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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1935
Page
6
The article notes that most troublesome weeds arrived from a few plants and warns farmers and the state to learn to identify them. It mentions a Department of Agriculture booklet showing twenty serious pests with colony illustrations to aid immediate recognition and provide control recommendations.
The Minister for Agriculture notes several prosecutions for failing to register orchards under the Plant Discs Act for 1925. Offenders face fines up to 50 pounds plus costs and registration fees. Owners or occupiers of one or more orchards who have not yet registered must do so immediately to avoid further proceedings. The notice is available free from agricultural instructors or the Department of Agriculture in Sydney.
Poultry experts warn that production from hens and pullets will hinge on skilled feeding practices through the coming winter. Overfeeding or erratic feeding lowers intake, triggers moults, and reduces lay, while steady, weather-informed rations sustain output without causing fattening.
A Melbourne market report notes wool values rose yet did not mirror earlier buoyant spinners and woolete results. Spinners fleece rises remain behind December 1934, with skewed gains in skintings and mohair use rising amid higher production costs and weaker general demand.
The article explains that second quality cream arises from bacterial growth in milk and not primarily from tainted drinking water. It outlines contamination sources during milking, handling, and storage, stresses cleanliness, temperature control, and proper sanitation of utensils, and advises contacting the Department of Agriculture for persistent issues.
The Royal Automobile Club of Australia urges planned packing and clear duty divisions for a smooth camping trip during the Christmas holidays. Keep all first night items together and secure tarpaulins to avoid wind damage or vision obstruction from loose sheets. Drivers warned about oiling and securing canvas to prevent hazards to other road users and eyes from flapping material.
A garbled 19th century note describes a leader’s gesture to rebuild a town after destruction. The piece recounts residents expressing gratitude to authorities and praising actions that impressed local aldermen with sincere eloquence.
A teacher asks a class to name two commandments contained in a well known list. A student is called on, and the scene implies a moment of quick recall during the lesson on the Ten Commandments.
Metropolitan area services complement the pilot program aimed at guiding motorists. Road Stations in country centres offer access to the best available routes and conditions to Sydney, ensuring safe travel from all districts under the best possible circumstances.
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