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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1933
Page
9
A fragmented analysis argues that country selling undermines auction sales and risks wool industry stability. It warns growers to choose between properly organized auctions or county selling while stressing auctions as essential to fair prices and market competition.
The Berry Experiment Farm reports increased dairy output from pasture improvement. Total milk yield reached 7,502 thousand pounds with 8.6 percent butterfat, up from prior years. Butterfat efficiency showed notable gains, reflecting the intervention's impact on milk quality and quantity.
Advice on reducing feed during heat waves to prevent overfeeding and digestive issues, ensuring ample fresh water near housing, and improving ventilation in poultry houses. Emphasizes adjustable vents and shutters, avoidance of contamination, and maintaining steady water access to reduce mortality and sustain egg production through hot periods.
The Minister for Agriculture informs Wheatgrowers Relief Act claimants that all evidence supporting disputed claims must be revived by November 1. After that date, claims will be disposed of based on available evidence.
A historic guide outlines Apiaries Act rules and practical steps for transferring bees from box hives to regulation frame hives. It covers registration, disease reporting, hive construction, and a detailed procedure using smoke and frame swapping to minimize robbing and support brood rearing.
A detailed hive management note describes placing grafted buds into a new hive frame, removing the old cover, and nurturing the brood. It covers timing for drumming bees into the frame, guiding growth, and transferring ready sections to stabilize the colony.
Market notes a quick steadying in wool prices with limited carryover in London and rising demand from mills. Australian, New Zealand and South African stocks show declines. Japan buys more from Australia while foreign buyers trade on improved exchange rates. South Africa faces reduced clip and high sheep losses, delaying recovery.
The Fruit Fly Menace report notes actions by the Department of Agriculture and Fruitgrowers' Federation in Sydney to combat outbreaks. Posters leaflets and vigilant measures aim to curb fruit fly spread, with penalties and possible restrictions affecting fruit industries yearly. An application to obtain further information is directed to the Department via GPO Sydney.
Watering sheep is better via troughs than tanks. Wells and wind power can lift water in western districts. Troughs reduce mud and dung in drinking water and limit parasite infestation. Pure water with alum or lime helps when tanks are the only source.
South African authority argues heavy, large framed Holstein cows outperform lighter types for milk production. Citing records from major breeders, heavier cows show higher milk output per body weight, though they require more feed. The broader dairy aim is efficient, economical production with robust, well-built cows.
The Department offers free educational publications for graziers including Sheep Dips and Keeping, Lamb Marking, Ticks for Stock, Wool Clips, Fat Lamb Production, Pasture Improvement and disease management. Several bulletins carry small charges and are listed with titles and publication details, available from the Under Bee Jury Department of Agriculture, Sydney.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to mention promotion and opposition against a public figure, with garbled names and actions. no clear event, date, place, or entities can be reliably identified for a proper summary.
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