New Crops for the North Coast of Australia
Mr. Poggen dorff, head of the Plant Industry, reports new crops tested in Australia during the war are being retained in peace. Linseed and tung show promise for the North Coast, with 8000 acres sown in NSW this season and more seed aimed for 1950. Sunflower adapts easily to NSW, while soya bean remains unproven and ramie, an ancient Chinese fibre, may become important with new processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
W. Poggendorff
Dion of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Poggendorff
Nsw
Sawtell CWA Activities Highlight Fundraisers and Outreach
Sawtell CWA reports successful card nights raising funds for local groups and a luncheon netting 7 6d for the group. Members including six from Coffs Harbour attended Raleigh Repton Branch’s 11th birthday with gifts and flowers. The branch thanks Pu lens Orchestra for generosity and backs efforts for better Sawtell telephone service and school accommodation. Land purchase for a Sawtell restroom proceeds, a Guinea donated to the United Nations Appeal Fund, and Sawtell views sent to Holland along with clothing for British orphans adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton McCristal
Burt
Richardson
Raleigh-Repton
Pulen
Sawtell
J & C Association
Tleir
United Nations’ Appeal Fund
Holland
Local Beachfront Gym Hype Sparks Community Debate
Readable fragments show a community discussing a beach project and sports training. Names mentioned include Sparling, Mr Long, and local students. The note hints at a development plan tied to a club and beach access, with concerns about costs and local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mario
Pegard
Ry Mets
Long
Pat
Sivaizhd
Han Bey
Joyous Night at P. and C. Cabaret Ball
The Coffs High School P and C Cabaret Ball at Park Beach Pavilion drew a large crowd and was hailed as a standout social event. Dancers filled the floor past 2 am as Ace Dance Band provided music, with MC Eric Youngman keeping the program lively through novelty dances and vocal numbers. The Ladies Auxiliary organized the event with leaders Mrs Harry Fanning and Mrs H Mackay praised for efficiency, and thanks extended to supporters and contributors including Mrs Gordon of Port Beach and Messrs Cecil Spinks and M Grimmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffs High School
Park Beach Pavilion
High School
Ace
Eric Youngman
C. G. Lauder
The
High Hoor
Sis
Joe Southwell
Rowley Mutherin
Leon Larber
Harry Fanning
H. Mackay
Auxy
Pand
Srie Hogbin
Merv. Grimmond
Poand
Gordon
Port Beach
Cecil Spinks
M Grimmond
Ideal bacon pig guidance from Department of Agriculture official
Mr. A F Gray Principal Livestock Officer (Pigs) outlines ideal pig traits for high price cuts and firm flesh with white fat in a departmental leaflet. He notes best brood sow production in nation by crossing Tamworths and Berkshires or selecting progeny sows with desired qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Gray
Department of Agriculture
The
Itd
Wwe
Shy
Borin
Olga Teres
Tamworths
Berkshires
Ihnen
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Jack James
High Street
Coffs Harbour
Erney Fogarty
Meat Palace
Seccombe & Mutton, Pty., Ltd
Moonee Street
Court House
England
ONL
Melbourne
Direct
Isem
Dark
P.O
Sawtell C.W.A. Activities
Turing Uie
Rhein
Ile
MR. Gray
N.S.W
Standard Cars Ltd
Sydney
Inc
Vic
Plunkett, Jordan & Forsyth’s Auction Mart
Leo Toft
Aunt Mary
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