Congo sugar grass boosts milk, feeds cattle in droughts
Congo grass, native to the Congo and Sierra Leone, tolerates cold and heat and grows on sand to swamp. Farmers report cows yield richer milk, horses and cattle prefer it, and sheep eat it when other feed is scarce. It forms shelter, silage is ideal, with high carrying capacity though variable. Samples may be planted now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congo
Sierra Leone
Napier
Rhodesia
New Zealand
Congo Suruss
DANGER ZONE FOR GIRLS
A column discusses prohibition era ethics about underage drinking at dances in London and mothers handling their daughters' exposure to alcohol. It contrasts prudence with new prohibition realities and ends with an unrelated ad for Woods' Peppermint Care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sir AL
Maurice Low
Morning Post
London
Bonalbo Caesarean Operation Death Risk Narratives
Dr Alex Watt government medical officer and Matron Ramsay faced a rough Bonalbo road trip to reach a patient in extremis. In a dimly lit three room shack they performed a difficult caesarean under minimal equipment, saving mother and child. The story highlights surgical skill and courage in remote NSW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenterfield
Alex Watt
Bonatdo
Bonalbo
Matron Ramsay
Torquay” Hospital
Traterfield
Sydney
Aother
Yet
Medica
Loult
Tne
Joann
Tenterfield Star
Market activity at Pitt Son and Badge port sales
The market opened with good competition and held firm through the sales. Lower qualities showed strongest demand while inferior grades weakened. high quality and second class lots brought steadier to slightly higher prices amid overall solid activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt Son & Badge
Hales
Einter Erades
Suualls Y Ltd
Commonwealth converts war loan at 5½ percent offer
Commonwealth Treasurer Dr Earle Page outlines conversion terms for the £67,000,000 44 percent war loan due Sept 15. New money bears 5½ percent interest at par. old holdings may convert and receive a 2/5 per £100 interim payment plus a cash bonus at 1 percent per annum to Dec 15. Tax and timing details included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GM. Dash
Commonwealth Loan
Earle Page
Commonwealth
Page
Australia
Melbourne
Sydney
Manilla Council renews plea for federal rate relief
The Dram aye Municipality forwards a letter urging the Commonwealth Government to cover rates on unoccupied Crown Lands and to meet municipal claims. It asks the district member to press shires and municipalities to pursue commonwealth support for Service Homes properties and other rate obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Dramaye
Local Councils Push for Commonwealth Payment on Municipal Services
A motion moved by Sir Thomas Henley MLA urged the Commonwealth to pay for services to trading and other properties that benefit from municipal services. He argued government properties in Westminster London cost councils £100,000 annually, with local bodies already funding many services. The motion was carried amid calls for the Commonwealth to avoid denying its tax obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Henley
M.L.A
Westminster
London
Commonwealth
Hiss
Drommerne
Ald Kennedy
Continental Sunday Contention in Australia Sparks Debate
The preacher from Armidale argues against mixing secular sports with religious observance, stating Continental Sunday should not be eroded by games. He cites France and other nations, urging religious sanctity despite modern leisure in Australia.
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St.Peter’s
Richmond
Australia
Rey
Itirhinaud
Weil
France
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Benton
Osborne Road
Manly
Arrangemelt
Swealth
Poser
Saeed
Ford
F.O.R
F.O.B
Ford Assembly
Fordson
Ford Motor Company OF Australia Pty. Ltd
Clifton’s Ltd
Barraba
Bingara
Manilla & Tamworth
George St
Woods
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