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Queensland Agricultural Journal, Vol. 6, No. 2, 68 pages, August 1916. State of Queensland.

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Agriculture. Page 53
• The Cultivation of Sweet Potatoes
• Seed Maize for Disposal, 1916-17 includes photos
• The value of soil explosives
• Oil Seeds which may be profitably grown in Queensland
• Canaigre
• Cotton Notes
• Cotton Planting includes diagram
• Some uses of prickly-pear
• Lime for farmers and fruit-growers

Pastoral. Page 75
• Proposed type standard for British breeds of sheep
• A worm new to Queensland includes diagrams
• Importation of Nubian Goats

Dairying. Page 80
• The dairy herd, Queensland Agricultural College, Gatton
• Density of Australian Honey

Poultry. Page 81
• Report on egg-laying competition, Queensland Agricultural College, June 1916, includes tables
• Doubtful eggs – Who is to blame by D.F. Laurie
• The Treatment and prevention of sore-head, or Chicken Pox, by means of Vaccination

The Orchard. Page 89
• Fiji Banana Trade includes tables
• Experiment in shipping Durian Seeds
• Farming at Landsborough includes photos
• Some notes on Citrus Canker by J.R. Cullen

Tropical Industries. Page 96
• Sisal Hemp
• Rubber
• The Rice Farmer
• A new insect pest of sugar-cane

Botany. Page 104
• Illustrated notes on the weeds of Queensland includes diagram
• To waterproof a coat

Science. Page 107
• A new and prolific source of Glycerine
• Rosella and tomato vinegar

General Notes. Page 109
• The workers’ Compensation act of 1916 is now in force
• Infallible remedy for Sea-sickness

Answers to Correspondent. Page 110
• Area of Australian and New Zealand
• Use of explosives in subsoiling citrus fruit trees
• To Corn Beef
• To obtain a right angle

The Markets. Page 112
• Prices of Farm produce in the Brisbane Markets for July, 1916
• Vegetables-Turbot Street Markets
• Southern Fruit Markets
• Prices of Fruit – Turbot Street Markets
• Top Prices, Enoggera yards, June, 1916
• Statistics
• Rainfall in the Agricultural Districts
• Astronomical Data for Queensland

Farm and Garden Notes for September. Page 117
• Orchard Notes for September
• The Southern Coast Districts
• The tropical coast districts
• The southern and central tablelands

Item Type:Journal
Volume:6
Number:2
Number of Pages:68
Date:August 1916
Publisher:State of Queensland
Corporate Creators:Queensland. Department of Agriculture and Stock
Subjects:Agriculture > Agriculture (General)
Agriculture > Agriculture (General) > Documents and other collections
Agriculture > Agriculture (General) > History
Agriculture > Agriculture (General) > Agricultural education
Agriculture > By region or country > Australia > Queensland > Periodicals
Live Archive:14 May 2026 00:57
Last Modified:14 May 2026 00:57

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