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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1936
Page
5
Sheep and Wool Inspector Hugh McCallum urges care in handling and processing of skins for market. The article details skinning methods to avoid damage, drying and packing tips, anti weevil treatments, and labeling requirements to prevent loss and preserve quality in Merino and crossbred skins.
Breeders discuss winter feeding and housing for Merino and Limba flocks. The text notes careful rationing, rejection of MMA for Whit, and the need for warm housing to support lambing and export-focused breeding programs.
The Australian Dairy Produce Board continues to regulate butter shipments to Britain to maintain supply. Production has fallen in Australia, complicating the position for main producing states. Weather influences feeding needs, with meatmeal and dried buttermilk noted as valuable ingredients. milk is beneficial when available.
The Sydney Sheep Dairy Review notes a fall in production across poultry and grain sectors with a trial of new feed showing potential gains despite cold weather. It reports butter shipments from Australia to Great Britain limited to about 800 tons weekly under current board rules, versus an estimated 400 tons without regulation.
The general secretary Miss F Villiers of the West Australian Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals warns livestock owners with paddocks on swampy land to check animals frequently to prevent them from getting down and unable to rise. She notes it is an offence under the Cruelty to Animals Act to fail to provide proper food water protection and veterinary care.
Combs indicate the health of the birds, with bright combs signaling good condition and pale combs suggesting illness. The report notes Mr. Hugh ananatey purchasing Cobain Rom from Mr. A W Padbury of Koojan, highlighting Dictator as a premier Guernsey bull with Royal championships. Bonnie Jean, a key cow, holds Austral Wein breed records and high yields. Mr. Hammeraley plans to mate more cows to establish another Guernsey stud.
The article discusses rainfall effects on ram production and the British breed supply. It notes improved state imports of sires, emphasis on form and wool, and warns against using grade rams. It also covers wool quality, breed types, and feeding influences on ram value and winter prep.
A fragment notes an item named white ant exterminator by W. A. Furniss and mentions usage directions and a state works department context. The text references a price, containment, and a unclear technical designation F237, with circumstantial mentions of years and locations. The readable portion preserves names and a product context without clear events or outcomes.
The text suggests simple home remedies for calf indigestion. It recommends a small daily dose of bicarbonate soda for calves showing signs of scouring and underscores keeping feeding times and cleanliness regular to prevent issues.
Tax deadlines and forms for land and income tax in Western Australia are listed. August 31 1936 applies to Land Tax and July 11 1936 to Income Tax Form TH. Returns required for unmarried and married individuals meeting income thresholds, with notes on special cases and form usage.
Government notice on the Hospital Fund Act and Financial Emergency Tax Assessment Act. Describes land owner tax returns under the State Land and Income Tax Assessment Act 1907 1932 and forms A GA WA No 5 for Federal and State purposes. Requires new land acquisitions to file Form A unless forms already supplied to Perth Deputy Commissioner.
Clark and WJ Cae Wigs directors report after a field visit to the Hill 30 Gold Mine. They detail ore tonnages, values in Australian currency, and residues, noting high grade ore and average value per ton. Development plans include continuing exploration and possible upgrades. plant efficiency and capacity are discussed alongside equipment changes and downtime estimates.
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