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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
3
The text discusses lambing season and care for ewes, noting the need to protect from dogs, the impact of barking sticks or unfamiliar surroundings, and how quiet, attentive tending improves the ewe and her lamb. It emphasizes kindness to a vulnerable animal and the economic value of proper care.
A Midlands report discusses how sheep farmers face seasonal fodder shortages and lambing timing challenges. It notes feeding methods at Cramore Park, Lefroy remarks on daily fodder supply, water access, and shared grazing practices to sustain flocks through summer drought and early autumn.
A breeder reflects on lamb production in South Australia versus New Zealand, noting earlier, fatter lambs in Australia. He discusses feed strategies, dangers of overgrazing, and chaffing as a cost-effective option. The text compares ewe breeds, ram types, and breeding goals, advocating crossbreeding to combine merino traits with three quarter bred stock for better late-season lambs.
The piece highlights Pinus indicus as a rapid grower yielding high value per acre over twenty years, even with minimal effort. It argues for shelter belts and wind breaks to reduce rainfall loss, diversify land use, and improve land appearance. Lucerne and native trees are praised for multiple benefits, including fodder and ornament.
A fragment discusses Australian work themes and legislation with references to a woman caring for her husband. Mentions Milkmaid Coffee and MI and urges obtaining life from gropers and tins with boiling water addition. The text remains unclear and partially garbled.
The bisulphide fumigation treats infected grain by evaporating a small quantity in vessels and applying to tight bins. For large storages, use 1,000 cubic feet per evaporation batch, with extended exposure up to 36 hours or more. Take precautions against vapour, avoid ignition, and ensure all farmers are warned about inhalation risks.
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