Poison by Cyanide Endangers Sheep and Horses in New South Wales
Report warns that cyanide used by opossum trappers has killed thousands of sheep and several Clydesdale horses in New South Wales. Deputation asks Chief Secretary to curb cyanide sales. calls for criminal penalties for unauthorized use and emphasizes risk to stock and farms along rivers and creeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aden
Numnerals
New South Wales
Mowma
Mariners and Berthers' Association
Primary Producers’ Union
Clostin Lo
Kilpatrick
Victoria
Opoasuma
Brock
Stork
Wool price outlook buoyant for new season in wool trade
The article notes price stability with a cautious rise for Merino tops in Bradford, while German and Continent purchases boost demand. It cites strong Japanese and Continental buying, falling raw cotton pressure, and forecasts a favorable outlook for the Australian clip and wool prices next season.
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Bradford
British Isles
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Japan
Efficient Farming: Horses Versus Machinery on Farms
A historical article compares horse labor and machinery use in farming across Italy Germany and the United States. It cites USDA samples showing per worker horse use and income differences, notes U S state variations, and discusses past gains in American farm efficiency from horse power to fossil fuel powered gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Italy
Germany
Tia America
United States
Alabama
Indiana
Iowa
Nebraska
I. H. Stewart
Nebrivki College of Agriculture, Inc
Maine
Omaire
Agricultural guidance for livestock and crops in early 20th century notes
The article discusses feeding and crop practices, noting effects of premature cutting, silage use, hay and lucerne as bases, and the need for veterinary care. It covers dehorning calves, cattle digestion, milk yield factors, and phosphorus phosphate reserves with long term supply implications. It also emphasizes selecting purebred stock to improve breed quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Bilge
Leeton Rice Yields from 75 Acres Boost Prospects
Leeton area rice is nearing commercial viability with yields up to 140 bushels per acre on shallow soil. A custom header and thrasher harvests grain as husking and polishing facilities are not yet provided at Leeton. Rough returns are about 1d perft to the grower, with beet crop last season yielding £110 from 7 acres. Prospects for the industry in New South Wales appear bright to interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeton
Leetan
Perth
New Howth Wales
Grain and Livestock Sale Report from Goulburn
Goulburn sales on Wednesday August 17 show average yarding of sheep and cattle with buyers both local and external. Merino wethers reach 42/2, crossbred wethers 45, crossbred ewes 40/4, with individual lots including Mr Wallace Wheatley Norwood 42/2 and others from Airishane Vale Maxton and Greenwich Work. Bulls, heifers, and vealers priced up to 19 pounds for bullocks and 6/1 for vealers, with additional highs for Hereford stock and local consignments including Lachlan Hopn Limited and Myrtieviin helfera to 1/1h.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WL Wheatley
Priven
Wallace Wheatley
Norwood
Tc, Young
Greenwich
Merino Wethers
Airishane Vale
Hereford
Wales
H. C1. Bell
GAM Lachlan Hopn Limited
Variety in fodder aids stable animals in ad dition to oats
The text urges mixing beans and peas with oats for ordinary stable use. It claims animals thrive on varied food and notes a 116 year old agricultural labourer in Chintada who kept only potatoes and milk, lacking passion for other foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chintada
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Winchcombe Carson, Ltd
Alelniys
Lina
Winchcombe House
Bridge Street
Sydney
the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Ltd
Hang of Thie Tank
Civic Centre
Camerea
Chimetho
Canberra
J. W. Kelp
Pete Pace
Austrasia
Till
Patt
Savio Bank
Monwealth Bank of Australia
Savini
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Frank Johnson
Fae Howe
Gil
Siernak
William Adams
Clarence Stal Sydney
W. H. Mason Ltd
Queanbeyan
J. H. Dando
W. H. Mason, Ltd
Commonwealth
Sultan Tinore
Colonial Muual
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society
Elizabeth Street
Ivoney
Dickens
Phenix
Charles Dickens
Evenson
Phoenix Assurance CO. Ltd. Lm. of
London
MTT
Pripan Streets
Kilpatrick Sugweetes
Gosling
Continent
France
United
Leeton Rice
G. Fletcher & Son
En Street
Sybd Ney
Goulburn Sales
Ainslie
Eastlake
Manuka
Red Hill
Blandfordia
Manuka and
Eastake
Woodgers & Calthorpe, Ltd
Civic Centre& Eastlake
TOTAL
Royal Insurance Company
Federal
Canberra Building and Investment Co Ltd
Morris
the Producers’ Distributing Society, Ltd
Farm & Dairy Produce
Clifford ST
Feat
Quay
Vale Goulburn
Maine Streets
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