Papers relating to the service of Cyril John Watson, 1941-1945 - Part 16
Aya Mama
Aya mama jangan mama marah beta
Aya mama jangan mama marah beta
Aya mama jangan mama marah beta
Mama pun mahu sahaya sudah tahu
Jangan gila, memutar dadu.
dadu teysutar di-atas tanah,
bagini bidup, kami soldadu,
tidak tabu kubur di-mana.
Refrain -
Di-punggir laut laut, dengarkan seru
Suaranya lembut yang amat merdu
Di-punggir laut laut, yang amat merdu
Waktu-nya di-terang butan, terring pun bersch
Kapan kami pulang belum-nya di-pesti
Waktu-nya di-terang bulan, teungat di-hate.
N.B. U.S Measures
EXTRACTS FROM "SOILLESS GROWTH
of PLANTS" by Ellis & Swaney (Apl '38)
NUTRIENT FORMULAS
Stock solutions of Trace Elements
Stock Solution A — (BMZ solution)
In ½ gallon of water are simultaneously
dissolved 3.2 grams (1 teaspoon)
each of boric acid (H3BO3), manganese
sulphate (MnSO4 . 7H2O) and zinc
sulphate (ZnSO4 . 7H2O).To this
solution ½ teaspoon of copper
sulphate (CuSO4 . 5H2O) is added if
desired. This solution may be
added to culture solutions at any
time before use.
Ideas for cultivation:- Strawberries, onions
lettuce, apple cucumbers, (butter beans), chillies,
red and black currants, passionfruit. (banana & other)
Daphne, tulips, maiden hair fern, carnations,
Stock Solution B -
Dissolve 0.8 gms (¼ Tspoon) of iron
(ferric) chloride (FeCl3) or nitrate
(Fe(NO3)3 ) in 1 pint water.
Ferrous sulphate (FeSO4 . 7H2O) may be
used as source of iron but has
greater tendency to precipitate from
solution. Stock solution B should
only be added immediately before use.
In using any of culture solutions
described, Stock Sol. A may be
added in proportion of 10 cc (2 Tspoon)
to each 5 gals. of culture solution
if pure chemicals are used, or in
proportion of 5 cc (1 Tspn) to each
5 gal if commercial grade chemicals
are used.
Experiment with mushrooms in wood wool
or similar material may prove interesting.
Stock Solution B should be
added to culture solutions just
before use in propn. of 20 cc (4 Tspn)
of B to each 1 gal of culture mixture.
Under conditions (bright days) iron
may be used fast, if signs of iron
chlorosis, additional may be added.
FORMULA 1 Fertilising salts for culture solution
MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE (KH2PO4) 5.9
5.9 gm/5 gals. {1¼ Tspn/5 gal (approx)}
CALCIUM NITRATE Ca(NO3)2 . 4H2O)
20.1 gm/5 gal - 4 Tspn/5 gal.
MAGNESIUM SULPHATE (MgSO4 . 7H2O)
10.7 gm/ 5 gal - 2½ Tspn/5 gal
AMMONIUM SULPHATE (DRY) ((NH4)2 SO4)
1.8 gm/5 gal - ½ Tspn/5 gal
Each of these chemicals is dissolved
separately in about 1 pint or more
of water, then solutions mixed
and then diluted to 5 gallons.
Trace elements are added as
directed (see Stock Solutions A & B).
The inclusion of Ammon. Sulph.
is said to be beneficial in
maintaining the pH value of solutions
within smaller range.
FORMULA II
MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE {3.9 gm/5 gal
KH2PO4 {1 Tspn/5 gal
SODIUM NITRATE {6.4gm/5 gal
NaNO3 {1 Tspn/5 gal
MAGNESIUM SULPHATE {10.3 gm/5 gal
MgSO4 . 7H2O {2½ Tspn/5 gal
CALCIUM CHLORIDE {3.2 gm/5 gal
CaCl2 (DRY) {1 Tspn/5 gal
Each salt is dissolved separately,
then mixed & diluted to 5 gal.
Trace elements are added.
Two elements (sodium & chlorine)
are not usually considered as
plant food, nevertheless they do
no harm in such low concentrations.
FORMULA III -- Culture solutions
prepared from commercial grade chemicals.
SUPERPHOSPHATE {5.8gm/5 gal
(MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE) CaHPO4 {2 Tspn/5 gal
SODIUM NITRATE {6.4gm/5 gal
NaNO3 {1 Tspn/5 gal
MAGNESIUM SULPHATE {10.3 gm/5 gal
MgSO4 .7H2O {2½ Tspn/5 gal
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE {3.9 gm/5 gal
KCl {1 Tspn/5 gal
Each salt dissolved separately, mixed
then diluted to 5 gal. Superphosphate
usually carries small amounts of
insoluble matter, which can be allowed
to settle & clear solution poured off.
N.B. ½ quantities Trace solutions used.
Formulas l, ll & lll have produced good
results with vegetables and flowers.
FORMULAS IV, V, VII --
IV V VI
POTASS. Sulph. 5.6 gm
K2SO4 1 Tspn
MAG. Sulph. 7.3 gm 4.9 2.4
MgSO4 1½ 1¼ 2/3
Double. Super 8.6 gm 5.7 2.8
Ca(H2PO4)2 2¼ 1½ ¾
POTASS. NITRATE 12.0 gm 16.0 16.0
KNO3 2½ 3¼ 3¼
Amon. Sulph. 4.0 gm 4.9 10.4
(NH4)2SO4 1 1¼ 3
Experimenters advocate FORM IV
during cloudy months of winter.
FORM V during moderately bright seasons
& FORM VI in very bright days of
summer.
If growth tends to be a little
soft, the concentrations of salts
may be increased, or even doubled.
If desired, in these 3 formulas,
trace elements may be used, but
not in full quantities.
HYDROPONICS Plants can be grown
in sand, cinders, glass wool, wood
wool &c. Sand can be boiled for
15-20 mins. to render bacteria free.
AVOID - metal containers, galvanised
piping, wire baskets, &c.
Rubber & glass preferable. Wire
to be coated with PETROLEUM ASPHALT
(avoid coal tar.)
DO change solutions regularly -
spray leaves & around roots.
LOOK TO aeration of roots &
solutions. Pump air through
solution.
Systems can be arranged with
capillary glass syphons or
lamp wick &c.
Wire baskets packed with
cotton wool with solution up
to the roots in jar. [Beware]
Look to aeration of roots.
About 1 quart solution should
be sufficient for average household
plant, changing once per
week. Water to be added to
solution to make up loss by
evaporation.
Seeds may be propagated in
well drained sand tray with
Glass cover. (minimise evaporation)
Seeds pushed about ½" into
the wet sand, and then
sprayed freely with solotution
consisting of one part of
regular fertilising solution
to three parts of water.
DO NOT place in hot sunlight.
In winter, room 60° - 70°F satisfactory.
When seeds sprout, place in
sunlight. DONT leave glass
cover fully on, as it causes
overheating.
When adding water, spray
plant and wash sands &c
around roots to overcome
collection of salts.
Staying may be done by
splitting corks & reaming.
Then packing stem with
cotton wool.
Solution should have slightly
acid value. (pH5-6).
Can be ascertained by Nitrazine
Test papers. Sulph. acid can be added
Hand drawn diagram - see original document
Can be used in tiers - from the
bottom of one to the top of
another.
Hand drawn diagram - see original document
If wishing to caulk seams,
or coat wire, use hot
asphalt of petroleum extraction.
Hand drawn diagram - see original document
By raising or lowering bucket of
solution, the nutrient solution
is flooded into or withdrawn
from the box containing aggregates.
BUSINESS COGITATIONS -
Renovations & fittings. ∧Suitable comfortable furniture.
Partnership deeds &c ∧ Auction Sales Act. Real Estate Act.
Filing system & records.
"Letter writing - personal, not stilted, ∧human.
Telephone conversations.
Services in respect of vet, work, &c.
Scientific farming, manuring &c
Complete abstract of S Charges from B.S. immed.
after each sale. Particularly credit notes for
cartage A/cs, division of Comm a/c into Branches.
Consider introduction of duplicated receipt.
Keep on hand price lists farm machinery,
manures, tanks, wire, &c.
Also formulae for capacity tanks, dams,
haystacks, irrigation charges, &c.
List of insurance premiums for various farm
& comparison (if possible) to distribute.
Coal for fires, possibillity of grates.
Cup of morning tea &c.
Cartage kept to gate, with receipts constantly
checked.
Scrap book or folder of cuttings &c of land
sales, to keep up with valuations.
Commonwealth Year Book.
Motto for staff - A place for everything & everything
in its place.
With discretion, attempt to make client
realise he is getting service, part. with advert.
Distributions of handbills &c & display
for Advt (a) Bundle of bills stapled to
strong back, enabling the tearing off of sheets.
(b) Sheet celluloid fastened with staples to
back holding sheets in place, enabling them
to be read and pulled out.
Radio Ads. more in style of short snappy
reminders at intervals "Remember this
you cannot have again that lost opportunity"
Sale cards with several sheets of paper
stapled on, can be used a few times.
Circularising would seem to be the best & possibly
least expensive means of advertising.
Stencils may be feasible for clear notation
of sale cards. Possibility of light blue cards.
Contact J Vance re inspection H T McKay Ltd.
*Loose leaf folder for each property &c
with diary, and ruled books same size.
Keep under one cover in yearly bundles.
Enquire loose leaf systems & compare costs in
cheap paper for Bgs. Sales Book. Advantage
in loose sheets, which can be passed on.
Log Books for any firm vehicles and
check running costs. Clarification of private
and business running costs. Suggest dividing
costs on yearly basis from log books.
Interest to be taken in Shows & Young
Farmers Clubs &c.
Celluloid or slate scriblers for yard use, in
small holder with loose papers at back.
N.B. Two trips to do with Dad, as often talked
about. (1) The old home and environs at KYNETON
(2) [[Pannoobamawm?]] (3) Waranga Basin. More
interest to be shown to parents. (& appreciation)
Poultry Notes
Housing - 4 sq.ft. per bird. Perch space 9".
Half area (front) strewn with straw for
scratching & feeding in. NO draughts of air.
Perches hinged & able to be folded back to
facilitate cleaning.
Lice - Black leaf up along perch, about 2 hrs
before birds perch for night.
Spouting makes very good trough for
feeding mash. Shellgrit. Ash bath.
Easterly aspect best for site (E - N)
Perches 3"x2" (2"x2")
Feed - 4½ oz per bird per day :-
2 oz mash, 2 oz grain, balance greens.
varies as weather.
Sydney Meat Preserving Co meat meal
Allegg - Salt, Bone Meal
Greens - Wongbock, lucerne, silver beet.
N.S.DAVIDSON YARRAN YOUNG N.S.W.
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