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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1932
Page
3
Notes of Interest to the Man on the Cand Science and the Farmer announce a regular series of scientific articles on farm problems. Each instalment will be addressed with care and readers are urged to collect them for reference.
Historical notes describe milk fever in cattle, detailing symptoms such as paralysis and reduced consciousness, with unusual temperature patterns during attacks. It discusses early observations, evolving treatments including injections and calcium phosphate therapy, and stresses cautious handling, prevention, and veterinary guidance for dairy herds.
Tests by officers of the Department of Agriculture report that liberal feeding of ewes before and during breeding season influences twin lamb percentages. Results show a four percent increase in twins for treated flocks, though year to year variation exists. Data indicate more lambs per 100 ewes in flocks given extra feed versus those that were not.
Concrete posts are practically everlasting though variation in ingredients affects strength. The guide notes mixing, placement, and curing steps, with emphasis on form work, reinforcement, and edge protection after set to prevent cracking and wear.
Concrete posts offer tapered and square shapes for stronger, lighter supports and neater finishes. The text details moulds, assembly steps, and reinforcement using wire frames, plus post protection against parasites. It also outlines dressing regimens and sanitation practices for stables and gear to prevent blue mange and related issues in horses.
The readable fragments describe components like spacings and dimensions for a structure. Mentions of length width and posts suggest wooden hoards and concrete placement. No clear event or full details emerge.
A historical veterinary article discusses equine reproductive behavior, diagnosis of heat cycles, and mating timing. It covers mare fertility, the importance of repeated mating during peak heat, and notes on noninfected vs infected horses. It also outlines basic skin care during treatment, including washing, gentle dressings, and cautions against overly strong remedies.
A historical note discusses breeding practices for export lambs with focus on meat quality. It cites South Australian agriculture officials and suggests crosses using Southdown, Border Leicester, English Leicester, or Merino-related lines. Autumn and spring lambing strategies are mentioned for regions with heavy rainfall and favorable conditions.
A historic note outlines bud wood selection for propagation, stressing choosing superior trees as parent stock to reduce mutation risks. It discusses vegetative propagation, genetic variation, and the need for careful selection to preserve desirable fruit traits across generations.
A fragmented report outlines plans for a Royal Agricultural Society event with emphasis on sheep and pigs. It notes a registration fee of £5 and 10 shillings per cow, and mentions a Merino ram consignment from South Australia arriving in Fremantle for western Australian breeders.
The editor records a discussion on ewe breeding and ram selection. Mr Spufford cites essential needs for a ewe to lamb and recommends using Scuttdowns rams while considering Border Leicester Brutal Leicester and Livenia breeds for the flock.
The May 22 discussion in Kepresrnvagives saw Minister for Customs Lil Jett say tobacco trade changes are too uncertain to decide now. Officials indicated no immediate ban or embargo, while adherence to age restrictions in purchases remained under scrutiny by the ministry.
A reader describes two to three cows with sore eyes showing water, white scum, and yellow corneal spots. Advice from a chemist recommends nitrate of silver application with a drawn stick, removing discharge, possible repeats, and shielding eyes from dust with Hessian. Do not feed while treatment occurs.
A rough gray to white scaling infection in poultry called Boaly-Leg may spread between flocks. Cure advised includes washing legs during scrubbing with a wash and applying sulfur to crusts until scales detach and skin heals.
The article discusses using lime to improve soil in place of acid dressings for crops. It notes lime forms such as burnt lime or ground carbonate, and claims finely ground limestone with adequate fineness passes a tight sieve to enhance soil eruptional ability, aiding vegetable matter and sandy soils.
Numerous rural and orchard properties offered for sale. Armadale and Sunbury Road areas list five to ten acres, fenced and cleared, with fruit trees, poultry runs, sheds, water schemes, and verandas. Prices range from £130 to £430 with terms and balance payments. several include advance payments and existing livestock or implements.
FOR SALE. ELECTRIC LIGHTING PLANT. Hives, Frames, Foundation Comb and Sit Beegeods. POULTRY REQUISITES. Meatmeal, Lucerne Hass, Cod-Liver Oil, Milk Powder, Incubators, Brooders, etc. JAMES GOSS, W 133 Williamst, Perth. FARM 500 acres for sale with option to purchase. Fenced sheet-proof particulars owner James Mill Boyne Brook. FOR SALE. ELECTRIC LIGHTING PLANT. Lamy Crowley MELE fp tube V6 crude oil engine 1 only 42 Volt generator ammeter voltmeter switchboard and V6 storage batteries Apply CUNDERDIN O-OV.
Classified notice offering a Vickers tractor with 6730 horsepower for sale. Contact Watts at Mla Leateyd Street Mt Lawley for more details and price inquiry.
Simple dozen lots offered with pricing 2, 4, 6, and 10. Readers invited to read the comprehensive catalogue and contact a factory representative at P.O. Box 6H, GPO, Perth.
Tod Maher of 64 Wellington Street Perth near Bennett Street advertises guaranteed reasonable prices for medi draughts and delivery, offering plough horses of every type. Also available are three large timber lofts sawyers buggies lorries and spring carts inquiry B7251.
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