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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1932
Page
10
A historical dairy farming notice discusses improving water heating on farms using boilers and electric heaters when affordable. It recommends boiling utensils in heated water near the boil, drying promptly, and using set-in coppers to save wood. Proper utensil care could reduce the portion of inferior cream reaching factories.
In a historical account a recipe describes using a petrol drum bait with an arsenic poison solution to attract blowflies. The text notes timing of baiting, containment to prevent exposure to animals, and periodic replacement after about a fortnight. It references Mr Lord and a Doctor Mauret among the unnamed authors.
The Wing On Textile Manufacturing Co. Ltd, started in 122 with 6 million dollars capital for one factory, now runs three factories with 12 million dollars capital and 20 000 workers. Previously focused on cotton spinning, it has shipped wool sample ryes from Australia to China, aiming to identify wool types suited to Chinese demand, signaling possible Chinese wool goods competition next season and broader market opportunities in the Far East.
A historical overview traces Australia's wheat beginnings from Governor Phillip's seed allotments to Hawkesbury farming roots and the first imperial seed shipments. It notes rust arrivals, price shifts, government appeals for pure seed, and a 19th century drought that tested farmers such as the Faithful family in Goulburn and surrounding districts.
Instructions describe preparing a box for bees, felling the tree, lifting honey and brood, cageing the queen, packing brood frames, and securing bees in a temporary box before transferring to a hive. Best timing is spring or early summer for colonies to build up.
The article outlines proper Lucerne pasture management to maximize leaf surface for mineral uptake, avoid heavy continuous grazing, and use small paddocks with rapid, dense stocking for 10-12 days. It recommends temporary fences, biannual soil cultivation, July August topdressing with 1 14 cwt superphosphate, and avoiding bloom time. Mixing grass with lucerne reduces bloat risk.
Departmental recommendations list wheat varieties suited to the Central Western Slopes including Dubbo Narromine Gillandra Wellington and Parkes. For grain or hay suitable early sowing options include Cleveland Canimbla Yandilla King Turvey Penny Fowl Nahawa Waratah Riverina and others with midseason and late sowing noted. For grain only Wandilla Federation Union Robin and Puri are listed with various sowing times.
The practice reduces haven danger and extends lucerne life by preventing continuous feeding. Young succulent lucerne growths cause most losses and seed should mature toward bud or early flowering before grazing.
The Temora Experiment Farm manager contributes guidance on forming bush fire brigades including personnel roles and distribution. A captain, four or more vice captains, secretary and treasurer are advised, with leaders from north, south, east and west and strong telephone links. During outbreaks, rapid communication via gallopers is suggested if telephones fail.
The secretary should organize a yearly fire-break campaign with the executive guiding stock relocation to safe quarters and maintaining calm, with emphasis on water supplies, up-to-date equipment, and coordination with local councils for fence cutting and lighting fire-breaks. Meetings in late winter and early summer will plan locations, inventory equipment, and ensure readiness.
The Wellington Post Office holiday notice outlines shortened hours and closures over Christmas and New Year. On Monday 26 December the office is closed all day. Tuesday 27 December operates 5 am to 11 am for most business, with money order and savings bank services excluded and street posting boxes cleared at 9:30 am. Sydney mails close at 11 am and country mails despatched as usual. On Monday 2 January the office opens 8 am to 10 am for all business except money order and savings bank, no postman delivery, country mails despatched as usual, Sydney mails close at 40 am, and street letter receivers cleared at 9:30 am. Telephone service is continuous.
An advertisement extols Pro-Ver Drench for cattle, claiming it cleans the system, builds a robust constitution, and supports overall herd health. It lists 32-dose tins at 25 shillings plus freight and 1/6 packet packs at 17 shillings per dozen, from Hamilton Proprietary Ltd in Sydney.
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