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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1937
Page
3
Field surveys show root and basal stalk rot caused by Gibberella saubinelli as widespread, destroying roots and causing premature ripening. Immediate stalk burning after harvest is urged, with cob rots and ear worm damage reducing grain quality. Seed from diseased ears causes seedling blight, while leaf spot fungi like Helminthosporium turcicum appear in wet seasons.
A new matter on maize production includes a classification of rarities by suitability for different maize growing districts. The guide is obtainable free on application to the Department of Agriculture, Box 36a, GLO, Sydney.
Scurf or soil stain is the common disease of sweet potatoes in this state. It causes superficial brown spots on tubers that may coalesce, leading to surface browning and possible shriveling during storage. The fungus Monilochaetes infuscans over winters on seed and vines, with alkaline and heavy organic soils promoting spread. Preventive steps include clean seed, seed dipping in corrosive sublimate, crop rotation, and using clean seed-bed soil while avoiding sweet potato refuse in manure.
A detailed agricultural note explains sodium chlorate as a soluble white salt usable as a foliage spray or dry fertilizer. It covers application rates for weeds, equipment types from knapsack to power sprayers, timing for best growth stages, weather considerations, sterilising soil effects, and essential safety precautions to protect stock and prevent fires.
Wise folk save money by making a family cough and influenza remedy with Heenzo. A bottle costs two shillings and when added to sweetened water yields a supply equal to eight imaginary bottles of ready mixed cough cold and influenza remedies. Over a million Australians use Heenzo annually. order from your chemist or store now.
Commercial and homebush stock reports from Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd Winchcombe Carson Ltd Maitland stock sales note cattle yardings of about 2092 in Sydney and lesser crates in Maitland with prices generally easing 10 to 20 pence. Cattle bulls cows and calves varied, pigs noted with brisk competition and prices broadly firmer on recent rates.
The Assistant Agrostologist warns against continual fodder cropping on worn land and promotes temporary pastures to rebuild fertility. He cites red clover and Italian rye grass on the north coast as key, noting improved maize and oats yields at Glen Innes Experimental Farm through clover rotations.
Church of England and other denominations schedule services on Sunday and weekdays at multiple locations including Gloucester Waukivory Nan jack Coolonogolook Forster and Craven. Ministers listed: Rev. Win Griffith Cochrane Rev D Glyn Jones Mr R Pereira Rev J A Webster Pastor B Martens and Rev Howard with times ranging from 7 to 11 and afternoon 2 30.
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