Export Trophies for Perpetual Executors Pig Contest 1934 35
The Royal Agricultural Society announced details of the Export Trophy competition to replace the Lamb Export in 1934 35. Entries close August 1 1934 with two sections porkers and baconers up to ten pigs each bred on the entrant’s property. Prizes total £100 with £30 and £20 per section and judging criteria listed for dressing, appearance, and meat quality. Entries open August 7 and run to September 27 next year.
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Royal Agricultural Society
C. W. May
Ayrshire Dairy Cattle Breed Origin and Characteristics
The Ayrshire breed originated in semi western Scotland in Ayr county during the late 18th century. Development relied on selective mating, with foreign blood contributing to early value but main progress from careful selection. descriptions cover body build, weight ranges for calves and adults, coat colors, tail, horns, and extensive udder and mammary development criteria.
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Ayr
Loin
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Trong
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Early Lambing Questionable in State Sheep Areas
The piece argues against April lambing due to scarce green feed and rising risks. Pregnant ewes lose condition near parturition, may lack milk, or fail to nourish lambs. Since 1880, main pasture growth often occurs in May and June, making early lambing costly without adequate feed and silage.
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Jess
Colony Poultry Farm Offers Chick Prices for May Delivery
15900 Black Orpington and White Leghorn chicks available from May 1. Prices listed: 18 for 15 shillings, 58 for $2, 100 for 1A. Includes brooder and eggs settings at 5 shillings. Rail paid with live delivery guaranteed. Parkinson advertises rock‑solid stock, urges early booking and sends free catalogue from Colony Poultry Farm.
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Tom Parkinson
Colony Poultry Farm
Poultry Notes and Curious Lines on Hens and Books
A fragmentary poultry notes column discusses hen laying, egg color, and temperament with quirky asides. It references an illustrated introduction to a book on poultry, mentions popular novels of the era, and notes shifting trends in poultry keeping and literature.
Late Chickens and Poultry Advice Amid Crises
This notice warns against purchasing day-old chicks after September amid widespread disease in late hatched poultry. It cautions that mixing chicks of varying ages risks rapid disease spread, stunted growth, and weaker birds, making them unprofitable as egg prices fall.
Royal Cropping Competition Closing of Entries
The Royal Agricultural Society calls for entry closures for the Royal Cropping Competition. Fees, prize details, and judging rules appear unclear due to damaged text but mention a fee and various prize figures. The event is linked to September deadlines and regional zones with special prizes noted.
Fragmented Sheepskins Notes and Odd Attic Riddles
A garbled OCR snippet lists scattered words and phrases about sheepskins, attic, dates, and names with unclear structure. It reads like a jumble of notes, lacking coherent events, people, or places to summarize into a clear news item.
Scale of Pains for Ayrshire Cow
Description of Ayrshire cow conformation and breed standards from section LVorehead detailing head shape, neck, shoulders, chest, udder, legs, hide, hair, and overall balance. Emphasizes feminine refinement, strong muscling, proper proportion, and desirable markings. Provides weight guidance and references to the eye color and milking capacity.
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Ayrshire
Registration of Bulls Under Dairy Cattle Improvement Act
Farmers with unregistered 1933 bulls are warned that registrations are overdue. The Director of Agriculture will enforce the Act without further notice against owners who fail to contact the Department and complete registration. Unregistered bulls over a certain age face penalties up to £20. Pure red bulls with both parents in the Seed Herd Book must be registered. fees are set for pedigree and non pedigree bulls.
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Director of Agriculture
Fife
Untitled fragment from market notices and names
Fragmentary OCR lists items and personal names including Petersime Electric and Whiteghorn with scattered terms like Prime Navel Oranges and 5/6 cate, suggesting a small market or trade notice with unclear context and multiple proper nouns.
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