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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1927
Page
6
Guide on starting seeds for ornamental stocks with depth, air, and sun. Details timing for sowing from December to February, seed pressing, soil depth, watering, and care for vigorous growth. Warns against overplanting, shallow sowing, and overwatering while emphasizing proper irrigation and thinning for strong root systems.
Agricultural notes advise against ploughing in stubble for many crops, detailing how surface residues reduce fungal diseases and improve soil health. It cites research from New South Wales and the United States on carbon and nitrogen effects, suggesting that green manures and delayed ploughing foster better decomposition and soil quality while burial can raise disease risk.
Fragmented OCR text mentions bulk lavender products and a pricing offer. Shepherd & Son Ltd appears as the supplier with addresses and post free options. The readable parts describe a bulk sale and packaging options for holiday use.
Western Australia reports Nabawa wheat shows strong resistance to stem rust and powdery mildew with improved yields in field trials. NSW tests on several plots yielded up to 21 bushels per acre, while farmers note the variety’s promise amid favorable harvest conditions and ongoing agronomic evaluation.
A winter school at Fawkesbury Agricultural College runs January 4 to 20 for applicants over sixteen. A course fee of £3 20s covers instruction and board. Prospectus and forms are from the Sydney Department of Agriculture.
A Lane Curry district resident reports scale on 150 bloom producing native shrubs. Entomologist advises spraying with oil and water mix, following container directions, to avoid emulsion failure and plant damage. Apply in moderate temperatures, after July or January spraying, ensuring full leaf and stem coverage. Follow brand specific labels precisely.
The Presbyterian Ladies College Orange announces a day and boarding school for girls from eight years upward enrolling for Leaving Certificate. Principal Mrs E Linck oversees the Orange Beecroft Melbourne PLC partnership. Prospectus from Rev M B Innes Orange.
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