Agricultural and Pastoral Notes Issued Weekly
Agricultural and Pastoral Notes issued weekly under the Minister of Agriculture supervision summarize departmental experiences and practices for farmers and livestock handlers.
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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1924
Page
3
Silo Construction and Lamb Marking Methods for Farmers
An Australian сель information piece outlines a timber and galvanised iron silo underlines cost and maintenance, noting a 14 foot inside diameter and 2 feet height with 35 to 40 ton capacity. It details wood frame, iron sheets, tarred felt joints, roof design, doors, and tar treatment. It also covers lamb marking timing from 3 to 6 weeks, site selection, and hygiene measures including knife sterilization and careful handling to prevent infections.
Early hatching and proper feeding for strong growth in poultry
The article argues early hatching aids development but warns many flocks fail to reach true growth. It distinguishes growth from maturity, cites feeding errors, and advocates single daily mash feeding for growing stock. It notes overcrowding and excessive concentrates as causes of premature maturity. It urges timely action at the breech season start.
Lamb marking practices and precautions outlined
A pastoral guide explains lamb marking including ear tagging ear marking and tail docking with castration of male lambs. It notes practical steps and cautions for farmers to ensure humane and effective procedures.
Agricultural notes on barley malting and seed treatment
Brewers demand careful barley harvesting and proper threshing to regulate awn length for malting. Before threshing, pile and mellow grain, then treat seed with 1 percent formalin to prevent smut. Dry seed and sow soon after for a moist seed bed. avoid very dry seed beds as treatment may harm germination.
An Advantage of Early Hatching for Poultry Breeding
The Poultry Expert advises arranging breeding stock by May 1 to have fertile eggs ready for the first week in June. Hatch timing should spread from June to September, using on farm breeding stock, to avoid clustering all hatchings in late summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Arsenic Timing in Ringbarking Trees Described
A 19th century note explains using sodium arsenite to kill trees by ringbarking faster than traditional methods. It stresses applying poison during sap dormancy from March to July depending on district to prevent suckering, with regional timing differences across New South Wales. A leaflet on green timber poisoning is available from the Department of Agriculture in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Department of Agriculture
Bridge-street
Sydney
Water in the Farm House Demonstration Tours Western Ontario
A motor truck exhibit from the Canadian Department of Agriculture tours Western Ontario to promote household water supply improvements. The display aims to reduce farm home labor by teaching better installation of water service, plumbing, and sanitation including septic tanks, noting many rural homes lack adequate water and rely on wasteful setups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Department of Agriculture
Ontario
Agricultural Gazette of Canada
Superintendent of Women's Institutes
Golfing Gaffe Provokes Laughs At Conference
A stout man joked about golf saying he tried once and saw the ball but could not reach it, and could reach it but could not see it. The quip drew easy laughter at the event.
The Baby and the Bohemians at Mrs Birtles
In a mixed Bohemian boarding house, Bob Brown and Miss Tulk loom large as central figures. The narrator, a law clerk, outlines the family-like circle, Sunday rituals, and a looming mystery revealed by a gold locket linking Miss Tulk to a noble connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Brown
Bob
Messrs
Old Dodson
Solomon Pell
Frank Yardley
Sherry
Philosopher
Miss Tulk
Nelson
Child's Hospital
Moss
Plutus
Collingwood
Bess
Jules Verne
Johanna
Mrs. Birtles
Mrs. Brtles
Birtles
Mrs. Moss
Tea price fears prompt Bushells savings claim
An advertisement argues the cost of living is rising with high breads and meats and urges buyers to inspect tea bills. It promotes Bushells Tea as free from dust with a refined blend of young leaves, claiming forty extra cups per pound and superior flavour and economy.
Airplane refueling in mid air marks aviation milestone
Two pilots in France achieved mid air refueling by sending a 100 ft tube to a lower plane at about 10 000 ft. The lower aircraft drew in fuel while maintaining position for five minutes, a first time success in such operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
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Wurthy
P. H. Whitworth
Victoria Parade
Miss Gadd
Miss Drummond
Miss Tull
Ritz
Edith Shackleton
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