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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 06, 1932
Page
5
A reader notices a planned series on science for farmers and outlines pig diseases such as actinomycosis and erysipelas. The piece describes infection routes, skin symptoms, and dietary and breeding measures, plus a simple catalase test method attributed to Professor Knudsen for evaluating fat spoiling in butter and related bacterial activity.
A condensed veterinary bulletin explains pig diseases with emphasis on prevention as cheaper and more effective than cure. It defines pyaemia as multiple abscesses and blood poisoning, discusses wound treatment, disinfection, and care to reduce spread, and warns about severe skin and tissue conditions in aging boars and infected animals.
The article details diagnosis and prevention of swine diseases including diamond-shaped red discolorations linked to erysipelas, vaccination as key preventive overseas, and possible use of serum. It notes digestive disorders, ringworm infestation, and issues from improper nutrition or shavings. It mentions weak condition, urinary changes, and zinc oxide crystals in urine.
A discussion from Cold Storage magazine describes the Rotterdam Cold Storage Company study on long term butter quality. It notes that high quality butter remains stable in cold storage, while inferior batches deteriorate, with sight smell and taste guiding future judgments. The article highlights the need for tests to certify butter quality during extended storage.
Fragmentary text discusses butter storage and potential changes over the year. It implies testing methods to detect fermentation or spoilage and hints at remedies before chemical changes become evident.
The text outlines preventive measures to restore an animal to normal condition and notes that a pig carcass with wynemia is fully compensable by meat inspectors. It discusses wound treatment with clean incisions, dressings, and antiseptics, advising dry dressings over wet, and stresses isolation and sanitary actions for necrotic conditions and disease indicators like necrotic fistula and related ailments.
Reports from Merredin and other country centers warn of a serious and unprecedented surge in rabbit invasions. The abolition of poison carts is blamed, with vast breeding grounds around Goldfields Water Supply pipes and wheat fields. Calls grow for quicker action from the Department and federal support to curb the outbreak and provide fencing and poison supplies.
The Jersey Bulletin notes an Alberta cow owned by Mr. So Savage that lived to age 30, calving 28 times with a 29th in progress at death. The animal, examined by a government vet, showed extreme longevity in a climate with harsh summers, and remained productive despite age.
An odd historical note describes a calf with unexpected lactation from birth and a naval vessel analysis. The text compares physical properties with unrelated animal data and cites measurements and percentages, including fat, protein, and other indicators, in a cryptic summary of a veterinary inquiry.
A fragmented report indicates Newcastle authorities push the government to fund a public water service project amid concerns over public safety and the Premier's role in the plan. The discussion centers on public threats and regulatory steps, with broader implications for local governance.
The report describes government scrutiny of settlers and accusations of missteps affecting policy. It covers staff transfers, export concerns for Turpin apples, and incentives for stallion subsidies to boost local breeding, with conditions on age, soundness, and district service. It notes Me Morgan’s export plans and Western Australia’s lamb export projections, plus ministerial replies addressing small growers and rabbit control costs.
Tod Maher of 64 Wellington Street Perth near Bennett Street guarantees reasonable prices for medium draughts delivery sorts and plough horses of every type. He lists a large stock of sulkies buggies lorries crank axles and spring carts in stock. Enquiry B2251.
A garbled classified ad lists multiple farming sites and farmstead parcels across regions including MIDLAND, BELMONT, EARLISLE, MAWA VALE, and AL BALLANTYNE. It details acreage, fencing, water access, outbuildings, and potential uses such as dairy farming, with deposits and rents noted. sale terms appear to be offered as freehold or lease options, emphasizing large tracts and practical improvements.
Tod Manek of 4 Wellingtons Perth near Benmet 1st offers cash for horses suitable for farm or delivery work. He will initiate inspections in any district.
Seed catalogue promotes large selection of onions peas cabbage cauliflower lettuce and onion plants. Mentions White Globe onions Burntiful peas Lite Marvel and other varieties with pricing in sixpence and one shilling ranges. Postage free for catalogues and seed potatoes listed.
Advertisement listing hives frame foundation comb and all beegoods plus meatmeal Lucerne chaff cod liver oil milk powder incubators brooders and related items. James GossWireworker at 133 Williamst Perth offers poultry supplies.
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