30 Jan 1953
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1953
Page
1
Pasture development officials discuss intensified feedstuffs production to cut dairy costs. Emphasis on pasture management, forage quality, and financial aid from the government with loans up to three years at modest interest to primary producers.
Commercial market snippet describes pig supplies and prices with references to traders and fluctuating quotes. It notes lighter demand and weaker competition, with pork products and back bacon prices cited and ranges shown, indicating a subdued market atmosphere.
The guide discusses sowing rye and Phalaris in mid spring, stressing timing before mid March, cautioning against too early or too late sowing due to heat and drought. It notes perennial rye as best for dry soils, warns against overplanting rye, and recommends clover for damp or low areas, with strawberry clover valued for wet sites.
The Minister in charge of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization notes the safe sea importation from America of five Africander cattle, including tebu and other stock from Texas and Florida. This marks Australia’s first Africander breed import aimed at tropical beef production and breeding improvement. The effort seeks to guide cattle breeding for oceanic production and environmental adaptation.
A letter to the association from Williansran the winner of the Gloucester AHL main award for a 20 acre plot in the 1062 Improved Pastures competition. He argued the district would gain greatly from intensified production and sowing in the year.
The Gloucester and District Chamber of Commerce reviews last year showing gains for the town and district. Highlights include extended post office hours, a new commercial emphasis, and efforts to improve local services with cooperation from the headman and council.
District agronomist Mr Noonan told farmers rejuvenation of pasture grass is feasible. He advised that measures for perennial grasses apply to carpet grass and that fertility and moisture should not be a problem on good land.
Cricket notes report a lineup featuring West Rel, A. Slade, R. Bolton, Atkins, Wratten, McIntyre, Yates, Jace Wratten, with T. Garian, KO Belt, and Re Hewitt. The team aims to challenge Ward's River this Saturday, detailing players and positions for the match.
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