07 Jun 1932
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Newspaper
Dungog Chronicle Durham And Gloucester Advertiser
Location
Dungog, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1932
Page
1
March sown pastures near ready for grazing but careful management is needed. Start with limited stock, short grazing periods, and monitor growth. Avoid wet boggy ground to protect young grasses like Phalaris tubiformis and Glovers. Gradually extend stocking as plants strengthen.
The article outlines how sheep, horses, and cattle differently select pasture forage. Sheep prefer low growing fine plants and overgrazing reduces fine grasses, while horses concentrate on certain patches and quickly remove coarse varieties. Cattle are less selective and can balance growth when used with sheep or horses. strategic stocking and rotation across seasons helps maintain pasture quality.
The article warns over-stocking as a major factor in pasture deterioration in New South Wales. It notes that drought and stock pressure reduce native grasses, with ranges of ten to fifteen sheep per acre possible briefly, but persistent grazing risks eliminating palatable species and leaving unpalatable ones to dominate, harming long term pasture carrying capacity.
The Premier Mr Stevens ordered a special grant to aid hospitals facing collapse. A £40,000 payment was approved to the Hospital Commission to keep both city and country institutions open until the financial year end, after earlier petitions for £28,400 or more.
The Royal Commission to investigate Mr Goode’s appointment to the Transport Commission was decided on Thursday. Judge Diatztot will likely commence the inquiry on Wednesday and will examine misconduct in relation to a water-related matter and the whereabouts of papers linked to Mr Goode’s case. The Government, while pursuing the service time, considers appointing a Supreme Court judge. Mr Shand may chair the Commission.
At a Ballabury meeting on June 1 attendees agreed to a two day festival ending June 26 to raise funds for the local hospital. A committee was formed with chair K Edwards and joint honorary secretaries Mrs Wederards and Mr Dearda. Tasks include collecting trophies and organizing children's sports and a social evening with supper.
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