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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1935
Page
6
The caterpillars that gouge and tear tomato fruit can be controlled with lead arsenate sprays or by dusting with kaolin. Apply two applications after the flat blossom appears, spaced about seven to ten days apart, during November and December to curb infestation. Wipe residue from vines before harvesting.
A government backed effort outlines the toll weeds take on primary production and promotes an upcoming 36 page pamphlet. The color brochure highlights twenty weed species, their identification and control, and will be distributed freely through agricultural instructors, Rural Bank branches, and the Department of Agriculture. The bank and department plan a colored poster and plan to display materials in schools, railway stations, and offices. Prices for lines compare favorably with city prices.
Australia reports firmer wool prices amid tighter supplies and strong Japanese demand. Continental and American orders rose, with fleece wools up over 10 percent from the low, while finer wools led gains. Market was helped by reduced Australian and South African carry-over and rising industrial demand while Continent futures showed mild declines. Sydney catalogue offered on Tuesdays in December.
A request by Methodist Employment and Relief Fund volunteers seeks country homes for Sydney city poor children during holidays. The appeal asks for host families, donations to a fares fund, and early decisions to arrange transport, with selection based on merit, health, and behavior.
The Xmas Classic at Warwick Farm lacks top entrants yet offers interest with runners like Arabia Ayal King Shakespeare and Melbourne winner Gay Brunette. Royal King, Ferne, Drommie, and Shakespeare figure among likely movers as gates open in a modest field while lingering favorites vie for early season form.
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