June Weather Impacts Manning Hastings Macleay Crops
The District Agronomist reports very wet June with 100 inches rainfall at Taree to the 28th, cyclonic winds damaging crops and stock. Pastures show waterlogging, delayed grazing, and variable growth. lucerne and white clover respond to drier periods. Maize suffered lodging, sorghum lodging high, oats waterlogged, and vegetable crops generally hit by cold and wet weather. lime supply disrupted but pastures still show value of lime.
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Manning
Hastings
Macleay
J. B. Noonan
Taree
Lucerne
Manning River
Wingham
Disease and Weather Woes Hit Ohio Crops and Markets
Fragmented report notes June rains and winds harming district crops with heavy moisture aging trees and marked price disappointment. Leaf Blight from Alter naria deud afflicted some coarter crops with stunting after defoliation. Ohio shows Bordeaux Mixture spraying as a control method, while carrot yields vary.
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Ohio
USA
Strangles in Horses A Veterinary Column Note
Strangles is a contagious horse disease causing throat and airway inflammation with fever. Early signs include dullness and fever, swelling of throat glands, and difficulty swallowing possibly leading to abscess formation. Penicillin and sulpha drugs aid recovery. vaccination with three doses helps prevention. Kershaw invites queries at the paper.
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BR. R. Kershaw
B.vbc
Kershaw
Government Reaffirms Glen Davis Closure Decision
Prime Minister Menzies stated the government would not alter its decision to close the Glen Davis Shwe oil plant. He answered Dr. Evatt’s question about a special report by Essington Lewis or nominees, a proposal from a conference between the late Mr. Chifley and unions. Rabbits dying from myxomatosis in Dubbo area persist with about one third killed. CSIRO experts expect the disease to wane in winter. Next July pay period brings a record bonus of 17 pounds 10 shillings per week for 400 men on Broken Hill leases, with lowest paid at 27 pounds 8 shillings 6 pence.
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Glen Davis
Menzies
Shwe
H. V. Evatt
Evatt
Essington Lewis
Chifley
Dubbo
E. D. Brookfield
C.S.I.R
Broken Hill
Nec
Prices Regulation Orders Issued in Government Gazette
The District Prices Officer announces new Prices Regulation Orders with ceilings on goods and services. Orders cover fermented liquors, potatoes, honey, clothing apparel, drapery, Manchester goods, wholesale and retail sales, footwear repairs, cement, and more across country and metropolitan areas.
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P.R.O
Country Arena
Fpr.o
Sydney
Metropolitan Arena
Manchester
Whale A. P.R.O
Floor Sanding Offer By H Thornton On Phillip Street
An advertisement urges homeowners to have uneven floors electrically sanded smooth to protect carpet lines. It invites inquiries for estimates from H Thornton of Phillip Street.
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H. Thornton
Phillip Street
Local Government Talks In Lismore
NSW Country Party leader M F Bruxner told the Lismore Local Government Convention that states should return to proper relations and allow new states like New England and Riverina to govern locally. He said local government has power but lacks money, and questioned central authorities’ generosity for regional councils. Councillor Caldwell urged statutory regional councils to manage statewide functions with funded services, while Newcastle’s Lord Mayor Purdue warned against centralisation and urged local governments to fix roads and services first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
N.S.W. Country Party
M. F. Bruxnaer
Lismore
New England
Riverina
Geown
Cabtwell
Orange
Aueh
Caldwell
Newcastle
Purdue
Shires’ Association
Marshall
Hunter Valley Trust
Crown Land Forster Blocks Open for Applications
The Minister for Lands announced three Crown Land building blocks at Forster on the North Coast will be open for application. Located in the southern end of Forster adjoining the golf links, blocks are valued at £100 with rent £2 10s yearly. Applications via Land Agent Taree between July 23 and July 27, 1951. No deposit required. Further details from Crown Land Agent Taree, District Surveyor Maitland, or Under Secretary for Lands Sydney.
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Renshaw
Crown Land
Forster
Taree
Maitland
Sydney
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Garners
Gloucester
P.O
Vibrator
Phillips
ASTOR
T. C
Breville
Fresh Radio and
HK Thornton
Market Street
Optometrist
Webster, Jack & McDonald
J. Bell
Street & Parish Pty
Thome & Gloucester
Webster, Jacek & McDonald
Tamworth, Kempsey, Taker
LOWRY
Orr
Church Street
Onkaparinga
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