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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
6
An analysis notes persistent wool demand amid unsettled markets and rising import activity led by Germany and France. It discusses artificial fibre development, price effects, barter factors, and the race among manufacturing nations to secure fabric trade while signaling no imminent normal export boom.
The text discusses current prices and potential rises, noting readiness to buy. It references post 1914 selling experiences, wartime suspensions in Australia, and the first Sydney auctions held October 20 and 21, with a partial year ending June 3, 1915.
A historical reflection on mechanization transforming farms in Australia. The piece notes horse teams becoming minority, wool auctions, and government buyouts during 1916 20. It questions population growth, land consolidation, and future directions as tractors replace manual labor.
The article explains how bees enable cross pollination across many crops including lucerne, clover, stone fruits, apples, pears, and vegetables like pumpkins. It cites experiments showing significant seed yields with bee activity, notes growers plant apiaries, and references historical observations on bee contributions during wartime and their economic value beyond honey production.
Size is an important feature in breeding pigs. To reach market weights quickly and with lean fat, breed from pigs big within their class. Pork type stock should be large for rapid progeny growth. bacon type stock likewise. Overly extreme bacon types hinder maturity at porker weights. Size is inherited and can be lost through mating stock before full growth.
The author argues that machines will harm domestic employment by replacing workers in primary production. On average a modern farm needs a man only a few weeks for seeding and harvest, leaving most of the year without steady labor, making manual labor scarce and harder to obtain.
The Plashett Pastoral Co of Singleton NSW heads the $300 Lactation Herd Test conducted by the Federal Council of the Australian Wirrara Shorthorn Society. A seven-cow team averaged 7.1.58 Wh per animal over 273 days, delivering the top results in the event.
The article argues for greater cooperation between beekeepers and other primary producers to improve knowledge and benefits across farming. It warns that timing of fruit tree sprays harms bee colonies, advising spraying after petals fall. It favors selecting quiet, suitable apiary sites and responsible management, noting many farmers rent sites to beekeepers and urging beekeepers to build confidence and cooperation.
The Wilson Patent Cooler, built with a steel framework and woven ware shelves, is advertised as a durable, rust resistant cooler offered in four sizes. Testimonials from Mr. Slackwood, Mr. Wray, and Geo. Greve praise its long lasting use in bakehouses and shops. The ad claims substantial ice savings over time and notes reasonable pricing at local stores.
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