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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1933
Page
9
The article outlines a historic poultry feeding system from the Agriculture Department. It details chick care from hatching through twelve weeks, including feeding frequency and mash formulas, with specific ratios of grain, milk, and minerals and suggested daily portions.
Milk has some value when mixed with other foods for chickens due to vitamins, but many operators report health risks. Avoid giving milk in heated brooders or crowded houses as it smears plumage and creates unsanitary conditions that may breed disease. Water must always be available alongside milk or other liquids.
A fragment describes a home remedy: by adding concentrated HEENZO to sweetened water, one two-shilling bottle yields eight doses equivalent to a pound’s worth of medicine for coughs colds bronchitis whooping cough and influenza. The tone imitates old time patent medicine ads.
A fragment discusses proportioning pollard and bran in chicken feed. It suggests finer pollard can replace part of bran safely, with little difference in nutritive value. It notes small variability in bran quantity is acceptable and recommends green feed and daily grit for week-old chicks.
At the South Coast conference the Assistant Agriculturalist outlined dairy pasture use, noting a sixty cow herd could require about 877 tons of feed annually from pasture, with green crop feed unlikely to exceed 100 tons. Emphasis was on balancing pasture quality, protein, and minerals, plus selecting best pasture species and strains suited to soil fertility to sustain large herds.
A summary of the blowfly menace since 1806, detailing why the problem varied by season, the dispersal of Lucilia, and the impact on Merino sheep. It describes coordinated national and state research, a plan for a comprehensive statement, and the bulletin The Sheep Blowfly Problem in Australia outlining multiple control methods and their applicability. The publication, priced 1/6, covers prevention, destruction of pupae, treatment of struck sheep, and practical measures like cratching, jetting, and dressing.
Farmers should devote study and attention to pasture management to maximize results. Use small, conveniently worked paddocks to enable controlled rotational grazing and adjust mechanical renovation as needed. Read literature from the Department of Agriculture and related sources for guidance on pasture improvement.
The Jersey breed is praised by Mr Ay I. Moore of Tweet Honda for high butterfat yields. A 1,000,000th Jersey cow named Ann Ming Dewdrop joins the American Jersey Cattle Club registry, reflecting long breed history from Lily I as the first numbered entry in 1848.
The article discusses planting belts of trees around homesteads to provide shelter, screen unsightly areas, and improve appearance. It advises placing belts away from the house, using western windbreaks, and using belts to create a protected orchard and garden area while avoiding shading the home in winter and blocking tanks or drains. It recommends 100 yards from the dwelling and careful spacing to maintain the homestead’s individuality.
Professor Bastaugh of Sydney University testified as an independent petrol quality authority before the Royal Commission. He stated octane numbers measure fuel resistance to detonation and noted samples showed first grade petrol around 66 to 67, with second grades reaching about 68 in some cases, during questioning by Mr Martin.
The fragment appears as a casual remark about a vest labeled ALT Smith with unclear meaning. No verifiable event or named entities beyond ALT and Smith emerge from the readable text.
A historical guidance note warns farmers about mixing manure types and the chemical reactions that can occur. It lists mixtures to avoid and those that are permissible, emphasizing careful handling and proportioning, with examples of phosphates and related fertilizers to prevent harmful outcomes.
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