Flax Growing and Harvesting Techniques Shared by Gladstone Bureau
The Gladstone Agricultural Bureau meets to appoint delegates and discuss flax plots at Laura Flax Mill. A detailed report by J M Black explains flax growing history in Victoria and wartime shifts, outlines sowing on clean land, seed bed preparation, rolling, and staggered harvesting. It covers seed rates, harvest readiness, threshing and milling, pricing under The Flax Agreement, and transport logistics from fields to mills including cartage payments and grading at the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam
W. JD. Pearce
PC. Augave
Messrs
R. P. Pollard
J. M. Pascoe
H.J. Norman
J. R Totter
D. Grundy
W. D. Pearce
Aligave
J. R. Potter
Laura Flax
W. Wirst
Tanra
J M. Black
L.A
Victoria
Great Britain
Europe
Australis
N.S
Jasmani S.A
Nes
Trad- Rock
Hospital Conference at Hawker Sees Delegates Discuss Fees
A hospital conference in Hawker on Saturday August 28 brought together delegates from Booleroo Centre Ceystill Brook Hawker Jamestown Orroroo and Peterborough. Attendees included Erin Walter M Cop Noel Johnson and other board members. discussions covered hospital rules uniform fees patient charges and care for out of area patients. The group toured facilities and hosted a social at the Royal Hotel before a Sunday excursion through Northern Winnlers Range returning to Hawker Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawker
Booleroo Centre
Ceystill Brook
Jamestown
Orroroo
Peterborough
Erin Walter
S.A
ET. Daly
J. Meter Nan
Daly Wated
Geom
L.A. Hospital Association Courcil
Awsree Ff
Faringhboundaries
Hawker and
Hawker Board
Hawker Boar
Royal Hotel
Beng
Albert Curyer
Jonkneyhrough Arkaba
Gems of Thought Reflections on Failure and Awareness
A fragmented collection of quotes from Huxley Whewell Eddy and others argues that failure signals misdirected energy and wrong channels. It emphasizes awakening to errors, persistence, and staying true to one’s best understanding to progress toward truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldous Huxley
Philin Sidney
Brande Rvery
William
Mary Baker Eddy
Children’s Book Week Poster and Slogan Competition
The Children’s Book Week Council invites entries for a poster and slogan competition in South Australia. Prizes awarded by age group 7 to 17. Send entries to the Public Library North Terrace Adelaide by November 7 1948. Posters become property of the committee unless returned. Winning posters may be used for display at next year’s exhibition. Slogans must reflect theme Books Tell the World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australid
Boul
Comury Leming Service
North Terre
Adelaide
Uni
Tee
Crystal Brook Bowling Club Annual Meeting Names Officials
Thirty one meters were present at the Club House on Monday evening August 14 for the Annual Meeting. Officials elected for the 1949 season include President M Mayger Senior Vice President W Dawsuh Junior Vice President My V Satwent Secretary W Cole Treasurer A Fisher Auditor H Prest and General Committee J Hurst IL Chap oun T Maker S Threangold. Members expect a successful season and the green to be in fine condition again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayger
Wr Wo Dawsuh
V. Satwent
W. Cole
A. Fisher
H. Prest
Messrs
J. Hurst
IL Chapoun
T. Maker
Threangold
Gladstone Rifle Club All Day Shoot Winners
Gladstone Rifle Club held a long day shoot with Ty Une Gladstone winning all four trophies. Wophies included Fahey Championship best rifle at all stages, Osman Aggregate best handicap, Lew Sav Bent Trophy, and the morning stage aggregates at 200, 500, and 700 yards. Final results list numerous shooters across multiple yards with weather noted as poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. iMack
Fahey
Osman
Lew Sav. Bent
Toy
RB Lines
L. J. Barten
Sherlaty Wo
P. AL Lines
Mo Weatherilly
Hoh
Black
Tata
Oxman
J Sargent
AL Batten
Woollwanl
Candy MO Dlek
Shela Gwe Ahi
Suvallacombe
Hon
Flavet
Tai
Sant
Yanis de
Ostuare
Ss. Walter
Flax Crop Competition and Weeding Practices Noted
The article reports on a flax crop competition in every flax growing district, with yields judged by a Mill Manager and District Agricultural Adviser using points and dockage. It notes water-reticants installed at flax mills, 13 mills in operation, and discussion of prices and yields affecting farm decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Tack
Angove
Mrr
Anpov
KB. Clothier
M . Fo
Kyle Blevins
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A. C. Read
Gladstone
Motor Garage
General Motors
Chevrolet
Pontiac
BUICK
H. V. McKay Massey Harris Pty. Ltd
Sandford & CO. Ltd
S.A. Egg Board Prompt Settlements
AW. Sandford & CO. Ltd
Wirrabara
E. K. Edwards
Subway
Main Street
Simmill
EGG Board
Condon's
North Laura
W. H. Moyle
Port Pirie
Austin
Laura Milling CO. Ltd
Gladstone Agricultural Bureau
Children's Book Council
Crystal Brook Bowling Club
Gladstone Rifle Club
R. D. Black
R Country Homes
Fadiola
Australia
Radiola
Carl E. Keller
E. J. Kranz
Caltowie
A.jr
Ariel
B.S.A
Royal Enfield
Ray Templer
Maynard
Kensington Road
Rose Park
J. P. Maddigan & Sons Builders, Contractors & Painters
W. G. Cook
Caltex Motors
G. Cook
Exner
Commonwealth Savings Bank
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