Sheep Dipping Campaign Aims to Eradicate Ticks and Flies
The Department of Agriculture reports a campaign against tick and fly infestations on sheep, with over seventy heldins detained last month. Officials urge prompt, systematic dipping after shearing, advising cross breds two months post shear, and note dipping must use adequate wool for the dip. Free pamphlets on tick control are available from the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Departe of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Spray Timing for Apple Black Spot and Related Horticultural Advice
The article discusses spraying stages to control black spot on apples, endorsing three applications at spur burst panic and calf stages, plus arsenate of lead for codling moth. It notes a Department leaflet with color pictures of stages and urges farmer access for guidance, warning against incorrect timing and confusing stage definitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Africunine
Control of Bush Fires and Fire-Fighting Units
The article urges primary producers to form efficient local fire brigades to prevent bush-fire losses as grass grows and summer arrives. It cites Griffith Hillston and Yorkes districts as examples of rapid containment and calls for agricultural groups to organize, fund, and supply equipment to protect property and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith
Hillston
Yorkes
Agricultural Bureau
Farmers’ and Settlers’ Association
Pnity
Jess
CATTLE QUARANTINE LINE ANNOUNCED FOR CATTLE MOVEMENT
The Chief Veterinary Surgeon warns dockowners of a new quarantine line from Sasidy Wills to the Queensland herd, requiring cattle moving south of the line to obtain permits under the Stock Measures Act and to secure licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agricuture
Sasidy Wills
Queensland
Cherry Picking Time A Practical Guide for Pickers
Hints on harvest timing handling and tools for cherries. Advice covers picking stages stalks rough edges handling baskets and kerosene tins as containers scaffolding and steps for ladders and platforms and how to work large trees efficiently. Also includes breeding stallion details and sale terms from Albert A Moore Guyra.
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Guyra Electrig Supply Company
Lal
E.R.G
Schute Bell
A. H- Helyar
C. E. Cox’s
BLUE
Bradley Street
Guyra
Thomas's
Heagney
Claude Heagney
Soldiers’ Memorial Hall
E. H. Rudd & CO
Guyra Coach and Waggon Factory
Inspector Stith
Wollodon
Jerilderie
THE
STUD
Kings
Glenbervie
Darlin
Devon
Pride
Rose
King of the Forest
Maiden
Squire
Armidale
Albert A. Moore
Progressive
Irgui
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