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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1952
Page
4
The week records a steep fall from near record levels in water stalled demand and a long decline through six months as consumer resistance to high wool prices grew into a global retail slump. Dalgetys reports buoyant finishes in Australia and Asia with Japan buying strongly and U.S. demand shifting toward domestic production.
Dairy officer F W Vernon reports on a two year pasture improvement demonstration at B J Mullins's property in Tewrc ald. Butter production rose from 3444 lb to 4407 lb for 38 cows, with per cow average increasing from 70 lb to 116 lb. About 30 paddocks improved using limed superphosphate, clover thrived in limed areas. The Royal Agricultural Society of NAW plans to promote dairy production with government input and a forthcoming meeting of its Main Produce sub-committee.
Wet weather has delayed sowings of foundation seed wheat and oats at Wagga Agricultural College Temora and Seton Experiment Farms. Cereal specialist G Nicholson says unless weather improves, pure seed supplies for next year will be drastically reduced though Gandobolin completed foundation seed sowings and crop prospects look excellent.
A Sydney report by R. M. Watts states a recent outbreak of foot rot and foot abscesses affected about ninety percent of the Forbes district flock. The ewes, kept on persistently wet pasture for weeks, show infection likely from local exposure as weather shifted from dry to wet.
A central western appeal for fodder to aid stock owners hit by the Hood flood received generous support. Dairy Officer E. H. Headley of Grange led the distribution from Army trucks brought to Forbes. A long list of donors across Cudal Eugowra Parkes Gunningbland Orange and other towns contributed fodder and transport.
Wyangala Dam could release water during Lachlan River floods under a proposal by the Wolgong Shire Council. The move follows a ministerial suggestion and aims to reduce flood damage while preserving conservation and irrigation functions.
Sydney merchants express sympathy for Forbes flood victims and discuss the harsh legal position that leaves sufferers to bear most losses. AlanBraden and John Meagher & Co face substantial damages while firms in Sydney offer pumps, clothing, and books, with local print support and neighborly offers circulating.
District Agronomist An A W Woodward reports the Lachlan Valley flood as the worst in years, damaging crops and pasture. Rain totals near Parkes reached 250 points this year, with overcast conditions and heavy frosts affecting wheat and vegetables, while fodder reserves declined due to flooding and feeding needs.
Fragmentary text discusses broad worldviews and leadership figures, mentioning Roosevelt and global order. The readable portions suggest confusion about national direction and international policy as a cause of current troubles.
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