Wheat Farming Needs Reorientation to Save Soil and Yields
The Agricultural Gazette argues for a national shift in wheat production over four decades of growth. It cites soil fertility decline, erosion, weeds, and soil borne diseases as signs that reliance on wheat must ease. Wheat as a pioneer crop has built farms yet overdependence depletes fertility and capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Gazette
United States of America
Canada
Argentine
Australia
Importance of Livestock in Sustainable Farming
The article argues that profitable farming requires a sound mix of cropping and livestock. It stresses that soil health relies on animal manure and crop residues, and that pasture-based feeds with lucerne and oats provide essential sustenance. Lucerne is urged as a foundation for mixed farming and soil preservation.
Improper Petrol Storage Triggers Yarrawonga Council Action
At a Yarrawonga Shire Council meeting the engineer reported a petrol storage leak caused an underground tank to leak petrol into the ground and fumes in a pipeline led to an explosion during sewerage work injuring a worker. Investigations found unpermitted petrol storage on a Hume Street property and a shed fire near the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarrawonga
Hume Street
F. E. Jenkins
G. Hicks
Mull
Tank installation and removal action discussed at meeting
A tank laid in the ground with sand and bed gum slabs at ends was installed by M Hicks around August last year. It was reported for removal, and after discussion, the secretary and solicitor were instructed to prepare a report for the next meeting on appropriate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilley
RAAF Pilots Reach United Kingdom
Minister for Air Mr McEwen states that when needed in spring operations the Royal Australian Air Force will be well represented in Britain. He references contingent officers and pilots sent from Australia under Empire schemes, with drafts to England and Canada for training and deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Royal Australian Air Force
Mr McEwen
United Kingdom
Austral
England
Ana Intermedia
Canada
Mekwen
Fragmented note on schemes and courses at lower street Victoria
Fragmentary OCR mentions a scheme with seven items, fees for courses, and a reference to young men with an atlas. It notes a street address at Victoria Street and hints at payment and structure, without coherent details or clearer names or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deans Gare
Stee
Rae Sheeck
Eyes of the Air Force: British RAF Bombed Men
A compact profile tracing the journey of Royal Air Force servicemen caught in the air war. It highlights the challenges, endurance, and resilience of air crew amid night bombing and aerial combat, reflecting on their shared sacrifice and patriotic resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AIR Force
Royal Air Force
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Garden Zeroy
Donald
Ormond Plant Farm
Py Lia
Gra iv
Jon L. Idriess
Ate Ronde
Aunt Mary
Pat
Eve
Iddre
Tillock & Co
Sydney
Pailway
Mrunwick Station
Rubert Street
West Brunwick
Gus Bergin
Fomerly
Cobram
J. J. Oconnor
General Carrier
High Street
Couram
Galery
Importan
New South Wales
Lucerne
Reg
Biltheads
Gummed
Nement
Aygid Antalear
Christian Science Monitor
Sears, Wedtecany Tron
Dagramt Ratt Pte
Tates Tae
Soraby
RAAF
MIR
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