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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1933
Page
4
A DIY rug idea helps dairy farmers conserve feed by protecting cows from cold. Using discarded bags, twine, and simple sewing, farmers can make warm, waterproof cow rugs that reduce wind chill and boost comfort. Applied properly, the improvised rugs lower waste and support milk and weight gain through harsher winters.
Preliminary results from an experimental shipment of seed potatoes sent by the NSW Primary Producers Union to Egypt's Ministry of Agriculture show mixed yields. Variants grown by D. Murray of Ballymena, W. J. Lowe of Kowtlyn, and J. Dodds of Datlow produced 1.24 to 2.0 ewt per acre, with Early Manhattan performing weakly and the familiar Russet yielding about four tons per acre in the new climate. Researchers call for repeat trials and potential additional varieties, with 60 kilograms requested for August delivery. The union will cover the voyage coal and plans a second shipment after consulting growers.
A Queanbeyan meeting to fund footballers for the team sent secretary F. Kaye and J. Shumack to Sydney by car to enlist players. They spoke with several available players but none could meet the required standard. Before leaving Sydney they contacted Fifield and others, but no suitable enlistment was secured.
A rural meeting led by Dr Ellamore discussed hiring a qualified veterinary surgeon for farmers at a weekly fee plus travel and medicine costs. A draft scheme outlined a two story arrangement with a single provider, funded by suppliers, and a factory office near the delivery point.
Farmers should plan early tomato cultivation with careful soil preparation. Use organic matter and manure, plow in March or April, and rotate with winter legumes like peas to boost nitrogen and nitrate content. Apply cultivation frequently to maintain soil, moisture, and weed control for a heavy June harvest.
A fragmented report notes demand for wheat from colonists and a distant laborer crisis. It mentions workers subsisting on porridge, shifting wages, and a distant Chinese labor presence. The piece hints at price movements and broader social tension amid wartime scarcity.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions places and names with unclear meaning. It references Ir TE Te eran tened rent Geena Ioy and Winget de diprmotie, plus Neeldiee and Sydney. No coherent event or outcome is discernible.
Wool prices show tentative gains as demand for fine wools and crossbreds rises. Paris and French trade remain cautious, with April turnover up and Australian price adjustments anticipated, while global markets note improved confidence and a shift toward thinner, better quality wool.
Mrs Adams performed strongly in the Sydney county soil event, winning 191 in a scoring mix while the overall competition reached 100 points on the eight. The handicap reflected a score at 77 with Fraser from Canberra noted for a severe burn incident affecting her hand during day three. A ministerial ventil report mentions patients at Vive Phere.
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