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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 30, 1928
Page
12
The fragment recalls a sea voyage near Fremantle with mentions of Tugboat and Rottnest landmarks, a noisy crowd, and scenes aboard ships. It describes weather, crowds, a parade of stewards, and a focus on transport and daily life during the journey.
The text describes a failing to control a parasite outbreak with references to unguided observations, plant growth effects, and potential land areas like Coe flats. It mentions tomato and fruit diseases, wood borers, and field observations with unclear measurements and locations.
The article advises farmers on preparing land for worms and beet crops using organic methods. It recommends avoiding ash and using green manure to improve soil, cover with vegetation to deter pests, and applying finely ground kainit at a specific rate per acre before plowing. It notes wireworms and beet crops as targets and emphasizes trained, well worked land.
Readers witness heated discourse as committee members argue over pennant electors and the nomination process. The piece notes frustration with chatter and calls for orderly selection, urging all Cin members to submit nominations by Sunday.
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