Fighting Hopper Plague and Birds as Allies
Discussion argues importing insectivorous birds to Australia could curb grasshopper crises and blowflies, noting birds’ success in India and Fiji. The piece warns against poisoning and highlights human-caused pest imbalances, urging natural checks and avian allies. It cites Franklin gulls in Canada as a striking example of birds consuming vast grasshopper numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiji
India
Ceylon
Tothill
F. Bradshaw
Canada
Last Mountain Lake
Liberty
Saskatchewan
Eastim
Losses From Toxic Plants Threaten Stock Across Regions
The article notes prussic acid poisoning from plants like variegated thistle milkweed and blue couch, especially when stock travel or graze freshly after famine. It cites Trangie district sheep mortalities and emphasizes February and March as peak danger due to higher prussic acid in new growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Valley
Trangie
Printed Notice From Maplorsiec Chronicle Proprietor
Printed and Published by William Clayton Wson proprietor at the chroniare Dice Maplorsiec Cateanay announces a local notice. The garbled text preserves names and setting details for archival reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Clayton Wson
Chroniare Dice
Maplorsiec
Cateanay
Oberon UAP Branch Formed At Enthusiastic Meeting
A United Australia Party branch formed at Oberon on Saturday. Divisional Organiser Mr. F. E. Row attended and presided. Mr. Dick Wilkins L. M. A. for Bathurst also attended. The meeting was very enthusiastic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Australia Party
Oberon
F. E. Row
Dick Wilkins
L. M.A
Bathurst
Carcoar Society Plans Early Fund Drive for Next Show
The Carcoar P A H Society pressed for an early start on funding the next annual show. President Rev Bruce Galloway urged ideas and discussed holding sports on Anniversary Day January 24 1935 with a dance to follow. A publican booth and a cool drink booth were approved, while luncheon details were deferred. A sub committee will draft the sports program for review at the next meeting January 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Galloway
Masgre Kenahan
Mr. North
Ar. Hargans
Mosara
Adam
North
Sams
Australian population estimate at 30 September 6,641,689
The September 30 population estimate for Australia stands at 6,641,689 with 3,260,289 females and 3,381,400 males. The year shows a gain of 3,198 fewer than last year, despite improved migration, not offsetting a natural increase deficiency of 4,929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Main Roads Funding Shouldered by State. Councils Asked to Help
Minister for Transport Mr. M F Bruxner informs the P P Union that under the 1924 Main Roads Act the cost share for main roads is now mostly borne by the State. The Department covers all bridges, two thirds of trunk roads, and half of other main roads, with 75 percent of bridge costs on other main roads. Despite new proclaimed roads, the government cannot increase assistance to country councils due to limited funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Bruxner
P.P.U. Central Executive
Central Executive
P.P Union
Main Roads Board
Bruxner
Cornella
Orange story of an eager old lady and Prince Henry welcome
An elderly Orange woman, known for talking, joined the welcome to Prince Henry. Warned not to chatter, she whispered to herself about speaking to him. As the Prince descended the line, she clasped his hands and proclaimed a blessing for him and his household, yielding a proud smile from both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
Prides Henry
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Circular Quay
Sydney
the Farmers & Graziers Co-Operative Grain Insurance and Agency Company Limited
Hopper
J. E. Ward
Labor and Industry
Dunningham
Duke of Gloucester
Armidale
Kempsie
W. J. Brady
Carcoar P.A. & H. Society
Garcoar Butchering CO
Pure Food Butchers
Rial
Carcoar Butchering CO
Carcoar
Erie
Sony
Winchcombe Carson Ltd
Winchcombe
Carson
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Winchcombe House
Bridge Street
Isable
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
Colonial Mutual Fire Insurance Company Ltd
Mew South Wales
PITT
Thie Co
Thie Diatriet
Ly W. J. Brady caRcoar
Coombing
Coombing Park
the Whitney Pastoral Co
Alalare
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