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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1939
Page
6
Ra Rodger advertises 1939 Australorp and White Leghorn quality chicks at £3 10s per 100 with sex unknown and pullet sexing offered at £7 per 100. Burnside Poultry Farm calls for inquiries.
Quality white leghorn chicks advertised from Castlemain Bros Modern Hatchery. Bred from selected stock and hatched in electric incubator. Booking for mid July delivery. Day old pullets 7s per 100, 90 per 100, day old unsexed 3s 10d per 100, 50 per 1 000 freight extra. Also Orpingtons and other stock available as listed with delivery and prices. Contact Fred W Basen, Belmont, street address provided.
The article examines how climate affects light and dual purpose poultry. It notes light breeds such as Leghorns suffer early in production from temperature shifts and should be housed under stable systems, with mid July handled operations and afternoon work. Dual purpose breeds are calmer but heat sensitive, with selection guidance toward active breeders and caution against mid-winter shifts.
A disrupted water supply swiftly affects growth and egg production in laying flocks. The text notes drinking water as a crucial factor in rearing chicks and adult birds, with cooler conditions and adequate supply enhancing feed efficiency and performance, while heat and drought worsen outcomes.
Historical notes describe a trap nesting system to identify early laying pallets by colored leg bands. Early layers show large keel roominess and ravenous appetite, aiding culling and selective breeding to boost egg production. Data from 1937 UK and other regions cited for per capita egg consumption.
Mrs A A Broad of Sutton Grange Victoria selected Navua Wonderful Countt from Navua Stud Far Richmond NSW to advance Jersey breeding. The young bull, third in under 12 months at Sydney Royal Show, is sired by undefeated Navua Volunteer and dammed by Spotted Countess, an imp Jersey Island prize winner. Spotted Countess has produced multiple champions, carrying Countess bloodlines through Golde Countess and Countess Anemone, with milk and butterfat yields noted in NSW records.
A historical note describes a spit root in Australia for juice development and rising U S demand. It cites can counts from 1930 to 1938 and estimates that during the 1938 fiscal year Americans drank about 80 million gallons of canned fruit juices and over 30 million gallons of tomato juice.
The Victorian Central Citrus Asav firms gain high commendations for orange publicity this season. A steady demand for orange juice is noted and the campaign’s health value is emphasized. At the National Farmers Union annual meeting, officials urged the government to implement price insurance to support home farmers and ensure price levels cover production costs and wages.
NSW officials report Jersey cattle leading in herd tests with high yields and fatigue data cited. Records show Jerseys achieving top averages across April tests, with notable individuals like Kelvinaide Targaw’s Honey Boy and Sheikh leading milk and fat percentages. Farmer and Settler coverage notes industry praise and calls for support for dairy farmers amid rising bread costs.
The federation notes thousands of cases of stall sizes being removed from the charter area as a result of a practical selling drive. One demand for these sizes has been stimulated. An item used in England was despatched to its new home by airplane.
Poultry keepers face a question of valuing fowls droppings as manure for grassland. The writer argues its high natural value compared with farm stock, noting conditions affecting concentration and weed seed risk. Estimated annual manure value per fowl is not less than 20, with caveats about litter and application.
The article discusses the challenges of utilizing poultry manure on farms, focusing on transport, drying, storage, and distribution in wet states. It notes high costs, variable market demand, and the difficulty of creating a reliable process to produce high nitrogen manure, with air drying and under-barn collection methods offering limited success.
The report details treatment and yields from multiple mines including Mt Muynerald, Hill 50, Swan Bitter, Boogardie State Battery, and Cue State Battery. It notes ore tons processed, fine gold yields, plant repairs, construction of a five head battery, and ongoing development at several digs near Mt Magnet and Boogardie with varied production outcomes and plans for future operations.
Fragmented OCR text markets a product named Renu Liquid Nu Metal with a deposit plan and trial option. It lists a Perth address Modern Distributors at G2 St George's Terrace and a phone contact, suggesting mail order sales and COD.
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