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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1941
Page
2
Two wax moth species, greater and lesser, threaten stored combs when kept in hives not in use. Infestations stem from careless beekeeping, with larvae ridding combs and undermining stores, especially in warm months. Fumigation using carbon bisulphide is advised on ventilated verandas with safety precautions. stacks should be five feet high and topped with a carbon bisulphide layer, with possible repeats.
Warning from the Department of Agriculture notes phenothiazine, though promising against worm infestations, has caused several horse mortalities in this state and abroad. Until more information and research are completed, stock owners are advised not to use phenothiazine for horses.
Seed saving should target the best yielding plants with vigorous top growth and heavy fruit clusters from the entire plant. Avoid seed from bench-picked or diseased plants and select for many medium sized fruits rather than a few oversized ones. Let fruit fully ripen on the bush to ensure mature seeds.
A. C. Orman warns that a seed shortage risks agricultural failure as wartime demand for beetroot, carrot, parsnip and other roots grows. NSW relies on overseas seed supplies, with most seed imported from the USA and Britain. Locally suitable climates exist in Victoria, Tasmania, and NSW centers like Maitland and the tableland for seed production.
Feed troughs placed on ground create slush that invites worm infestations in pigs and poultry. Concrete troughs curb trodden worm eggs by keeping feed off soil. Builders recommend a bevelled concrete pad to contain all pigs during feeding and allow cleanup.
The instructions advise smoothing the concrete edges and extending them several inches underground to stop edge excavation. This method aims to secure the foundation, reduce ground disturbance, and prevent future undermining of the concrete by surrounding soil.
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