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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1946
Page
5
An article discusses timber on private property and neighbor disputes over felling. It argues for farm wood-lots as sustainable crops, outlining benefits like windbreaks and soil protection, and emphasizes professional management, long term harvests, and the value of farm-grown timber for stable prices and recurring yields.
The article notes rapid increases in farm mechanization in the United States, with tractors and cotton pickers cutting labor, boosting output and reducing costs. It cites figures on cost and efficiency, plans for cheaper harvesters, and the economic impact across major crops and regions. It also discusses a separate note on cedar of Lebanon symbolism and preservation efforts in the Holy Land.
A fragmented report notes sawdust and coal dust used with grinding wheels to blunt and shape cutting tools. It describes a paradox where sawdust can blunt edges yet assist planing and tool making, referencing materials and processes for metal abrasives and smooth finishes in industrial settings.
A fragmented early 20th century note explains how hens brood due to maternal instinct and how incubation affects egg production. It cites feverish brooding periods in heat, variable broodiness across breeds, and the impact on yearly egg yields with incubators reducing to broodiness in some stock.
A historical summary traces child endowment in Australia from NSW 1918 to the Commonwealth scheme of 1930. It describes basic wage concepts, family allowances, and shifts in funding and taxation, noting key figures and policy milestones across decades.
A fragment notes General Nad de Geille refused to take part, despite adverse weather conditions. The unreadable OCR leaves the exact event and parties unclear, but indicates a dismissed invitation and a stance against participation.
A fragmented INNISFAIL CARGO item notes September activities involving the Sitar "The Calves Past" and mentions Ga Sipe and Alapetch with Seely AE President of the Chamber of Commerce. It discusses talks with L. Waters and potential events around October 7 or tides, but details are unclear and partially garbled.
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