Pasture Improvements Fertiliser Tests At Singleton
The Singleton district embraces pasture improvement with a fertiliser distributor loaned to farmers by the butter factory. At Baroona station 250 acres were topdressed in autumn 1927 with 4 cwt per acre superphosphate, boosting carry ing capacity and grass cover. plans aim to top-dress 500 more acres in autumn. Introduced grasses such as Wimmera rye tall oat grass Phalaris Bulbosa and subterranean clover gain attention with sowing programs under way.
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Singleton
H.C. Stening
Baroona
G. Beh
Lucerne
Stening
Gliders Prove Cheaper Than Engine Flight Tops
Modern air gliders show surprising results with lower costs than powered flight. A German glider can cost under £100, while skilled builders may spend only a few pounds. A record glider stayed aloft 44 hours 25 minutes covering 300 miles, and the altitude record reached 2445 feet, illustrating the relation between gliding and motorized aviation.
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Alm
Germany
Government eying changes to mining prospecting aid
In a NSW Legislative Assembly exchange Mr Horsington pressed the case for amending prospecting aid rules to allow government funds to test and prove ore deposits beyond the existing pound per foot support. Captain Chaffey outlined ongoing geophysical survey collaborations with other states and the Commonwealth, stating the aim is to prove ore bodies and improve methods rather than alter current procedures.
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Legislative Assembly
Horsington
Captain Chaffey
Government of
New South Wales
Commonwealth
Mr. Horsington
Chaffey
Ravens at the Tower Welcomed as Peace Members
Two new ravens arrive at the Tower of London and join the historic garrison as symbolic members. The birds are described as as old as the Beef-eatern, with enlistment and rations noted, while in Whitehall offices provisions exist for the oate. Cats are present for use, whereas the raven serves as an ornament.
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Tower
Tower of London
Whitehall
Oate
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