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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 31, 1935
Page
4
An old discussion explains that worm infestation in sheep results from overused pastures and outlines a rotation plan. It recommends moving ewes and lambs to fresh unsoiled fields every ten days to prevent reinfestation and reduce disease signs in eyes and general health.
The article explains how soft fat forms in pig carcasses and in foods fed to pigs, noting starchy diets promote fat softness while high fat intake can cause hardening. It discusses oxidation, lipid chemistry, and the role of unsaturated fats in producing rancidity and texture changes, with practical feeding guidance for firmer carcasses and desirable fat traits.
The article outlines a rough method to estimate a pig's live weight using girth and length measurements. A sample calculation shows girth of 40 inches and length of 75 inches yielding about 180 pounds dead weight, with live weight about 7 to 80 percent higher depending on fatness. notes on scales, crates, and judgment.
A misfired football lands in a neighbour’s yard startling Mrs Jones who sees Rick push the bull Throw into the hen house and address the hens with a serious note about different poultry practices. The scene unfolds with rural charm and a dash of mischief.
A fragmentary account notes a school play drawing varied responses from parents and students. A waiter discards a coin with disdain while a chemist discusses pricing, and a house visit reveals tensions over shopping and domestic arrangements.
A report by Me AV Lyons on currant vine experiments in Clare and McLaren Vale shows pruning plus spring water shoots boost fruit quality and early ripening. Trials indicate water shoots reduce quality, while dense pruning with limited water shoots yields better fruit that matures earlier.
A garbled OCR passage discusses fat in diet affecting growth, bone development, and skeletal maturity. It references fat proportion, digestion, and how fat intake relates to growth rates, with mentions of animals, feeding, and metabolic ideas, though specifics are unclear and several names and places are obscured.
A distressed advertisement offers 75,000 Black Orpington and White Leghorn chicks for the season starting May 1. It lists prices and varieties, mentions delivery arrangements, and advertises a poultry bar with contact details and a parsing error filled by an entity named Tom Parkinson.
Property listing details a lot in Armadale designated Lot 68 for sale. The fragmented notice mentions sale terms and a contact person W. Turner with official title. The readable fragments indicate a cheap land offer and a planned submission to a potential buyer.
High position property ideal for hospital or boarding use. Eight rooms with tiled roof and write system case. Suitable for retired farmer or exchange for country town property. The United Press Ltd advertises at 71 Hay Street, Perth.
ADELAIDE TIMBER offers JARRAH timber rough and dressed first-class flooring lining moulding fruit cases fencing posts picks 6 x face cuts and scantlings for sheep yards and buildings. Farmers urged to trial us for grain sheds and to secure a up-to-date silo at low cost with prompt attention.
A jumble of for sale notices lists apples various varieties freight terms and delivery details from multiple sellers including Edward Gresnalada and Gordon Matheson Ltd. Also advertised are poultry stock including Black Orpington Rhode Island Red and other fowl and a Moora Townsite Block in Padbury Street for sale with cash or terms.
Fragmentary notice describes a property exchange or sale near Perth with references to permanent running water and suburban settings. Mentions an immediate transaction and an address on Hay Street, Perth, implying a real estate or land swap inquiry.
A sprawling OCR fragment shows a dense list of figures, place names, and scattered phrases about markets and tickets. The readable bits hint at pricing, dates, and names like Amy, Julie, and others, but the text is largely garbled and incomplete.
Advertises Visitors' Register Books required by the Licensing Act. Available in cloth binding for 15 shillings and leather for 21 shillings. Describes sizes and Perth origin.
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