Pickling Wheat Seed to Prevent Smut in Victorian Cultivation
The article discusses seed treatment against smut in wheat, highlighting pickling as routine for selected varieties. It covers resistant cultivars like Florace and Genoa, notes vulnerability in glacial cultivars, and compares fungicides including Bluestone, Formalin, and various proprietary preparations. Practical methods, strengths, and risks of seed dipping in blue stone solutions and formalin are examined for effective protection and germination preservation.
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Victorian Journal of Nercenture
Richardson
Florace
Genoa
Wales
Aome Segre
Nevijn
Pickling Methods and Fungicide Use in Seed Wheat
The article discusses fungicides in seed wheat, notably white arsenic, and evaluates pickling methods including immersion and barn floor processes. It covers apparatus like large wooden vats, copper vessels, and patent machines, weighing germination effects, reinfection risks from bunt balls, and practicalities of preventing seed reinfection while noting limitations of fungicides in destroying interior spores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tieacinus
Howe
revelations by J J Holmes on State Steamship Service
J J Holmes of Mesra Holmes Bros. discusses the State Steamship Service management and the recent Kwisams voyage to the East. He criticizes handling of livestock shipments, cites profits and freight totals, and argues for reform to place the service on a satisfactory footing while denying likelihood of his appointment as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Holmes
Mesra Holmes Bros
West Australia
Holmes
Daley
Drew
Kwinana
Flolmes
Ubly
Krvtnana
South Australia
North
Carmarvom
West Derby
Lerhy
Wyndham
Norti-West
Hie
State Steamship Department
Monwai
Pomradentip
Mir Holames
Public protest over State steamer service control
A speaker claims to expose mismanagement of state steamer lines, stating personal dedication to the region and rejecting private charters. He argues public interest must override monetary gain and questions government handling, urging public judgment on the administration’s competence.
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Drepsr
Tun
Tod
Manager's reply to Holmes on State Steamship Service
The State Steamship Service manager responds at length to Mr J J Holmes criticisms. He defends stock shipments, notes legal and practical limits, and challenges readers to propose a better plan while asserting his aims to balance fairness, law, and business needs. He criticizes Holmes and others for lacking a clear, comprehensive view, and affirms ongoing effort to keep accounts accurate and operations orderly.
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Sudholz
State Steamship Service
J.J. Holmes
Holmes
Oles Ja
Wimsines
Billy
Sips
Obeerter
Treasury
Mathew
Fremaxilé
Geraldton Guardian Subscription Notice
Addressed to the Editor and Maz Selcitatine of wets ton and angels. Communicate promptly with the Editor. Yearly subscription price 130.6d paid in advance by March June September 1931. Advertising prepaid per paper. alterations to advertisements must be constant. Constantine & Gardner, Telephone 3.
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Wets Ton and Angels
Podice
Adivetal Prompey
Constantine & Oardner
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Charles Hormann
Geraldton
Shears
Twine &c
C. H. Counsel
Northampton
London & Lancashire Insurance Co
Cyclone Fance Co
Clarke
Geraldton Coffee Palace
Maiuy Termace
Parkes Coffee Palace
Preemason's
J. J. Clarke
Belishis Borses
Eastern Bond
Tt. W. Warwicker
Marine Terrace
Telefhone
F. & R. Ward
Wrights
Alea
Ste Dregne
Tattersall’s Billiard Saloon
Geo. Laing
Morts
Praia
A. Bourne
A. J. Withers & CO
Heen Thor- Ese
Tagredian
Jean
Venaldton Plumbing Works
Durlacher Stecet
Freemason’s
W. Marsh
PLC
Commercial Union Assurance Company, Ltd
Western Australian
St. George's Terrace
Perth
George H.johnston
Crtoa Hay Steen
Hay
Marine Department
Pope & Pope
Fowlie
London
GEO, Fowlie & Co
Seaside
Geraldion
Bua
Geo. Elliss
J. G. Clarke
PHBA
Marine
Kuken
Murchison
Nor’ West
George Clarke
Brandt Amco
Armstrong Street
Utter
Woods
PENN
GUIDE
State Steamer Service
J. J. Holmes Revela-Ins
Guardia
B.C. Fiske
Mingenow
T. Baker and Co. Touagme
Goet Pethr’s. 1
The
Telephone
E. A. Killey
Murchison Forwarding Co
International Harvester Company of Australia, Ltd
Shenton, & CO
LL. Windals
Wee Ae
Jaan Dier
Jaan Dier Sepeelt & 80X3, Ltd
Tela
Plymouth
Gis
Perrier
Joustoe Liverpool
Loxpox and
Globe Issurance CO
Golo
Senia
Lens Saas
Hms
M. L. Maley
Fisanela
Sara East
Nk Hor
Csck
Western Australia
Mesers
Richard Purser & Co
Sira
Dewnplt & Sem
Robes Sud
Alan Dean
Francel Ani
A. T. Davies
Constantine & Gardner
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