02 Jul 1931
Page 1
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Newspaper
Gilgandra Weekly And Castlereagh
Location
Gilgandra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1931
Page
1
A letter from Gilver urges readers to back an amateur sheep judging event tied to an Vita-Livk trophy. It explains judging methods that minimize guesswork, outlines merino ram conformation criteria, and stresses density and quality of fleece for breeding and wool production.
A proposal suggests chartering a vessel at a special fare to carry 500 passengers to Australia to witness the 1932 Tests and Melbourne Cup. Visitors would divide time between the events and leisure activities, aboard a ship designed for the journey.
Historical note describes a Warren inventor Mose A Seton with E Kennedy developing a blowfly trap. The device features three chambers and a wool padding lure, using a misty solution carrier to attract and trap blowflies from morning till evening. Experiments claim rapid fly capture when attracted to the bait.
Lawmakers debated the reopening of the government savings bank as officials refused to answer questions. Negotiations are at a delicate stage with promises to update when definite information is available. The proceedings were documented by Moser Sanders and Buttenstingy.
An Australian ad promises home happiness and social pleasure through a high grade radio set sold by Paling's of 898 George Street Sydney. The offer claims no expert knowledge is required and invites inquiries for clear terms on receipt of the enquiry.
A garbled excerpt discusses a Bhwep carrier and a trap claimed to be foil proof and cheap. It mentions poison and a swarming fly issue around sheep, noting that three or four per thousand sheep may keep them, with authority implied but unclear.
The Stock and Brands Branch issues new directives by the inspector for branding traveling sheep and lambs. It outlines when an owner’s brand or the T brand may be used and details exemptions, telegram notices, and penalties to prevent stock theft, with conditions for lambs and fat lambs traveling without mothers and for studs sent to shows or markets.
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