Gloucester to Balahdelah road culverts grant dispute
The Stire Council was advised by the Main Roads Department that no grant of 65,000 is available for culverts on the Gloucester to Balahdelah road from the State Highway to Waukivory Creek at the 11 mile. A schedule of drainage needs and culvert alterations was enclosed. The Council’s Engineer was asked to adjust estimates for culverts changed or added and present amended costs. A timber structure will replace the proposed concrete culvert at Waukivory Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stire Council
Main Roads Department
Balahdelah Road
Hughway
Avon Flat
Wauk- Wwory Creek
Council
Cornell
Waukivory Creek
Demonstration of rabbit warrens destruction at Barrington
On a Barrington property several dozen observers including twenty five Junior Farmers witnessed a demonstration of rabbit warren destruction using a Ferguson ripping outfit. Depth reached twenty inches and the work completed in under twenty minutes on level and hillside ground. Rabbits surfaced during the rip, a boy and local inspector commented on the method’s efficiency, with plans for similar trials in other districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braton Bros
Barrington
W. J. James
Gloucester
Dombkins' Bros
Glouceater
Ferguson
Reg. Cox
Isaac Moore
Aphid Infestation Of Swedes And Turnips
Mr J B Noonan reports aphids damage swede and turnip crops during a dry spell. Rain will refresh crops and reduce losses. continued dryness worsens fodder losses. Nicotine compounds are preferred dust or spray insecticides per maker guidance. F605 shows effectiveness but risks to operators limit its use. Follow manufacturer precautions strictly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Noonan
Mr. Allman
Makera
Tennis Notes Draw for Saturday 71st June A Grade
The tennis draw lists A Grade matches Oarinya versus Barrington Reds versus Rabbits Pirates versus Colts. A Reserve features Thisties versus Rookhural Gungat versus Sunnyside Wattles versus Wanderers Pioneers versus Extville. B Grade schedules Sunnyside versus Alewatha Koalas versus Johnies Barrington versus Rovers Waukivory receives a bye.
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Oarinya
Barrington
Reds
Rabbits
Pirates
Colts
Thisties
Rookhural
Gungat
Sunnyside
Wattles
Wanderers
Pioneers
Extville
Alewatha
Koalas
Johnies
Rovers
Waukivory
Gloucester Poultry Show Draws Crowds Despite Wet Weather
Last Friday and Saturday the Gloucester Poultry Show drew strong birds driven interest but poor public turnout due to rain and cold. A full report will appear next issue. Stock precaution: Inspector A. T. Ellig told Maitland Pastures Protection Board that the era of dairy cows slipping from inspections is ending as farmers cooperate in noting defects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
A. T. Ellig
Maitland Pastures Protection Board
Ellis
Cowa
Fishing Notes Highlight Gloucester Club's Holiday Haul
During the Queen's Birthday weekend a combined trip to Diamond Heads and Cape Hawke yielded one of the year’s best catches for Gloucester Amateur Fishing Club members with about 160 fish weighed in. Allan topped the list with a 10.5 ounce silver drummer and Milla showed versatility by landing the greatest number and weight of tailor. A Harrington trip produced good bream and blackfish, while the next outing directs a July 26–27 trip to T-Mile Beach and Tuncurry with bookings opening July 23. Les Wratten wins the cardials prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Heads
Cape Hawke
Gloucester
Giese
Allan
Howarth
Groper
Milla
Harrington
T-Mile Beach
Tuncurry
Les, Wratten
New Rust Removal Process Promises Global Rollout
A British team of chemists developed an electrolytic rust removal method hailed in Readers Digest as saving millions by salvaging war equipment and metal. The process washes two tons per hour, leaving no surface marks on delicate parts, and can restore rusted typewriters to working order. Derustit Ltd plans plants in Italy, Sweden, and South Africa with expansion to the United States, Canada, Argentina, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Eric Bennett
Bennett
Mechanica
Derustit, Ltd
Ita
Planta Intaly
Sweden
South Africa
United States
Canada
Argentina
Dingo proof fence plan eyed for the Northern regions
Northern graziers plan four dingo proof fences from Scone to the Queensland border with a meeting at Armidale to discuss a 30 mile long barrier. Early next month Pasture Protection Boards from the Upper Hunter to the border will convene with representatives to discuss construction. Gladys Muriel Hayes faces trial for murder of William John Bobby Lee at the Ziegfeld Club. her husband John Hayes has already been tried, found guilty at the third trial, and sentenced to death after two hung juries. Homebush stock sales report 2317 cattle yarded. prices rise slightly with bullocks 144/ to 156/, steers 146/ to 156/, cows 115/ to 125/, heifers 140/ to 140/, vealers 150/ to 170/ per 100 lbs. Dalgety notes similar gains and daily waggon deliveries continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scone
Queensland
Glen Innes
Upper
Hunter
Armidale
Gladys Muriel Hayes
Tral
William John
Bobby) Lee
Martin
Homebush
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Dalgety's News Service
Tablets To Fatten Poultry And Pigs
New feed tablets released in Australia claim rapid growth for poultry and pigs at 30 per hundred. Chickens ducks turkeys and pigs allegedly gain 10 percent faster with tablets added to drinking water from day one for chicks and from weaning for pigs. An American expert notes lower death rate and higher disease resistance, while acknowledging key questions remain.
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T. C. Byerly
U3 Department of Agriculture
England
America
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Donald Bare
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Francis
Donald Connor
Patricia
Medina
Zazu Fitts
Glen Ford
Broderick Crawford
Millard Mitchell
Dorothy Malone
Garden OF Roses Cafe
acduDerere
Spik -N- Span Dry Cleaners
Church ST
OWL Store
C. Hodgeman Tyree
Sid Broadbent
H. B. Thornton
Phillip Street
J. J. Edstein & Sons Monumental Masons
Raymond Terrace
Manning Street
Taree
Len Monro
Victor
Bonniebelle Cafe
School of Arta
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MR. Farmer
Dombkins Bros. Cloucester
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