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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
10
The article discusses tomato farming advances, noting intensive cultivation rising in public favor and early tomatoes supplying markets. It covers growing timelines, soil needs, seed selection, and regional variations from cool northern to warmer southern areas, with planting durations of eight months or longer in some spots.
Instructions describe preparing soil and frames, sowing seeds, and hardening young tomato plants. Details cover timing for early crops, spacing between plants, and protecting frames from frost while guiding transplanting into fields. Varieties named include Sparkle, Barling, Cherry Jewel, Wood Prince, Pride Whitel, Champion, and others.
A historical farming note discusses how stock respond to different feeds and crops. It warns that tastes vary, some foods are rejected by sheep, and warns against forcing unpalatable feed. It highlights crop choices like turnips and rape, and stresses gradual introduction and adaptation for improving livestock education and intake.
Fragmented OCR yields a dense, technical discussion of animal feeding, housing, flooring, cleanliness, and management. Mentions stock, feed efficiency, and design features like impervious floors, pit access, wall protections, and entrance control to reduce disease and pest issues.
Two farmers discuss purchasing a type of tractor called a Traetar. One man recounts how a salesman influenced him with pamphlets and farmer testimonials. The machine reportedly halves horse work, cuts plowing time, and boosts harvest efficiency, prompting a trial order and eventual purchase.
Wool buyers and sellers gathered at Armidale and Sydney to size up a brisk market. Demand remained strong for merino and crossbred wools with high prices reported, while prices for hides and pelts moved variably. Local operators and Colonia building firms again showed keen competition in selecting top lots and offered prices.
Market activity shows a distinct improvement with higher demand and firmer prices. London sales closed strong. shipments to Home trade, Continent, and America noted. Sydney catalogues planned with large offerings and signs of good demand across various wool grades and stock categories.
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