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Trials in Manilla District Wheat Trials and Yields
Mr Mark Reynolds overseeing experiments of agriculture in Manilla district. Wheat varieties sown May 4 yield per acre varied with soil. Treatments used include superphosphate and sulphate of ammonia with potash. Oats produced good fodder though grain yields lower. Stem rust damaged all wheat varieties. Delays in harvest increased wind losses. Local officials Norris and Veneus conducted a depth trial with 15 bushels per acre. Political commentary follows on Lang Government’s performance.
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Manilla
Mark Reynolds
Eee
Acre
Alu
Messrs Norris and
Veneus
Federation
Gallipoli
Barwang