Disease of cattle and sheep discussed with remedies and precautions
A Victorian agricultural note outlines coccidiosis in calves with symptoms and treatments, plus lamb disease forms and nonfatal jaundice in sheep. It covers feed, shelter, and sanitation practices, notes the absence of a cure, and stresses preventive management and improved grazing. It also critiques inflation’s impact on Australia and calls a broad government industry conference for stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. McQueen
Wein
Wiry
Lepariwid
Agriculture
Australia
Institute of Public Affairs
Wolied
Spring Sowing of Pastures Advice for Victoria
Pasture officers of the Victorian Department of Agriculture advise spring sowing as best in heavy rainfall areas where winter ground stays wet. They urge thorough soil preparation and a fine seedbed mulch for rapid seedling development, noting drought resistant species suit spring sowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian Department of Agriculture
Pumpkin Growing Instructions From Horticultural Supervisor
September’s lull is a warning for gardeners to prepare pumpkin beds early. Mr. Geo Yam advises setting first flowers by December end to extend the growing season and boost yields. Planting on slight fill with rotted manure helps water diversion from crowns and fertiliser should be applied as side dressings after planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orboo
Geo Yam
Victorian Department of Agriculture
Course in Market Milk by Victorian Department at Werribee
A four week course conducted by the Victorian Department of Agriculture at the School of Dairy Technology Werribee will run from October into early November 1950. It aims to help milk industry operatives gain a better understanding of milk production handling and processing fundamentals and quality control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
School of Dairy Technology
Werribee
Prevent Grapefruit Drop Using Sodium 2 4-D Spray
A historical note describes using sodium 2 4-D as a spray to prevent grapefruit drop. It cites precise chemical concentrations and preparation steps for local chemical suppliers and mentions an emulsified spray improving adherence to fruit.
Cucumber Varieties For High Yield And Pickling Use
Cucumbers yield varies by type with short harvest windows. Breon and Chicago Pickling perform well for salad and pickling, reaching seven inches long and two inches thick. Frequent picking drives overall yield and fruit quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatin
Binge Hyarm Sai
Bart Ecuitibe
Pune
Liege
New Marine Radar Range 100 Miles Promises Advanced Shipboard Use
Amalgamated Wirerim announces a successful development of a Marconi marine radar unit with 40 mile range, surpassing prior commercial limits. The Radiolocator FV is more compact, retains essential features like range rings and bearing indicators, and adds new display and remote viewing capabilities for improved navigation and observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Wirerim
Marconi Marine
Automatic Pulse Length Change in Target Locator System
The article describes automatic pulse length adjustment in a new target locator system. It notes two pulse lengths for 1 to 2 mile ranges and longer ranges up to 40 miles, improving definition and illumination. Automatic frequency control and extensive metering ensure stable performance, with advances reducing valve count and cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lise Wien
Aliorter
Basco Fir
Privghier
Optumum
Demuth
Dlesspitas
Buick
Nursing Digest Reveals Life of Nurses in Victoria
The Hospitals and Charities Commission publishes Nursing Digest with photographs and articles on student life midwifery hospital atmosphere and nursing careers. It explains how to become a nurse where to train required qualifications and offers copies from 61 Spring Street Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospitals and Charities
Allan Marshall
Vietoria
Nichy
Nursing Digest
Hospitals and Charities Commission
Spring Street
Melbourne
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Cauli
Victoria
Vieturan Department of Agriculture
Benalla
Australorp
Benalla Hatchery
G. R. McCartasy
Packeia
Oliver
Marconi
Euter Pat- Vem Unik Teporliig
E. Premes
Cyhelma Ford Research
Bn Ad Divicon
Iwi Idem
Willy
Puneapoestoil Onda
Wailer
Poco Pias
Poeliediar
Lucille Salon
Lucille
Millers
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