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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
2
Agricultural notes compare ploughing before sowing with fallow systems amid a dry spell. Early planting risks, seed-bed quality, and weed pressure affect yields. late rains may favor already prepared seed and fallowed land, while Cape barley and malt varieties are being tested for suitability and brewing demand.
The Department of Agriculture outlines aims to improve wheat by crossing and selection to yield better kernel quality and strength. Reports from trials at Cowichan, Hawkesbury, Glow Innes note promising crossbreds and successful shelling reduction. Future work focuses on vigor, vitality, and adapting to market needs while farmers gain access to improved seed.
A Cowra report discusses silo construction using Lachlan pine to address length, cracking, and transport issues. Hollow concrete blocks are being trialed for stable appearance and cost, with painting intervals and site efficiency noted as key factors in long term viability.
The article notes the retirement of Mr George Boyd, long serving in New South Wales police and associated with Hawkesbury district. It recounts his origin in Kiniinkilloa, service at various stations including Orange, Manly, Hargraves, and Gulgong, and mentions his early joining the police force after moving from the Bushranging era. The piece highlights community appreciation for his retirement and records key career moves and postings.
District engineer argues for a Parkes to Orange line to carry Broken Hill freight, detailing grades from Parkes to Blayney and Manildra to Orange. He weighs elevation gains, flood-prone soils, and alternative alignments, claiming the route would boost traffic and land development while comparing constructions south of Lachlan.
Fixture notes list Gilgaudes J C for June 19 and Peak 1M J C for July 1, indicating upcoming events or matches scheduled by the W D R A.
Dates listed for breed shows across New South Wales towns including Cobar Sydney Hay Deniliquin Mulwaroo Narrandera Wyalone Corowa Cunnamulla Cowra Cootamundra Miramont and Cowra Esturbid with events spanning June July and November. Breeder exhibitors and regional venues noted with multiple dates per location.
Fragmented list shows teams and venues for a triangular cricket series in England starting in June. Mentions Leeds, Manchester, Bath, Edinburgh and other places with approximate dates and matchups including Lancashire Somerset and Derbyshire.
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