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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 11, 1950

Page

4

New fumigant TD Ball Aids Western Australia Crops

An introduced fumigant named TD Ball shows promise in controlling eelworm in Western Australia crops such as onions, lettuce, carrots, and potatoes. Trials report nearly double yield and improved quality in treated plots, with careful soil preparation and timing for sowing and planting to maximize diffusion and root protection.

Western Australia Perwal Fenath Australia Aix

New D D Soil Fumigant Deepens Pest Fight on Nematodes

A historic note describes D D a new soil fumigant developed to combat root knot nematodes and other pests in crops. It outlines application methods by hand and tractor spray, how it targets nematodes without harming beneficial microbes, and notes trials by Shell Company and the Department of Agriculture with an Australian prototype and information booklets available.

Sta Shell Comearch Department of Agriculture Australia Shell Company of Australia Limited

Easter Tennis Tourney Ends With Close Contests At Geraldten Club

The annual Easter tourney at Geraldten Tennia Club wrapped up after sunny conditions, with wide draws in singles and doubles. Final results show K Holmes and J Rowe winning the men's championship, Miss Stirling taking the girls title, and several doubles champions across divisions.

Geraldten ‘Tennia Club Locas K. Minrhin J. McMicking J. Butler Constantine K. Simkin Ferkerlana R Sutherland F. Smith L. Payne A. Goodwin G. Ironside F. Sutherland RB. G. Cornell M. J. Payne H. Criddie J. Haydock I. Grey B. Taylor K. Holmes J. Hipper K. Criddie R. Payne K. Minchin P. Carson D. Rowe R. Guecott

Mixed Handicap Doubles Tournament Results

The report details several rounds of mixed handicap doubles. Edwards and Rumble defeat Dornan and Gale 65 62. Burton and Vince advance past Axtman and Mise Cream 61 61. Green and McAvoy beat Edwards and Rumble 63.4. Final sees Turton and Vince defeat Green and McAvoy 64 6-3. Additional first rounds list various pairings and scores across men and women players with multiple walkovers and close finishes.

K. Simkin R. Sutherland J. and G. Melvin EK. K. Dencan K. Minchin L. Payne J. McMicking E. Edwards B. Swann 3. Payne B. Taylor K. Criddle L. Hipper G. Tronside H. Payne K Simkinami Sutherland H. Criddle K. Glass EK. Doncon K. 2Onchin E. Bawards J. Hipper R. Guncott P. Grey B. Giles F. Smith J. Burgesa A. Goodwin K. Holmes J. Haydock R. Cornet F. Sutherland P. A. Carpon V. G. Carson J. Butler J. Studdon E.G. Murphy D. Howe K. Criddie E. Giles P. A. Carava R. A. Futherland E. G Hound—Amiss Stirling Mrs. McAvoy Mia Bennett Mrs. Ball Mrs. Stokes Misa Criddle Miss Bennett Miss Stirling Stokes Milas Edwards Hound Bennett Criddle Vince Mesdames Ball Payne Misa Stirling G. Ironside Mra. Bail J. Walsh Mra. Green K. Griddle Miss Criddle Gray Mra. Vince Miss Skitch W.G. Carlson Miss Rumble P. Connanting Miss Jackson E. Murphy O. Fong Burmester D. Rowe H.riddle Miss Edwards Miss ‘Stirling Bene K. Glass Aties Stirling E. (. Murphy P. Constantine P. BR. Cooper C. Criddie R. Easther A. Green L. Angel W. Cole J. R. Goold A. Carson L. Hippes Fong Ailix D. Gray K. Edwards C. Jackson M. L. Murphy A. Coxon W. Smith I. Easther J. Ball N. Clifton Rowe K. Noll P. Ratler J. Saunders J. Lowe C. Criddle B. Easther L. Angot P. Carson Th. Gould Mines Minue Rt. W. Saunders C. Atkinson F Sutherland Wat P. Grey L. Royce L. Rowe P. Butler G. Criddle B. Brather V. Carson R. J. Cornell R. W. Saunders I. Rowe Pinal P. Cooper J. Bredou V. Seara J.taylor W. Rowe M. J. Murphy D. Jackson L. Saunders C. Cripps J. Sutherland Dgray B. Saunders R. Cornell D. Fong J. Gale M. Payne J. Easther J. Burgess 0. Atkinson D. Gould J. Staddon P. Carsom V. Careon C. Crinpa M. 1. Murphy R. G. Cornell Mrs. Hipper Mrs. Dornan Miss Cream Mrs. Hay- Geek Mise Jackson Miss Gummery Mrs. Green Miss Mu Jer Misa Cridde Misa Cole Mrs. Vince Mica Cream Alias Inckwon Miuna Mrs. Payne Misa Criddie Mies Cream Mina Edwards Misa Edwards Afra Ashman Mixa Cream Miss Thorne Mises Edwards Rumble Mesdames Dornan Gale Mesdames Burton Mrs. Axtman Mise Cream Mesdames Green McAvoy Misses Edwards Mesdames Turton Absdamies Green Ad McAvoy V. G. Carsem Constantine Mnus B. Kelnall Wilttunsen Mira Hear W McAvay J. Haydeck ML. Payne L. Green Green Finnia WG. Carson Asha H. Ashman Mrs. Ashman M. Tayne Misa Tumble Mies Bennett

British Bells for U S A A Great Carillon

A bell founder in Toughborough England cast a set of about fifty bells for Kansas State University. The largest bell will measure seven feet seven inches and weigh over six tons. The firm, dating to the fourteenth century, won a 100000 dollar order against global competition. The completed bells will be mounted in a tower at Kaneax University as a war memorial in about eighteen months.

Toughborough England Kansas Kaneax University

Wonthella vs Walkaway in Northern District cricket final

Wonthella dismissed Walkaway for 3 runs at Queen's Park. Wonthella replied 204, led by A O Madley 26 and J Sent 50, with GT Scott taking 6 wickets for Walkaway and Clarkson supporting with 1 wicket.

Wonthella Gilly Northern District Cricket Association Queen's Park Sauday Jan Wonthella Peppesenta- Hives Babaiani A. O Madley GT Scott

Misalesippi Milver Channel Returns to Historic Course

A garbled river reference describes the Misalesippi Milver, a main U S waterway, veering along a lone path. It mentions a century of Louisiana state history and a shrine, suggesting a long-standing landmark tied to the river’s course.

United States Louhstany Shrine

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