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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1953
Page
4
The article reports increased export activity by A K Woollen Mills with stronger demand for Bradford wool fabrics. It notes improved sales in the United States and Canada, new merchant orders, and optimism for spring as exporters anticipate robust markets after years of weakening demand.
The article outlines when to harvest common vegetables such as asparagus beans beets carrots parsnips swede broccoli cauliflower cucumbers kohl rabi melons onions peas potatoes pumpkins sweet corn and sweet potatoes. It emphasizes timing before seeds mature or flavors decline and notes signs of maturity and storage considerations for home gardeners.
The Department of Agriculture through Principal Livestock Officer Mrs Brann debunks common poultry fallacies. Misbeliefs about rooster crowing boosting production and eggs revealing chick sex are false. A booklet Relentite Poultry Feeding offers guidance, while an auction date for a world ship bale event is noted.
Immunisation urged by Mr J N Henry veterinary officer to prevent canine distemper a highly infectious viral disease. The method uses a live virus vaccine given under veterinary supervision to build lasting immunity and avoid severe symptoms or death.
In Byron Bay area Mr M Platellans and associates report dairy production up through intensive paddock subdivision and improved pastures with lime and superphosphate. An electric fence controlled grazing across a six paddock demonstration area. Farmers conserved ten tons meadow hay and six tons of rye hay, stored in small stacks around the farm, boosting district interest and drawing over 260 attendees at a field day.
New South Wales Minister for Lands Mr Hawkins warns prickly-pear, a historic pest, is growing in Alice Springs and many northern areas. He calls for Federal and South Australian governments to intervene as reports show the plant at railway stations and airports across central Australia. The pest has covered over 60 million acres in Queensland and New South Wales, destroying land and spreading via tourists. Despite efforts, it remains unchecked in some states, with costs rising in New South Wales.
A Jemalong Council meeting read a letter from the Shires Association noting a likely increase in the rural electrification subsidy to around £350, about £100 more than the current level. The letter also mentioned discussions with the Commonwealth Bank about overdraft interest.
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