Bulk in the Pig Ration and Feeding Efficiency
A discussion on how bulk supports pig digestion and feeding comfort, noting pigs need less fibre than other livestock but benefit from roughage to avoid digestive issues. It stresses that feed costs dominate production expenses and urges proper rations. A pamphlet on the topic is available free from the Division of Information and Extension Services, Department of Agriculture, Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Information and Extension Services
Department of Agriculture
G.P.O
Sydney
False Alarm At Ballina War Drill Spreads Jitters
A Ballina Saturday air raid siren sparked panic as residents rushed to air raid trenches for three hours. Rumors of a real raid faded. wardens assembled for a drill, while NES and VAD members waited with stretchers. The Girls Patriotic League watched from the hall turned first aid post then fled to the cinema to escape the blues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballina
Girls’ Patriotic League
NES
V.A.D
Girls’ League
Blues
Government offers preferential sulphate of ammonia to veg growers
The Minister for Agriculture announced arrangements with leading fertiliser distributors to give vegetable growers priority in obtaining limited supplies of sulphate of ammonia for vegetable production. Growers needing two bags or more should contact a district Agricultural Instructor, District Agrostologist, Fruit Instructor, Fruit Inspector, or Dairy Instructor to receive a certificate. The certificate confirms quantity for vegetable production and may help secure preferred treatment, but it does not guarantee fulfillment.
Special Cattle Sale Sets Record Yardings at Gloucester
W E Sparke reports a successful Special Cattle Sale at the Gloucester Shire Yards with 1280 head yarded, buyers from local districts in attendance, and prices slightly above prior sales. The sale lists numerous individual consignments with prices per head, including P Koellner and A R Hannaford, among many others, and notes sale of 500 fat bullocks to War Chest fund and other livestock movements. Gloucester pig sales also see strong demand and price gains across classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Sparke
Ger.) Pty. Ltd
Gloucester
P. Koellner
A. P. Koellner
R. Allan
J. E. Laurie
M. M. Laurie
A. H. Johnstone
Margaret Laurie
Laurie
A. Gallagher
Bullock
Cecil Schneider
Farley Bros
H. A. Bignell
Taylor
Reg Newton
R. A. Grant
H. ‘Thurling
Sansom Bros
G. A. Relf
Shaw Bros
W. A. Nash
J. H. Farley
R. G. Farley
J. Matthewson
G. Hazelwood
A. Green
P. Dunn
A. B. Nash
G. Ashby
G. Grant
H. S. Grant
R. W. J. Newton
A. Ellis
G. Massen
J. West- Tey
A. A. Simmonds
Leo
Paff
L. Relton
Bignell
FL G Farley
Miss M. Farley
C. T. Borham
W. Phillips
G. Cox
R.A. Crowther
G. W. Titcume
L. Davenport
C. Burley
R. Andrews
N. C. Hopkins
G. B. Westley
L. O. Gareland
L. B. Deards
Peifer
War Chest Fund
A. Sansom
Sansom
Z. A. Latimore
J. N. Laurie
Metropolitan Butchers
Pigs and Calf Sale Highlights From Ward's River Market
W B Sparke Pty Ltd reports heavy yarding of pigs and strong demand last Thursday with buyers in attendance. Prices show a wide range across numerous named sellers and buyers, including W J Adams R Paterson Snr and Mrs M M Grant, with many lots sold at varied shillings per head. Gloucester calf sales also noted with light yardings and firm late rates. A clearing dairy sale at Ward's River drew strong demand for good quality cows and springers, with Todd cows and various prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Tom Hicks
D. Shelton
B. Mulligan
A. Blanch
Channell and Johnston
J. T. Higgins
G. M. Hickman
H. Hancock
H. Thurling
Geo. Stanton
C. G. Ritter
W. Relf
Clive Redman
Hugh Grifis
C C. Redman
L. G. and
W. J. Forbes
Garland
Whitford and Dureau
A. E. Moore
J. H. Farley
D. Slade
Geo, Isaac
J. Moore
M. V. Holstein
A. E. Weismantel
E. J
W. BE. Sparke
Ger.) Pty, Ltd
W. J. Adams
R. Paterson
Jnr
W. Bagnell
1. H. West
Pay Tull
Laurie and Bianch
Akhuret and Smith
A. C. Ribbons
HL Martin
B. G. Grant
M. M. Grant
P. Filis
J. Green
F. M. Baker
G. Moore
E. Weismantel
C. L. Yates
O. C. Middrehmck
M. West
Mra. M. J. Adams
M. Grady
J.hi, Relf
J. A. Ross
Belcher
W. A
A. Kirk
A. White
Hi. Stevenson
Ms. S. Bartlett
R. Andrews
J. W. Westley
Geoff Taylor
Grant and Taylor
G. C. Muddle
S.A. Deards
A. R. Wilson
Blanch and White
K. Murray
Miss Hile
P. H. Deards
A. Shelton
Sansom
Moylan
Rex Smith
Henderson and
McBain
J. S. White
A. J. Everett
D. K. Redman
P. W. Germon
G. H.thurling
W. Page
Cyril Dodd
W. E. Germon
A. Griffin
W. E. Sparke
H. A. Grant
J. A. Ress
L. Chisholm
Mr. West
Banks and Glover
P. J. Martin
T. W. Westley
J. Mitchell
Miss D. Slade
Steinbeck and Lanson
H. B. Bignell
W. Rumbel
T. P. Bilis
J. A. Atkins
Dave Shelton
Ward's River
Todd
W. J. Grant
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chapman & Stevens
L. Stevens
Ph.c
Chemists & Druggists
Ments
F. E. Jones
Church ST
H. Coote
Commercial
Wingham
P. W. Haines
Mount George
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