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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1934
Page
5
A trial at Wakalup assesses pasture species and fertiliser mixes to utilize new irrigation water on former waterlogged, low fertility soils. Seeded species include clovers and grasses with ammonia and potash treatments. results show white clover and drooping-flowered clover performing best under wet, grazing-heavy conditions.
Orchard irrigation advice warns ground analysis by a competent chemist before watering. Excess seepage and surface salts after years of irrigation degrade soil. Tests from a Victorian citrus grove show short runs on light soils yield better distribution. Paspalum proves most successful with sufficient summer moisture.
Trials compare pasture species with ammonia fertiliser on unimproved land. New Zealand white clover and paspalum best fit the soil. sowing times favor paspalum with irrigation. Flood irrigation reduces soil salinity vs furrow method. Citrus grove irrigation diagrams show progressive furrow layouts and timing from one to seven years of tree age.
The article describes natural rock basins or gnamaa holes in granite outcrops used to collect rainwater in arid regions. It notes extraction by wildlife and Aboriginal methods, storage up to 1000 gallons, and protection from evaporation and animals. It also covers rock holes called soaks and the role of each in early mining and pastoral settlement. It discusses irrigation design, soil sampling, and the use of catchments and reservoirs to improve water supply amid evaporation and salinity challenges.
Meade Timber advertises Jarrah timber including dressed floorboards for grain sheds and new silos. The note urges farmers to try their materials as a low cost option and asks readers to see particulars for details.
The text describes methods to calculate tank capacity for square or rectangular tanks by multiplying length by breadth and scaling, and outlines circular and diameter based formulas. It includes examples and notes on units and approximate results.
Rural markets report the sheep selling period rapidly closing with about 10 000 head to be auctioned next week across districts. Demand remains keen amid high country prices as fat sheep values steady and wool outlook shows mixed results after last week’s sale. Stud stock imports begin to slow with notable consignments from New Zealand and South Australia entering the state.
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