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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1938
Page
7
Veterinary researchers report high costs from blow fly strike across large sheep properties. Examples show 40 000 sheep incurring over £8 000 in a year, and other flocks of 20 000 costing from £3 000 to £4 300. Losses include death, wool treatment, and reduced wool value, with breeding changes proposed to reduce breech predisposition without sacrificing fleece quality.
Subdividing paddocks enables rotational grazing and rest periods, preventing feed surpluses and shortages. Smaller paddocks reduce trampling waste, keep grass young for higher digestibility, and allow varied grass mixes to enrich cattle diets while boosting rumen efficiency.
The article claims that adopting this course will yield greater uniformity in the flock and make sheep less susceptible to blowfly strike in the breech region.
The Minister for Lands Mr Buttenshaw may not resign his post until the Government appeals to the country. He was appointed managing director of the Farmers and Graziers Co operative Grain Insurance and Agency Co Ltd for £1800 a year. Backlash within the UCP grows over his grazing interests and handling of the Closer Settlement Act. Possible successors include Mr Colin Sinclair and Mr H C Carter, with CP observers fearing a wrong move could hurt party fortunes at the next elections.
Victorian man befriended in Sydney fell for a complex con that yielded £1200 before the scheme unraveled. The fraudsters shuffled money through bets and a fake bookmaker, leaving the victim financially drained and unaware of the thieves’ identities. Police warn visitors to beware of racehorse schemes and report any suspicious activity to authorities.
Experts warn that continuing erosion at current rates will leave only about a quarter of the fertile soil that American farmers began with within fifteen years. They urge action to halt soil loss and protect agricultural productivity nationwide.
The Bungen dere to Captain's Flat railway will connect Lake George Mine ore with the state rail system. An initial 48 000 pounds of 192 400 pounds total expenditure was approved, with construction to start early and a two year target to ready traffic. The project expected to create a 5000‑person township at Captain's Flat and boost Port Kembla works, with ore output around 500 tons daily and substantial government and private spending to develop mining and treatment facilities.
Auckland report notes giant flying clippers capable of 300 mph at five miles altitude. Each craft costs £200,000 with 5000 mile non stop range for 100 passengers. Harold Gatty said tenders for 24 ships were called. Lindbergh leads Atlantic service discussions. Samoa Clipper to Honolulu completed its first Pacific leg and will finish return to Auckland January 12 and depart January 15.
Clarence Fuller of Lavadia near Grafton pleaded guilty to shooting nine wild ducks in the closed season for Christmas. Police found the birds locked in a wardrobe and a chair bag of feathers at his home after a December 23 visit. Fuller blamed unemployment and said the ducks were for his family. He was fined 17s 6d per bird plus 1 10 6 expenses.
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