Queensland Fruit Flys Threaten Australian Orchards
An 19th century article surveys fruit fly pests affecting Australian orchards, detailing the Queensland Dacus tryoni and cucumis varieties, the Mediterranean fly, and the guava fly. It describes their appearances, life cycles, spread in Queensland New South Wales Victoria, and notes on pupation and egg laying, highlighting the economic impact and need for control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
New South Wales
Victoria
Australia
Wiedmann
New Hebrides
Northern Rivers
New England
West Australia
Western Australia
Mesers
Froggatt
Sydney
Frogatt
Europe
Azores
Bermudas
J. H. Cook
Malta
Valletter
Capes
Mediterranean
Canton
New
Hebrides
Geraldton Residents Contemplate Paying Bent for Building
Geraldton residents express desire to build a project by calling for funds or assistance from Bent, seeking guidance on financing and permission steps.
Prime Minister's banquet remarks on duties and progress
Yesterday in Sydney the Prime Minister spoke at a Pebite banquet in Tandera. He outlined a resolute program to ease life for honest citizens and youths, urged nonvindictive action, and pledged to keep the country united while addressing federal constitutional questions about Parliament's dissolution and seating of members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Fisher
Hughes
Edward VII
Batchelor Defends Civil Service Appointments in Australia
Victoria Melbourne Tuesday minister Batchelor rejected claims that outside seats were staffing the London office. He said only three appointments had been made since Sir George Reid arrived and Australia would supply a correspondence clerk with pay from 310 to 400 pounds. He noted a five year transfer limit and cabinet review for Commonwealth action amid Labour shortages and high Civil Service appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Batchelor
Eek
Ing
George Reid
London
Australia
National Memorial Drive After King's Death Gains Support In Australia
In Adelaide on Tuesday supporters hailed a move to create a National Memorial for the late King, with optimism for a fitting final outcome. Debates urged repeal of acts transferring the Northern Territory to a Federated system, and called for urgent construction of a railway from Oodnadatta to Pine Creek, seeking government action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Northern Territory
Ooodnadatta
Macdonnell Ranges
Oodnadatta
Pine Creek
Im Feetetboer
Fire damages Niven's Engineering Works Port Ahurire
Wellington reports an outbreak of fire at Niven's Engineering Works near Auckland Port Ahurire causing damage estimated between £10,000 and £15,000. The blaze disrupted operations and prompted quick response from local fire services. No injuries are listed in the available text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Niven
Port Ahurire
Apier
Man Dies After Forklift Accident in Rail Yard
West Australia report says Charles Evand, a married man with seven children, was unloading piles from a truck in a railway yard when he attempted to jump two piles. He slipped and fell, breaking his neck. Frank Elliott of Egan Street reported finding a nightpan body. Police and detectives making inquiries as Marble Bar bush accident note trails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeer Ee
Chas. Evand
Oz Ves
Frank Elliott
Eganstreet
Ima
Bush
Samuel
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A. H. G. Nash
the Saanee
Tryoni
C. Preach
Bown
Newmea
New Caledonia
Geraldtom
South Australia
Frank Green & CO
Durlacher ST
Geraldton
Drapers and Grocers
Crokery
Aia i
A. Betschartz
Kalgoorlie
Perth
Railway Hotel
Billiard Saloon
Mr. Pritchard
Hobart
Oswell
Marine Terrace
Olds
Blackstone
A. R. Morrison & CO
A. T. Davies
Nilliner
Miss Lawson
Fisher Beards
Fremantle
N.S.W
Tv.a
Sydney, N.s.w
Brisbane
Charles Hormann
Eleanor Street
Telvphone
Nor’-West
Alan Towns
Willrompt
Thornley
John Arch
Durlacher
Catto’s
Whisky Canadian Club
Witisky
Hennessy
Brandy Wolfe
W.A
T Bar
C. A. Piessir
Eden Park
Barton
Sira
Robert Dé
Richard Purser & CO
King Street
Pope & Barlow
Jones
Tinsber
Aee
Plack
Se Neop Loco Engine
J. J. Ryan
Enial
E. C. Bartlett
Marine Terrace West
Gerakiton
Man Furniture Seely
Emil
Plans
Tiernan
Eati
ATLAS
Haddy
Cass Bros
W.B
Aine
FRICE
Union Bank
Reraldton
O'Brien
Ang Teves
Plares Cerro Opes
Bostock
Talon
Christy's
W. B. Armitage
Premiere
Geraldson
George Laing
Tattersall’s
Club
Jack Payne
Chase
Chapman
Victoria Buildings
Geraldtow
J. J. Clarke
Geraldton Coffee Palace
Larke’s Coffee Palace
Bration
Wes
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