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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1941
Page
3
Coastal dairy farmers discover high nitrogen fertilizer boosts winter fodder yields. Trials show Shirleys or Sulphide No 9 with ammonia or super yield more than super alone. A Manning River farm harvested nine tons per acre of green oats after using No 9 and ammonia blend, with dense, early growth.
Grave-diggers at Parkes cemetery chased a four foot brown snake with a six inch head. The snake had wedged its head through an aluminium pierced flower bowl to drink, carrying the bowl over the ground. Reverend H C Wilson later transported the snake to town for onlookers to view.
The United States Senate voted 60 to 31 to pass the Lease-or-Lend Bill supplying further aid to Britain. Debate lasted 17 days with 49 Democrats, 10 Republicans, and one Independent for the measure, while 13 Democrats, 17 Republicans, and one Progressive opposed it. The bill, with $1.8 billion in materials, returns to the House for revision, and the President would seek further appropriations as needed. It centers on presidential control of weapon production for use against the Axis and foreshadows economic warfare strategies including pooling shipping resources, halting shipments to Japan and Russia for reshipment to Germany, and freezing Axis credits.
A Turkish official stated Turkey will defend itself but not fight automatically if attacked, promising cooperation with Britain and use of its army and geography. Reports say Bulgaria issued an ultimatum to Greece within 24 hours, demanding demobilisation and territorial concessions to Germany. Yugoslav leaders reportedly plan a non aggression pact with Germany, while an Italian submarine attacked a British convoy in the Aegean and was sunk.
Primary Producer discusses autumn timber poisoning using arsenic, sap flow timing to reduce suckering, with a free leaflet from the Department of Agriculture in Sydney. Also reports butter production in 1940-41 at 1,833,420 cwt, with declines across Queensland New South Wales and Victoria, and advises timely painting of rotted wood or rusting iron with a free pamphlet on painting on the farm.
Chief Secretary Mr Tonking proposes changing ballot papers from alphabetical order to by lot. The draw will occur in the presence of candidates and their representatives.
A compilation of odd mishaps from 1940 Australia cites many victims including Ron Richards, Alan Smith, James McCormack, and Alan Keyes in bizarre events. Reports describe injuries from a bursting water cock, a paralyzing spine fracture, a wasp sting triggering a crash, and a bush fire sparked by a bottle-tossed electric wire, among others.
The Solicitor-General directing the Minister for Repatriation has ruled that Tinless death or injury linked to war service makes a soldier and his dependents ineligible for pensions. The Victorian Returned Soldiers League notes the ruling applies to all AJP members and all men volunteering for service during the war while in Australia. National trainees fall under a separate Act.
Mr Geo Farvam reported a fine sample of Factor potatoes grown with G W Simpson on the Tops. The crop, from about 4 acres, is estimated to yield 700 bags and demonstrates the Tops country is suitable for potatoes and other root crops. Percy Yook also reportedly has a fine crop.
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