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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1950
Page
2
The Toodyay Herald outlines its expectations for all job printing requirements with emphasis on consistency and quality. It names the publication as the standard setter and invites local businesses to align with its printing guidelines.
Bolgart and New Norcia battled to a close first half with Bolgart’s heavier players edging ahead. Bolgart dominated the final quarter to win as refereeing was criticized for rule breaches and handling spoiling the game.
CSIRO and OSIRD entomologists study locust development to halt outbreaks before winged swarms form. Hoppers stay near hatching grounds for six weeks, marching factors include temperature density and plant cover. Targeted attacks in outbreak centers using bait and spray could protect pastures in New South Wales and Victoria.
In a BBC program Vernon Hamer, a sheep farmer, says he once asked his young daughter to choose among the first lambs of the year. She replied with a blunt wish for the burnt one.
The notice outlines changes to tea and butter coupons with new ration periods starting 15 May. Tea coupons 77-80 become available after 14 May 1950 and butter coupons 68-60 after 14 May 1960. One tea coupon covers 2 or 4 coupons, equaling 4 lb, rotating over 12 weeks. One butter coupon equals 4 lb with 3 coupons issued every four weeks. weekly butter ration listed as 6 oz.
CSIRG Division of Animal Health and Production tested insecticidal fogs as an alternative to swim dips and power sprays for controlling me twenty parasites in sheep. An American fogging agent developed during the wet season was used with DDT and other insecticides. Fog trials reduced adult parasites but did not provide durable control, suggesting limited field effectiveness and the need for integrated methods.
The notice explains that dates times and specifics of upcoming events cannot be published as free paragraphs. It states such items should appear as advertisements and will be promoted as news items when possible.
Attendees faced light turnout due to rain as Artes Minutes chair T. Drake-Brockman led a late start. A motion urged fairer artes deliveries to farmers and a shift of funds for rent and pendice mixed super. A Shell show at Hill’s garage drew locals and praise from Mr. Hill and Shell reps. C.W.A. held a monthly meeting chaired by Mrs. McDonald with domestic agenda items, noting prior branch openings.
Du Pont reports orlon, a synthetic fiber, proves tougher than nylon in long term tests. Orlon shirts and underwear were repeatedly washed for weeks, while orlon window curtains were sold to 2000 households. Tests showed fabrics withstood 100 launderings and retained a pressed look.
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