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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1947
Page
8
A horticulture note describes saving seeds by fermenting pulp with water, then washing and drying. It details replacing fermentation with a dilute hydrochloric acid treatment to speed up cleaning, reducing time from weeks to hours. Tomatoes and melons are cited as examples.
The fragment discusses a hardy perennial with showy flowers that blooms from spring into vigorous growth in warm weather. It notes long flowering, varied leaf and stem traits, and suggests seeds may be propagated, with advice on growth habits and the plant maintaining color through the year.
The annual meeting of Ont Supply Co Ltd at Metcourse on September 24 outlined a notable year of activity. Directors noted higher sales of gas, coke and tars, increased plant costs, and delays in delivery due to supply constraints and new infrastructure. The chairman discussed coal demand exceeding supply, ongoing talks with coal authorities, and the company’s push to prioritize gas appliance upgrades amid rising gas demand and ongoing decentralization policies. A final dividend of 4 percent for the year was recommended.
Minutes detail Cook Shire and Mareeba discussions on dipping cattle at Laura and Vernon, and a push to gazette Gulf road links from Mareeba to The Lynd and Foreayth. debate covers land access, public lands investigations, and Stewart River development as part of regional expansion and settlement.
The meeting discusses the Wangaratta Shire case, possible council liability costs, and government action. Aldermanic motions push to expedite the Main Roads Commission highway from Bowen to Proserpine, adjust conference venues, and fill an executive vacancy. Resignation of secretary treasurer W Panhard prompts appointment considerations and a record of service.
The text explains making liquid plant food from manure in a 12 gallon container, stirring with water, and letting brew about 10 days. Apply weekly, at a pint per gallon of water, to roots after breaking soil crust, with cow manure preferred though other manures may be used. Strong odors from poultry and others are noted.
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