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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1953
Page
2
The report explains pasture growth patterns, feed shortages in January February, and benefits of subterranean clover and Wimmera rye grass for winter feed. It discusses hay quality and baling timing, cooperative baling, night pressing lucerne, silage methods with buckrake, trench storage, and protective sheds for hay, leading to the awards.
Entries in the Katunga Herd Testing Association show B Hall winning with vast hay reserves of over 150 tons including lucerne, 36 milkers and 2 bulls. G Burkehill placed second with about 50 tons of lucerne and 25 milkers and young stock. L G Addison topped Strathmerton with over 80 tons for 33 milkers and young stock, while E J Bourchier on a 1400 acre property reported 350 tons of hay and 900 ewes with 500 wethers, plus extensive pasture, clover and wheat crops.
Advertisement notes that machine and one man land grader work is available for earthmoving, dams, and drains. Contact line provides a phone number 50 for inquiries and bookings.
If you want service contact Ian Beer or A Turner on Koorak Street Cobram. They haul all kinds and any quantity of gravel and sand and also provide general cartage services.
Dennys, Lascelles Ltd report their second season catalogue at Geelong Wool Exchange sold out under intense demand from Russia, Britain, Japan, and the U.S.A. Prices averaged about 7 shillings higher than last season’s peak, with merino fleece top at 202d and comeback fleece to 137d for 13 bales. Lambs wool reached 43d for two bales, with varied rates across districts Campsey/CM Windarra and Cobram listings.
Sanitary plumber based on Station Street Cobram offers general repairs and installation of windmills hot water systems and septic tanks. Certificate of competency held with services arranged in order of booking for households and commercial works.
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