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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1932
Page
7
A historical guidance urges thorough stone foundations for dairy yards and approaches to prevent mud and bacteria from contaminating cream. It calls for graded surfaces, underground drains two feet deep, and continuous maintenance to avoid water holes and disrepair.
An agricultural pamphlet from the department stresses using laguminous plants for grazing and crop rotation. It details sowing methods for clovers and lucerne, timing, seed coverage, and equipment options from wheat drills to broadcasting, plus per acre seed rates for various clover types and pasture mixtures.
The bulk of Australia’s wool clip is sold, with 85 percent already in buyers’ hands across Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania. Demand pivots to Sydney and Brisbane markets as European and American buyers hold back, while France’s wool use remains weak and London rates help stabilize Australian exports. Sydney sales run to April 14 with Brisbane auctions following.
Reports from district veterinary officers warn of internal parasites harming lambs. Autumn and winter lambe malnourished due to ewe milk shortfalls, leading to weakness and high mortality. Drenching and mineral licks advised before lambing to ensure strong lambs and adequate milk. early treatment urged to prevent grazing parasite buildup.
Mews from Carson Ltd show cattle supplies at 14106 with mutton and lamb figures noted. Wethers, shorn xbred suckers, ewes, and lambs sold at varied averages. beef prices listed from good to prime ranges. Report references 104 wethers, 220 sharon xbred, 14 bullocks, and other entries with prices in the shilling and pence format.
A health ad claims renewed kidney support by using a pill named Down's Pills to relieve tired nerves joint pain and kidney inflammation. It promises quick restoration of robust health by balancing the kidneys with a special diet and daily intake.
A concise excerpt notes that LUCERNE will spread quickly and provides feed rate guidance for hay and green feed, grazing, and pasture mixtures. It mentions a district detailed publication obtainable free from the Department of Agriculture for further recommendations.
A Forbes visitor at Parkes, while at AL P Social in Wei Hall during the holidays, fell into a 14 foot trench. He suffered a large scalp wound requiring 14 stitches, refused anaesthetic, and after treatment returned to the hall to wait for friends before going home.
William GC Gilkes pleaded guilty to a traffic offence in Forbes Court on Tuesday. He was fined 2/6 with costs.
A Mudgee trader faces hardship with resilient spirit after a faltering order. A patient customer settles a debt quickly, remarking he too once endured rough times. The exchange leaves the trader with renewed respect and a sense that tough periods must be faced with fortitude.
Mervyn L Toole was fined for a traffic breach at Forbes Court last Tuesday. The case was heard in part after the breach occurred at 2pm.
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