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Newspaper

Mackay Mercury

Location

Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 05, 1905

Page

3

Nitrogenous manures and farm experimentation

The article discusses nitrogenous manures, their varying effectiveness in Australia, and the need for farmer driven experiments. It outlines a simple plan for small scale trials on one tenth of an acre to compare potash, nitrogen, and phosphoric acid effects, urging farmers to test and document results themselves.

Polamic Australia Australis Victoria New South Wales L Wiebeerer Belpz

Shipments and frost hit sugar industry report

The Brigawarr arrived with a Proserpine sugar cargo from Matkayasi and is due for another shipment. Frost caused greater damage than calendar showed to the Clarence River crop, with losses around £15,000 and brewers insured up to £2,500. A House of Representatives review shows 13 mills and a tramway built under Government control, eight mills and the tramway未 fulfilled monetary obligations, total government responsibility over works since 1804 at £415,000 and mills overall £53,774, with interest £76,802 and a debit balance £42,714. Mr M Williams plans to use the report to press for Sugar Bounty Amendment.

Clarence River Queeceland Melbourne House of Thurmtay Gove Returnt M'Williams Tate

Feeding Sugar Molasses to Work Stock in Louisiana

An address by Dr. William H. Dalrymple of LSU dated May 11 1903 discusses using molasses as a primary nutrient for plantation livestock. It notes typical daily quantities around 8 to 12 pounds per head, with some variation, and stresses molasses digestibility, balance with starch, and economy of overfeeding.

William H. Dalrymple Louisiana State University Wolf Louisiang Tagar Newton

Sugar bounty stalemate prompts White sugar reform plan

Federal and State wrangle over continuing the sugar bounty and excise duties. A. Fisher, member for Wide Bay, outlines a practical scheme: £4 excise per ton and £3 bounty on white-grown sugar in 1907, tapering to £2 by 1909, with £2 left for state distributions. The plan aims to keep bounty direct to growers while preserving revenue.

Queensland A. Fisher Wide Bay Fisher Daily Mail Melbourne Mr. Fisher Commonwealth Widhe

Sugar policy debate includes bounty rules and import drawbacks

An excerpt from a Daily Mail discussion covers tariff maintenance for growers, proposed penalties for bounty misuse, and full drawback on imported sugar for export foods. It notes expected Labour support, mixed views from New South Wales and Victoria, and timing to be soon in the Budget Speech.

PP Pie Ag Padberg Per Otta Daily Mail

Rifle Club Meeting Plans 3rd Squadron Event

A meeting of the Military Rifle Club connected with the 3rd Squadron 15th Regiment A.S.H. was held in the Drill Shed on Tuesday night. It was decided to hold mat and organize further activities.

Rifle Club 15Th Regiment A.S.H

Under Contract for Deli Delivery to Victorian Gov

A contract has been awarded for deli delivery services to the Victorian government. The agreement outlines supply terms, schedule, and pricing details, with delivery to government facilities across the region.

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