Uses of Lime Fineness Important for North Coast farms
W A Horsley urges North Coast farmers to lime soils for better yields, noting widespread responses with legumes and pasture. He explains lime forms, with ground limestone and lime products, and stresses fineness and rate. The article discusses burnt lime, hydrated lime, and magnesium limestone, plus grinding tests and neutralising efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Nambucca Heady
Newcastle
Lake Macquarie
Laguna
Hunter River
Maitland
Air Mail for ALF: Dutch Air Teams Eye Palestine Link
The Dutch consul general in Sydney Mr T Schuurman said talks are under way between Dutch air companies and Australia's External Affairs Department to carry air mail between Sydney and Lydda Palestine. Royal Packet Navigation Co spokesman Mr A Bakker noted Dutch ships sail under British Admiralty orders and urged Dutch air services to cooperate. KLM planes would link weekly Batavia journeys with Sydney departures at Kingsford Smith Airport each Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netherlands
Sydney
Netherland Indies
Netherlands Air Services
R.lm
Sael
Batavia
Lydda
A.L
Palestine
Kingsford Smith
K.L.M
Correction to editor on Ancient Prophecies and London origins
A reader correction cites errors in the first article on Ancient Prophecies noting Dan as Jacob's son and a tribe among the twelve. The letter traces London’s etymology, Welsh legends of lost Benjamin tribes, and Celtic migrations, then reports government petrol rationing steps and local fuel policy including the Linwich Fuel Control Board chair, plus new substitute fuels programs and early shale oil production plans.
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Sir
Dan
Jacob
Luach
Benjamin
Manasseh
Cymrie
Planners
Brittany
Londinim
London
Llynn
England
Wales
Dalmeny
Scotland
Ireland
H. C. Garven
Linwich Fuel Control Board
J. E. England
Queensland Transport Board
Commonwealth
Queensland
Newnes
War Chest Fund receives weekly donations and support
The War Chest Depot reports a week of donations including produce from Mrs A Ashby and Mrs Powell, books and magazines from several ladies, and a surprise silk cotton cover parcel from Mrs Dawson. Pupils at District Rural School sent knitted comforts and socks for overseas parcels. The Ladies Auxiliary agrees to keep their depot separate from the Red Cross, with competitions to be finalized and messages directed to Mr A B Smith. Four weeks receipts total 47 10 11.
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War Chest Depot
A. Ashby
Upper Bowman
Stan Deards
Fothesdale
W. Easton
Powell
Ralph
Foyle
Carson
Nash
M. Newton
Gregory
B. German
T. Andrews
A.J
Red Cross
A.B. Smith
Red Cross Annual Meeting Held At N Easton Residence
The Red Cross branch met at Mr N Easton s residence on Tuesday July 9 with strong attendance. Officers elected for the new year include President Mrs Leith Easton Vice Presidents Mrs F Holmes and Mrs McRae Secretary Mrs Mathieson and Treasurer Mrs F Holmes. The eight month fund total reached £50 8 on the report and plans for a card and ping pong evening were approved.
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N. Easton
Dames Leslie
McRae
Holmes
N. Aston
L. Easton
T. Lynch
Blow
Hamberger
C. Hamberger
Mathieson
Misses McRae
Martin
Polis
Gloucester Baby Health Centre monthly report
The Director General of Public Health supplies figures on the Gloucester Baby Health Centre work. The report lists mothers visited by Sister, new cases enrolled at the centre, babies weighed, test meals given, expectant mothers advised, and attendances by age group including infants under one, two, and three years, along with total and daily average attendances.
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E. Sydney Morris
Being Well Born Notes From Health Dept
The Health Department in New South Wales promotes birth health through Baby Health Centres run by trained sisters. Over 200 centres welcome mothers and babies offering advice. About 80,000 mothers use the centres yearly and infant mortality has fallen, making the state boast one of the world’s lowest rates. Take your baby to a local centre for expert mothercraft guidance.
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Health Dept
Health Department
New South Wales
Livestock Yard Sales Report From Maitland and Sydney Areas
Commercial fenceyard data shows 1903 cattle yarding with prime stock strong. 1908 yardings described as scarce prime, mostly medium lightweight, values firm. Maitland fat cattle sale saw about 850 cattle and 50 bulls with prices rising 5 to 10 per cent. bullocks to £16 3, cows to £11 8 6, yearlings to £9 1, bulls to £14, calves varied. Pig yarding heavy with porkers, baconers and other classes, prices stable at last rates, heavy pigs to 110, hogs varied, sows and suckers listed with multiple price points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foney
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Pitt, Son & Badgery
Lts
Maitland
Imperial lettuces from United States bred strains gain acclaim
Luscious Lettuces in Australia rely on United States bred Imperial strains. Imperial 47 and Imperial 850 show superior performance, though mildew resistance lags versus Imperial F and Imperial Day. New USDA varieties Imperial S004 and Imperial 44 offer promising summer heat tolerance and solid heads, with Imperial 44 noted for crinkled leaves and strong mildew resistance for winter crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
United States of America
J. C. Jagger
Unite States Department of Agriculture
New South Wales
Department of Agriculture
Imperial
United States Department of Agriculture
Shirlow
Hawkesbury
N.R.M.A Proposes Ambulance Unit for AIF Support
The N.R.M.A council decided to provide one ambulance unit from association funds as a campaign opening. Members are urged to contribute toward the £500 unit cost. The drive aims to enable patriotic motorists to do their bit in a practical way for the Australian Imperial Forces.
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N.rm.a. Council
N.R.M.A
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W. A. Horsley
Anabo
Air Mail
ALF
Chase For Exporting Coy. _Pty., Ltd
Arthur V. Eastwood
Gloucester Hotel
Gloucester
F. M. Smith
P.S & B Ltd
Darling Harbour
WAR Chest Fund
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Belbora
Homebush Stock Sales
N.R.M.A. Gift Ambulance
Chapman’s Pharmacy
Glour
Thomas Cowan & CO
Tudor ST
O'Connell ST
J. Bowen
Box 40
Taree
Street & Partsh, Pty., Ltd
Foundations For Comfort
Meritas
Jack O’lantern
Hollywood
Hankin
Manchester
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