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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1941
Page
1
A Queensland letter discusses blowfly control in North Queensland sheep. The writer recalls inviting Dr. Gilruth to The Meadows research station to observe experiments with sheep and tail length as a preventive measure. The report notes tails four inches long cut at the joint as part of the study.
The article details experiments with four inch tails on sheep and a lick mix of coarse salt bone flour lime sulfur blue to deter flies and improve droppings. It claims the combination yields no fly blown sheep, notes Dr Gilruth’s involvement, and mentions subsequent tests not completed due to his death.
Mr Lipscombe of Haddington Julia Creek notes observations on buffalo blowflies from 1940 to 1941. He recalls a severe blowfly outbreak in 1940 affecting sheep bodies from mouth to crutch and says 1941 saw worse weather but fewer flies. He mentions no buffalo flies in 1940 and widespread buffalo files in 1941 with speckled winged flies new to him.
Printed and published by WAL LACE CHARLES GIBSON for the Cloncurry Advocate Pty Ltd at their Bearr Street office Cloncurry J T HENSLEY is secretary.
A Melbourne era discussion notes a small group of drivers cause up to 15 percent of accidents. Education and road design are urged to reduce risk, with the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland warning signs and cooperation with Main Roads and Local Authorities as key measures.
Britain Australia and other dominions, backed by America, pledge superior aeroplanes and weapons. If we provide the men, Hitler will exit.
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