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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1942
Page
3
The report notes 28 herds not stripped for periods up to 36 years, with stock inspected by the Department of Agriculture. It records variances in feeding and production, hinting at inconsistent practices and potential welfare concerns, with limited corroboration available.
The passage endorses persistent sacrifice for victory and urges supporting war efforts through purchases of Aunt Mary’s Baking Powder. It mocks the duration of hardship while promoting continued contributions and unity against the enemy.
The text emphasizes proper care of the milking machine and related gear. It notes attention to information, relief valves, warning and alarms, and the need to prevent tipping or jamming. It warns that cows should not be harmed by misused handling and calls for cautious operation and maintenance.
Heavy rain in May and June aids the Quandialla district with improved farm prospects. Residents return from leave and deployments shift as papers note soldiers from Camp move, while farming communities anticipate maturing crops and better pasture with warmer weather.
In BEDIERABONG on Thursday June 25 a disaster narrowly avoided when a plane failed to pass safely over. Weather brought four inches of rain this June. floods and wind disrupted travel for days. Sapper H A Brown returned home, and the P.O.W. drive on June 4 raised funds despite road closures. Local committee thankful for donations and low expenses.
The piece recalls Albert resident Mr 0. D. Sener bey marking his 102nd birthday. It mentions early Albert life, the Lambing Flat era, gold rush prospects, and regional routes from Bandaloo to Titamore while noting copper lodes and railway ideas in the district.
The article offers garden guidance for spring planting focusing on bulbs and flowering plants. It lists varieties such as calendula and candytuft, covers soil depth and watering, and describes how to prepare beds, plant bulbs, and care for young plants for a robust spring display.
The article discusses Australia’s wool output prospects amid favorable pasturage and ongoing war demands. It notes higher prices, long-term British purchase commitments, and potential adjustments to payments and quotas. Labor shortages in shearing intensify as workers move to munitions and other war-related work, with attempts to secure necessary gear and machinery amid import limits.
Notes on sowing from early spring advise sowing beets and other vegetables in rows 2 to 18 inches apart with generous space between plants. Keep soil moist during growth and avoid yellowing. Use shallow, thick-necked stems for robust growth and prevent rotting with proper cultivation.
Oldest nursery stock supplier in Australia offers a sale on rose varieties. Catalog includes yellow copper and other colors, with 1 6 shillings each price and bulk paper mail option. Address: Sydney.
Visiting optician Mr. D. J. Bono will visit Portas on Wednesday for eye examinations at Snapton's shop inside the Wandenberg Hotel.
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