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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1940
Page
1
An article discusses edible shrubs and trees as a supplementary sheep ration across Queensland. It covers feeding varieties, digestion issues, water quality, mineral needs, salt as a driver for intake, and practical mix formulas using bone meal, salt, and molasses to boost protein and minerals while maintaining flock health.
The report covers wool production and prices in 1912/14 ranges, noting bales and weights, exports to Europe, and domestic consumption. It discusses Australian and New Zealand clips, British control, and the effect of war on supply and demand, with near term outlooks for Queensland and New South Wales pastures and upcoming appraisals in Brisbane.
The article contrasts the older hydrophone with modern Asdic sonar used by the British Navy. It explains how Asdic detects air tank bubbles and battery currents, records U boat position on a graph, and notes depth charges’ weight has risen from the earlier war to about twenty times that amount.
The Cannon Hill sale notes 128 cattle with mostly good to medium quality, prime stock scarce and prices easing slightly for medium grades. Sheep turnout around 5,000 with prime scarce and overall market practically unchanged. numerous lots from Sturmafels, Queensland Primary Cooperative, Dalgety and others appear with varied per head and per hundredweight bids across multiple estates and suppliers.
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