Seed saving urged as carrots face war shortage
NSW officials warn of vegetable seed scarcity due to war and import disruption. Growers urged to maximize seed use, avoid heavy sowing, and employ sound cultural methods. Advice covers soil preparation, shallow sowing, weed control, fertiliser integration, and staged plantings, with emphasis on coastal summer viability and labor limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Australia
U.S.A
A. H. E. McDonald
Division of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Nericulture
Bas Gpo
Sydney
AXEMAN S SPRINGBOARD FASCINATES AT SHOWS
Describes the springboard axeman act as Australian spectacle. Explains why four foot boards, iron toe shoes, and board holes are used to gain height and grip. Details on board dimensions, hole depth, boot tricks, and risks, noting heights often exceed practical labour.
Aunt Mary's Baking Powder promotion targets young brides
An Australian advertisement extols Aunt Mary's Baking Powder as key to light cakes and pastries. It touts a 400 recipe book, a colour illustrated guide, and a promotion offering a surprise tagret in exchange for parchment seals and stamps, inviting readers to post from Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoey
Aunt Mary
Till and Co, Pry, Ltd
Kent
Liverpool Sts
Sydney
Wheat growers informed of cropping position for season
The Minister for Commerce, W. J. Scully, announced that wheatgrowers will be licensed by the Wheat Stabilization Board to plant a normal Australia crop of 160 million bushels. Growers must follow their rotation without increasing area and larger growers may reduce intended plantings where possible. No excuses will be accepted for excessive sowing as war uncertainties and surplus disposal pressures persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton
W. J. Scully
Australia
Wheat Stabilization Board
Commonwealth
Notice to Caution Hunters at Willamby Farm
Warning that any person shooting hunting or interfering with fences at Willamby will be prosecuted without regard to persons. All previous permissions are hereby withdrawn. R. A. Fimson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamby
R. A. Fimson
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