Care of the Car Holiday Safety Drive Urges Vehicle Checks
In New South Wales the Road Safety Council warns drivers to have vehicles checked before the Christmas holidays. Emphasis is on brakes, lighting, tires, steering, and mufflers to prevent accidents. The message highlights heavy traffic and potential hazards from faulty equipment.
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Road Safety Coummeil
Came Iustomer
N. Naake
Commeil
Sicenses Pom Materita
Neale
New South Wales
Hades
Joe Hill General Carries On At 71 Maughan Street
Joe Hill operates a general haulage service from 71 Maughan Street offering any kind of haulage work and undertakings. The notice lists telephone contact 16 for inquiries and bookings.
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Joe Hill
Carrie
Maughan Street
Harvesting lucerne seed with a wheat header
Seasonal conditions favour lucerne seed harvest with a wheat header though it wastes more than threshing. Delays reduce yield. harvest at full maturity and dry seed promptly. Adjust headers and machinery for efficient threshing and ensure all components are in good order.
Tomato mite infestation in tomatoes prompts control measures
The article warns growers to adopt strict mite control in mid to late season tomato plants. It describes symptoms such as leaf trembling and curling, browning under leaves, and fruit roughness. Recommended actions include seed-bed treatments, mid-season Bordeaux spraying, and regular sulfur sprays with thorough agitation for effective coverage.
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Stansand
Tolls
Provence
Defects in Dairy Utensils and Soldering on Farms
An article stresses the value of basic soldering knowledge for dairymen to mend leaks retin rusted hoops and repair tin ware. Neglect of rough spots harms milk and cream quality as acids and bacteria attack exposed metal. A leaflet on soldering for dairy use is available free from the Department of Agriculture.
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Ure
Deiry
Department of Agriculture
Box Aga
P.O
Bydwy
The Orchard Harvesting of Stone Fruits Maturity Question
The degree of maturity for picking stone fruits depends on distance to market and use. Close to market harvest can wait for more size but timing must prevent wilt and preserve flavor with firm fruit able to endure transport. Qualified maturity ranges prevent losses and ensure acceptable price and quality for canning or drying.
Water for Dairy Cattle Supply Systems
Water for dairy cattle should be of good quality, plentiful, and easy to access. Running water and troughs are preferred, with concrete reservoirs used by some North Coast farmers. The Department of Agriculture in Sydney offers a pamphlet detailing irrigation systems and watering methods.
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Department of Agriculture
Box Aba
G.P.O
Hydney
Shell Grit For Poultry A Seasonable Reminder
A 19th century note urges poultry keepers to supply shell grit for digestion, warning against burnt lime and lime in water. It explains the material makeup, recommends crushed sea or oyster shells mixed with a small portion of sea shell to form a palatable grit, and advises providing grit in a separate receptacle at the birds’ yard for continual access.
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Powley
Murry Poultry
Wea
Hell
Mushroom culture and spawn production notes
The article outlines mushroom culture, spore germination, and mycelial growth for mushroom production. It details the development of pure culture spawn by the Australian Biological Branch in 1931, the import of commercial spawn, and ongoing Department of Agriculture efforts to maintain high quality spawn, now sold at 1 shilling per quart, with price comparisons to other countries.
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Australia
Department of Agriculture
United States
England
Factors in Fertility The Limitations of Fertilisers
The Limits of fertilisers are shown. Proper manuring depends on soil and crop needs. mere plant food addition isn’t enough. Humus absence harms drought and pests, while good drainage and organic matter boost beneficial microbes. Mushrooms can be produced with care, but best returns need proper conditions, pest control, and cost management.
Pastoral uses of meat by products in sheep feeding
An Australian agricultural note discusses meat by products as a high protein supplement for sheep. It notes meat meal provides about 78 percent protein and shows improved wool growth and milk production in ewes, with experiments in Queensland highlighting benefits to both lambs and mothers. The Department of Agriculture in Sydney offers access to the product on approval.
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Queensland
Wes Ann
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Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Winchicombe House
Middle Street
Fy Iba
Consign Woot
Winchmale C Carson
Merling Harbour
NEW Zealand Loan Loan & Mercantile Agency
Reoge Etheet
Bydh
Ravonens Smo
Mpproven
Wecuy
Mt Country Producers Selling CO. Ltd
Bridge St
Sydney
ACARD
W. Smith
Mushroom
G.P
Merry Christmas
Pitt, Son & Badgery
Circular Quay
Grossessative Grain Indurar & Agency Co
Pedersiats
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