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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 04, 1939

Page

6

Agricultural and Pastoral Interests on Erosion Study

The piece outlines soil erosion in Australia driven by irrigation expansion and grazing. It notes groups i, v, vi on Map 1, pasture improvement, and the need to check deterioration while avoiding overreaction to desert sandhill theories. Emphasizes rotational cropping, mixed farming, and erosion control methods amid droughts and variable rainfall.

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Vegetable Growing Hints From a Humus Rich Garden

Older agricultural notes describe soil as vital for vegetables grown on alluvial flats and rockier soils. Cucumber care includes pinching runners and picking at peak size. cabbages and cauliflowers require rich soil and protection from heat while carrots need deep, fine seedbeds and thinning. Beetroot and silver beet offer resilient yields with manure, erosion concerns noted in Victoria and South Australia, plus long term soil management gains.

Becoming Popular or a Price Advance for Farm Produce

A fragment discusses rising popularity and the expectation by farmers for an advance in the price of their produce. A speaker notes general impressions about Germans believing in peace and harboring ambigious desires, touching on potential for any major international conflict.

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Under Cast Inquiries on Agricultural Prices and Policy

A government inquiry examines why low agricultural prices persist and why action is lacking. The scope includes the industry's continued capitalisation, potential foreign trade policy changes, and possible cost reductions via tax and rail concessions. A committee is to collect data, warning that mere investigation wastes time.

Australia

Farming Abroad Impressions From Hamilton Visitor

Mr Dr Bryant of Hamilton New Zealand has returned from overseas travel and shared impressions of farming communities in England and Germany. He explored economic conditions and social life of English and German peoples, noting Germany’s planned economy and broader social aspects observed during his tour.

Dr. Bryant Hamilton New Zealand Bryant England Germany Jar. Bryant

Feeding of Dairy Cows For Butter Production

The text explains that a cow’s value as a butter producer depends on her rapacity and feed. If a dairyman provides ample good purchase fodder, the cow will show her capacity to produce milk and butter relative to the feed supplied, aiming for maximum output.

Barter Trade Between Australia and Germany

Australian and German businesses conduct barter deals with payments in kind. Several firms have private transactions that concern official state relations and may influence wheat prices. Canberra reports ongoing talks with Germany on a trade framework, but a comprehensive barter treaty does not seem imminent.

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British Herds Registry Report From Great Umaiy

Fragmented OCR text discusses cattle herd statistics in Britain. Mentions December HM Mur and The Hegisver Wal Inst, with names and figures garbled. Indicates publication of herd registry data and regional references to Exestatad and Wales.

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Use More Fruit in Australian Fruit Industry Experiments

A garbled historical note discusses fruit industry trials in Australia. It mentions experiments and government roles, with references to apples and juice experiments. Despite unclear phrasing, the text points to early Australian fruit testing and industrial hopes for improved production and market impact.

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