Establishing Irrigated Pastures in Mildura District
District Agricultural Officer G R Rayner outlines land grading to spread water evenly and drainage needs for pasture establishment. He notes bay dimensions vary by soil and slope and stresses using certified government seeds for high germination and weed-free planting.
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G.R. Rayner
Victorian
Department of Agriculture
Mildura
Rayner
Mystery Cyclons from Darling River Stones Featured in Murray Valley
The 1951 Murray Valley Annual highlights cyclons or mystery stones used by aborigines along the Darling River. The National Museum has acquired 350 stones, aiding ethnological study led by Donald Tugby. Readers are invited to share information on these relics and the section explains theories linking cyclons to sacred trees.
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National Museum
Melbourne
Lindsay Black
Leeton
Nsw
Darling
Donald J. Tugby
Daring River
Tugby
Murray Valley
Cobram “Courier
National Standards Commission Appointments
Appointments to the National Standards Commission were announced by the Minister in Charge of CSIRO Mr R G Casey. Professor L G H Huxley of Adelaide University becomes Chairman with members Dr G H Briggs CSIRO Victoria meteorology chief N A Esserman W M Holmes and F J Lehany CSIRO electrotechnology chief. The commission will advise on Commonwealth standards.
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National Standards Commission
CSIRO
R. G. Casey
L. G. H. Huxley
University of Adelaide
G. H. Briggs
N. A. Esserman
W. M. Holmes
Weights and Measures
Victoria
F. J. Lehany
Division of Electrotechnology
Rootborer Threat in Victorian Orchards]. Victorians Battle Beetle with DDT
Victorian horticultural officers warn rootborer is active across fruit districts. DDT sprays target adult beetles and traps to gauge emergence. however grubs can remain underground for up to seven years, making eradication a long term effort.
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Victorian Department of Agriculture
Food Parcel Delivery for Britain Under Ration Order
CBRIST forty four point eight announces parcels of foodstuffs for wristmas delivery in the United Kingdom. Government order main aim to supply Britons with basic sustenance through wartime rationing.
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Britain
United Kingdom
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