Myxomatosis Experts Meet Conference Report
A conference with CSIRO state agriculture and lands departments and other bodies discussed field progress in myxomatosis, plans for future production and distribution of the virus, and coordination of research. Officials cited substantial rabbit population reductions across eastern states and ongoing virus distribution with landholder inoculation access forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CSIRO
State Departments of Agriculture and of Lands
Commonwealth Department of Commerce and Agriculture
Australian Wool Growers’ Council
Australan Wool Board
Commonwealth Berum Laboratories
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute For Medical Research
Australian National University
I. Chunles Ross
McCroy
Victorian Lands Department
Victor
South Australia
New South Wales
Queensland
Murrey
Murrumbidgee
Wheat Belts
Western Australia
Red Cross Day At Ward's River Nets Peace Time Record
Ward's River Red Cross branch held a June Day event with donations of vegetables cakes needlework and more. Competitions provided amusement and the sale raised a profit of 140 pounds with no expenses, a wartime record for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Ward
Athol Allen
River Cooks
Britain agrees to higher shell egg price with Australia
Britain will pay 4/24d a dozen for Australian shell eggs in the final year of the long term contract ending June 30 next year. Minister J. McEwen said this price is the top Britain will pay, with the alternative being no guaranteed export price or market for 1982-85. This season's shell egg price was 3/8 a dozen, and the rise represents about 39 percent. The ge pulp price rose to 2/11d a pound, up 94 percent from last season's 3/4d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Commerce and Agriculture
J. McEwen
Pastures Protection Boards face scrutiny in NSW
The council defends Pastures Protection Boards against critics citing their long history and trial by law. H C Moulder argues landholders must eradicate rabbits, with judges side with landowners in recent cases. Centenarians in Manning district are noted as health signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bountey
New South Wales
Daily Mirror
Rip
Landorders St
Pastures Protection Boards
Shire
Munic
Pal
Department of Agricular
Lamare
Peccas
H.C. Moulder
Council of Advice To
Spread That Organic Fertiliser
Dairy farmers neglect to spread manure in grazing paddocks leading to nutrient loss and poor pasture. Droppings left tied and in piles cause air loss of fertiliser and rank weed growth. Uniform distribution with a harrower is advised to maximize value from about 25 tons per year per herd of 0 cows.
Poultry Club Offers Pavilion at Showground Proposal
A Show Committee meeting last Tuesday backed a plan for the Poultry Club and A F L P Association to fund a new poultry pavilion at the Showground. The Poultry Club would provide part of the cost with the Association covering the rest and the club offering to donate man hours. The project aims to create a sizable building to house poultry exhibits, with existing pavilions reallocated and a potential for fundraising through socials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL & P. Association
Kia Ora
Gigurester Poultry
Quge Brrce’ Association
Poultry Club
A. & FP. Association
A. L. Farley
Mms
Farley
J. 4. Farley
Ah, & P. Association
Show Society
Mesers
Reg. Andrews
D. C. McRae
Show Committee
Messrs
J. H
Fred Smith
A. 0
Sansom
Quinter
Wil
Elf
Tokyo Population Tops Seven Million in New Update
Tokyo's population reaches 6,912,448 as of April 1, up 373,623 in the year and 24,438 for March. Japan’s total population is estimated at 45 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Australia
Japan
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Cardigans
P. L. Quesne
Garners
P.O
Your Personality Gift Centre
Your Musical Centre
Bennett's Radio & Sports Store
Gloucester
Ward’s River
Clapham
Broadmeadow
Poul Paton
Poultry Society
8. B. Relf
W. A. Belf
Sid Belf
Misses Jones & Newman
F. E. Jones
E. M. Newman
Church ST
Froces
Street & P Oe Bien Ltd
Loucester
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