Bracken Fern Eradication Demonstrated On North Coast Farm
Field day at W. W. Bird property Pappinbarra showcased the Robinson roller for bracken fern control on pasture land and ridges. District Officer J. W. Wilson said the machine, funded by the Dairy Production Scheme, can clear bracken two to three times yearly, boosting carrying capacity and dairy production with lime and super phosphate improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Bird
Pappinbarra
J. W. Wilson
Kempsey
Robinson
Wilson
Taree
Pleasant visit to horticultural society meeting
Former UN FAO official Bert Clarke and wife visited the Coffs Harbour and District Horticultural Society July meeting. Clarke presented color slides of American gardens and parks. Jim Cann demonstrated budding navels and lectured on tree making. Camellia was flower of the night. Prizes went to Wills, Patterson, Burling. popular vote winners Burling, Goodacre, Veness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffs Harbour
Clarke
Jim Cann
Wills
Patterson
Burling
Mr Burling
Goodacre
Mr. Veness
Sawtell Tennis Results in A Grade Action
In a Saturday A grade clash Sawtell faced Bonville and Colts Harbour Red defeated Sawtell. The results highlight Sawtell and Colts Harbour teams exchanging wins in a tight Harbour region match set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colts Harbour
Listicr Tennis Association
Usu
Bonville
Red
Sawtell
Agricultural Bureau Awards Life Membership
The branch held a largely attended meeting noting ongoing member interest. Reports were adopted and retiring secretary J. Robinson was specially thanked for service. New officers elected include President B Bamford, Senior VP R King, VP Henderson, Secretary T K Slatter, and Treasurer B King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Bureau
J. Robinson
B. Bamford
R. King
Henderson
T. K. Slatter
B. King
J. Smith
A Gardiner
C. Thomas
M. Singleton
Clarence Divisional
Messrs
V. Tyler
Coffs Harbour Agricultural Society
Bamford
Banana growers report scorching of immature fruit from plastic bunch covers
District banana growers report severe scorching of immature fruit when clear plastic covers are used. Indexed inquiries show no damage to fruit under colored covers. Industry notes the problem arises in the early stage and current manufacturers cannot supply a satisfactory explanation or remedy.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vic
Reddacliff
Optometrist
Maurice E. Saunders
North Coast
Horticultural Society
Uae
Calli
Ss. Eesgren
High Street
Amalgamated Wireless
Australasia
Tom Cunningham
Moonee Street
Coffs 'Harbour
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