Agricultural and Pastoral Notes on sowing and ewe management
Weekly notes under the Agriculture Minister discuss pastes for cotton weed control, seed treatments, and germination results at Hawkesbury College. It covers sowing methods, plate sizes, seed handling, and the impact of lime, gypsum, superphosphate, and sulphuric acid on germination and turnout. It also outlines breeding timing for Merino and crossbred ewes, ram joining strategies, yarding routines, feeding, and wool handling for improved lambing and marketing.
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Hawkesbury
Baing
Pastoral notes on fat lamb selection and handling at Parkes
Mr. J Clatworthy spoke at the Agricultural Bureau Conference in Parkes on diversification in farming. He praised Merino and comteback ewes for crossbreeding with longwool or Down rams, favoring early maturity, balanced quality, and profitable carcass yields. He endorsed Border Leicester sires in drought regions and described two Merino Border Leicester cross flocks yielding quick maturing suckers. Dipping and management practices followed, with emphasis on single quality selection for uniform lamb type.
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Andres
J. Clatworthy
Agricultural Bureau
Parkes
Mr. Clatworthy
Romney
Lincoln
Leicester
Shropshire
South Down
Poultry Hatching Season Needs Thorough Incubator Overhaul
A historical notice urges poultry farmers to thoroughly inspect incubators before the next hatching period. It highlights checking the diaphragm seed, regulation device, capsule integrity, thermostat, and regulator rod for wear, leaks, and obstructions to ensure even heat and proper hatch viability.
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Amin
Sore Shoulders in Horses and Preventive Care
An agricultural guide explains sore shoulders in draft horses from ill fitting collars and poor care. It covers collar fitting, cleaning, and observing shoulders during work, plus humane preventive steps and sanitation for incubators and equipment to prevent infections and injuries.
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Noel Suvare Cvvtin
Orchard notes on pest control and storage for fruit
The Fruit Expert advises completing packing season for apples and pears warnings on dipping containers and fruit in boiling water to kill codling moths and fungus. It mentions washing packing materials, disinfectant in wash water, and past outbreaks from infected sheds. It also covers woolly aphid spraying, high pressure applications, tobacco wash use, and keeping codling moths in storage through winter when grubs hide in bands.
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Department of Agriculture
Lie Loth
Lt Wan
Those Odd Jobs for Deciduous Fruit Growers
A rural notice advises growers to use brief gaps between packing and pruning seasons for odds and ends. Suggests posting a reminder sheet to track postponed tasks, and cautions against early pruning if warm spells may induce budding. Recommends carting available farmyard manure to weak trees when ground allows and notes May weather may make pruning economical for leafless stone fruits except cherries.
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Department of Agriculture
Beekeeping’s Hidden Wealth and Agricultural Value
The article argues bees boost more than honey, citing Cheshire on pollination and fruit yield. It notes Britain’s Isle of Wight disease harmed crops through poor fertilisation, stressing bees as essential to agriculture. It urges better knowledge of bee farming, plant life, and habitat preservation to maximize the industry’s total value.
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Cheshire Wiys
Great Britain
Isle of Wight
Cheshire
Iand
Do Ants Benefit the Soil in Chalk Regions
A brief note questions whether ants aid soil health and lime distribution. It cites a Journal of the English Ministry of altace and suggests ants may assist subterranean activities, help bring up lime, and improve top soil in chalk country, though conclusions remain undecided.
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Altace
The Australian Minority Chapter V Continued
Wealthy Mr Russell discusses NSW politics in Sydney, noting open voting flaws and the rise of ballot secrecy. He argues political power vs voting power diverge, with franchise reforms potentially concentrating influence and inviting employer pressure. The dialogue critiques protectionism and previews a public rally for a free-trade candidate in South Sydney.
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Russell
Sydney
Riverina
New South Wales
Hotel Australia
China Navigation Company
Japan
England
Mr. Russell
Australia
United States of America
Thas
Ieach
United States
South Sydney
New Masonic Hall
Where Were You Born Tea Ad Claims Mountain Grown Quality
An advertisement extols tea from mountain elevations over 6000 feet claiming colder climates slow growth and improve quality. It praises Bushells Blue Label as a high grown blend with distinctive fragrance and color when milk is added as a sign of quality.
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