals breeding areas. Gnawing sounds may be heard in quiet houses as damage begins. Try creosote kerosene oils and various proprietary chemicals. Practical treatments include placing chemicals near nests and through tunnels to eradicate pests.
A historical discourse discusses breed popularity and color genetics in chickens. It highlights White Wyandotes, Rhode Island Reds, Minorcas, Leghorns, Ancona, Australorps, and Rhode Island Red as examples, noting color uniformity, production traits, and breeding challenges. It emphasizes concentrating on multiple breeds rather than a single type and advocates dark colored lines to improve nest power and laying performance.
Review of a proposed liquid heating system promising safe nonflammable nonpoisonous fuel for home use. Describes a patent by Peres Rattareh Foundation and investors, detailing heat transfer, odorless operation, and potential application in kitchens, laundry, and domestic hot water.
An early description explains rayon made from pulp derived from wood. The viscous cellulose solution is extruded through fine apertures to form continuous threads, then soaked in a coagulating bath and drawn into filament fibers. The process mentions siren names for early forms imitating silk and wool, with fibers cut to certain lengths for carding.
A March 28 discussion on mail delays across flood and cyclone-affected roads notes insufficient coordination among officials. Messages cite trains halted between rivers, delayed postings from Sydney to Bomteds, and a need for a formal mail schedule to improve aerodrome loading and dispatch.
An inquest heard of a March 2 crash near Mutarsee on the Towne Valley Ingham road where William J Hoare died after a collision involving two motor trucks. A branch fell over one cabin, witnesses described a high speed impact, and efforts to free the driver were unsuccessful. Townsville railway control was notified and the inquest proceeded in Ingham.
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