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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1954
Page
3
A January Reader's Digest piece by J D Ratcliff explains how radioactive isotopes and new research illumine digestion. It notes ptyalin in saliva begins starch to sugar conversion, stomach glands produce enzymes and acid, and the small intestine breaks foods into usable components while the intestines may even make soap.
Mrs Frances Maria Quinn of Newcastle died suddenly at Craven while holidaying with her brothers. She was 73, survived by two sons Neville and William, with husband predeceased ten years ago. Funeral at St Mark's Church Talington then Bandgete cemetery. large crowd attended. Inspector Dick Yardy of Kempsey died December 23. police funeral held with full honors, attended by multiple forces, pipe band, and guards of honour. he had ties to Kempsey and Nambucca Heads and was a former cricketer and Highland events judge.
The Department of Agriculture shows feed types and their weights per 4 gallon kerosene tin. Entries include Wheat whole 30 lb, Wheat meal 22, Barley 25, Barley meal 25, Grain sorghum meal 25, Oats 20, Crushed oats 13, Pollard 15, Meat meal 30, Blood meal 35, Lucerne meal 10, Lin seed meal 5, Peanut meal 25. Salt 3, Bone meal 2, Ground limestone 4 per quart.
C. K. Vearn, pasture specialist, says coastal NSW wasteland along the coast could be turned to productive pasture using methods proven in Queensland. He notes Wallum country in Beerwah shows that heavy superphosphate dressings with time and potash, plus minor elements like molybdenum copper and boron when needed, can establish good pasture. Similar results could follow in New South Wales with liberal superphosphate and required nutrients.
Bill Davidson reports in Readers Digest on food irradiation as a future method to keep meat, produce, and bread fresh without radioactivity. The article explains bacterial death from penetrating rays, two sterilization methods using beta rays or cobalt emitters, and corporate and military interest in developing commercial processes.
Mr. E G McCartney, manager of Peters Creameries Pty Ltd, is transferred to Peters Consolidated Milk Industries head office as assistant to the general manager. He will leave Taree soon. Assistant manager R Alberta becomes factory manager and McCartney plans to visit the district frequently after relocation.
Church of England listings show services Sunday January 17 at 11 pm and 7 30 pm. Friday January 16 at 7 30 pm Church Sing Song hosted by Mr and Mrs Ray Wenham Stratford Rev E S Bergin provides notice of events.
Dairy farmers in the Northern Rivers are resisting offers as buyers flood the market during a boom. Auctioneers report high prices with some farms fetching up to £145 per acre in the Richmond River district, while others see £122 per acre for 84 acres. Prices per acre vary, with some holdings valued around £100.
Agronomist M H Walker reports that superphosphate remains the most economical top dressing for New England pastures. Trials at Glen Innes Shannon Vale Nutrition Station show 2 cwt per acre yields marked clover growth and deeper green color, with phosphorus plus gypsum outperforming phosphorus alone. Results also indicate 1 cwt per acre is insufficient for sown pastures on local soils.
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