Notes of Interest to the Man on the Land
The publication announces a series of scientific articles focusing on vital farming problems. Questions raised will be discussed at Jeogvh and articles may appear in several installments. Readers are advised to collect each installment as it forms a valuable reference work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeogvh
N.S.W
Lee
Cacktrel
Newtown
Rhode Island Reds
W.J. Ames
Tran
Watt
Browning's Southdown Rams Boost Export Lambs at Murray River
Archibald Browning near Yarrawonga reports on his 1400 acre River Murray property. The Southdown stud, including imports from England, aims to produce prime export lambs. quality imports and culls are described, with performance at Southdown shows and export markets. Browning attributes success to Southdown genetics, rails against other breeds, and outlines breeding plans, flock management, and pricing. The article notes extensive trials with Smithfield consignments and emphasizes national benefits from improved export quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownne
Southdown
Ayachi
London
Victoria
Western Australia
Murray
Riverina
Smithfield
Wey
Janes
Southdowns
Dorset Hart
Burder
Leicester
Western and Murray
Wool Council and Market Struggles in South Africa
A long correspondent discusses the South African wool industry, noting a Wool Council levy, subsidies and market collapse. Producers fear price drops, with limited government support and partial London sales. Delegates’ efforts are viewed as ineffective, and calls arise for a stronger selling organization to stabilize the sector.
Rabbit Plague and The Fight Against Rabbits
An Australasian analysis argues poisoning is ineffective for rabbit control. Experts say rapping and poisoning cause wildlife harm and may fail to curb plague. The text urges legal action, coordinated netting and gas methods to eradicate rabbits with firm support from landowners.
Branding Fluid for Sheep Wool Processing
The Fruit of Empire cooperation reports a branding fluid developed at a Leeds research station by Word Industries Research Association. It promises wind and weather resistance and easy scouring of wool, avoiding tar cures, with success under natural conditions in Australia and South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Vew Duid
Esearch
Word Industries
Leeds
Enland
Australia
Council of Seieneine
Market Report From Midian Junction Yardings
The Midian Junction market saw higher prices and strong competition as lambe and sheey yardings rose with larger lamb sales and mixed cattle demand. Supplies came from central agricultural areas and metropolitan sources, with slight shifts in class demand and overall yarding quality near the prior week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luna
Midian
Lambs
Great Southers
Southey West
Midlands
Metropoli
Merino lamb and sheep sale notes from Murchison fair
The record reviews sufficiency of lambs and ewes at Murchison sale with weights from 10/6 to 19/7 and 174 to 176 value ranges. It notes good to fair quality, extra prime offerings, and varied weights for heavy weight lacotters, yorkers, sows and boars. Prices cited include 24/0 to 32/ per unit, with stores and fillers in supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Smithfeld
Yarrawonga
Murchison
Parkers
Vinod Guvoly
Cattle Quotations and Weight Ranges Listed
Market notes list good quality weighly cows priced from 4 shillings 10 pence to 10 pounds with weights and lightweights valued at 7 to 8 pounds. Describes standard ENS/TN mediaset weight and various price points for sale.
Poultry Market Prices and Demand Report
Market notes show strong demand for table poultry and late arrivals. Prices given for cockerels hens ducks drakes and geese vary by quality and weight with prime values listed in shillings and pence and special rates noted for certain lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Dairy Market Prices Decline Amid Steady Demand
Supplies of cues were used and demand was good but not keen enough to stop price declines. Prices varied across items including butter, cheese, and hams with quotes and discounts noted, though grains and weights remained unsettled. Free railage offers and state-wide transport terms influenced regional quotes, with standard trade discounts applying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oper Yis
Ovey
Sally
Andar Rade
Dairy industry notes and farm courses in Western Australia
Rural topics outline 1932 53 Western Australia factory litter production forecast to rise 50 to 44 0000 and export of butter 25 723 boxes rising to about 47 000. Butter levy reduced to one penny with halfpenny retained. Summer and autumn college courses at Muresh Agricultural College August to August 13 cover dairy sheep cattle and grain farming with lectures demonstrations and practical work. A new dairy competition and funding moves discussed by the committee. Federal dairy officials stress dairying as vital to Australia ahead of wool and wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australia
Snail-West
Butter Equalisation Board
Lars
Muresh Agricultral College
Leedurer
Camrae
Blackwithing
Eaxventrs Shell
Department of Agriculture
Perth
PB. Carroll
Hatter Theory Managera
Australia
Reveryink
Australian Dairy Industry Exports Rise in War Time
Wages totalled £12500 at Perth based dairy plants with Tod Maher and staff producing butter cheese and milk. Export projections show 900 million cows of butter and 3400 tons of cheese and dairy products valued at £13 million for the year. 1940 dairy exports rose 51 percent and are forecast to increase 22 percent this season, with two year averages surpassing the previous five. Government subsidies approved for 15 stallion breeders across multiple districts. Honey Week opened by the Premier showcasing honeycombs and apiary displays, highlighting honey's food value and bees’ role in production. The annual conference of the Keepers’ Association ran from June 13 to 16, with Honey Week aimed at publicizing honey uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tod
Wellington
Perth
Bennett-street
Austral
Erie
Clan Baier
Lesion
Taviory
Natrania Wold Save
Carroll
James Michell
Feu
Our
T Tote
A. Willouwhtty
Lance
West Mistratiary
Box Poisoning in Sheep In Great Southern State
Farmers inquire about box plant poisoning in sheep and its persistence. Seeds and seedlings remain toxic for years, causing brain symptoms, circling, convulsions, and death. Post mortem shows distended heart and congested lungs, liver, and kidneys. Treatment includes potassium permanganate or antidote tablets, given carefully. Do not drive affected sheep.
Estate offers good roads and ample water facilities
This property fronts well maintained roads with ample water and electric light. It suits dairying, pig raising, poultry, tobacco growing and market gardening, offering diverse agricultural uses and advantages for prospective buyers.
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Onemenee
Gay St
Science
Archibald Browning
U. L
Browaine
Albury
South Downs
Willeng
Romney
Lincoln
Securiine
Mit
Ae Shrimey Stud
Essex
England
Quaranti
Rami Tanith
Chivestrr
Jadolt Aniualy
Sunihhwtd
Mr. Heawning
Lember
Aly
Mr. Browning
Archibald Brownax
Nis
Commonwealth
Ausra Lambs
South Africa
Woalgrawer Anselation
Igt Heine
Lape
Ashye
F Council
Alhonkh
Great Heneke
Bern Iit
Sexan
Jake Higwine
Civic
Furie Hitchins
Torres
Rabbit Killer
Erteuhere
Pelaoning
Cbey
Phi of Carbon
Rabbit Department
Wis
Jane Grazier
Ave
the Market Report
Macon
Parker
Woot
Ametratian Dairy Council
Nerivuli
Enuneil
Stallim
Government Stallion Board
Sutcessfal
Qusiading
Cowcowing
Clarence Smith
Ward
McKay Sunshine
Bo le Hancock
Narembees
Levincon
Brenan’ Arcade
Bardwell-Clarke
Albany Woollen
Annel
Ellenburg
T. McKay
Bullabrook
Per Dewen
Tom Parkinson
Cotony Vouttey Farm
Max
Northaw
Jurey Dine
Xoberts
Beck
Wellingtons
Bank
Pau
Bor Gath
Smily's Stock Bazaar
Alf
Suly’s
Feribe
James ST
Foster
Sterling Park Homestead
Copley
Paterson
Abd MuWeheru Bowe
Ghormuehls
Wgler
Fane de Gaglon Lutans
Bernard Shaw and CO
Cieure Wevernees
Furth
Gonenealth Savings Bank of
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