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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1939
Page
4
A historic dairy bulletin outlines common cream defects and remedies. It covers overripe cream from excessive acidity, staleness from long holding, baby cream from dirty yards, cordy cream from skimmed portions, fermented cream from bacteria, and rancid or tangy flavors from sanitation lapses.
A department publication warns of danger from dry mash containing salt used in poultry feed. Wet or clumped mixtures form a paste that can poison birds if hoppers are not emptied and refilled weekly. Contamination sources include dry salt and mash sticking in hoppers, especially in damp weather.
The text warns of salt poisoning risks from brined meat and mash in kitchens. It prescribes precise salt quantities for dry weight, warns against incomplete dissolution, and urges thorough mixing to prevent contamination and toxin formation.
Fragmented OCR notes describe soil preparation for deciduous fruit planting. The text emphasizes subsolling, deep tillage, and the use of cultivators or deep stirring implements to loosen fine soil, improve drainage, and retain moisture. It notes advantages of ploughing and subsolling for surface conditions and rain absorption.
A historical note on sheep breeding and classing practices. It discusses the value of careful selection, improved methods, and the role of the Sheep and Wool Branch of the Department of Agriculture in aiding breeders. The text emphasizes cost considerations, risk reduction, and striving for higher standards in flocks.
Fragmentary notes describe grafting wood supply for apple and other pomes. Instructions mention large numbers of grafts per tree and separate pruning, storage in sand or peat, and safeguarding materials for spring grafting.
Agricultural notes warn onion smut has not yet appeared in full but risk grows for growers. The disease begins in young seedlings, causes brown to black lesions and smutted bulbs, and spreads through infected leaves. Control relies on formalin treatments and seed sanitation. inspectors urge sending specimen samples to the Department of Agriculture in Sydney for analysis.
Beekeepers should improve apiary sites during winter to protect hive materials. Clear ground around hives, level stands, and adjust entrances to deter mice. Ensure well drained, sheltered ground and consider windbreaks and windbreaks to preserve colonies and honey supplies.
Preparations for shearing emphasize thorough cleaning of sheds yards and equipment to prevent disease and wound infection. Overhauls of machinery and overhead gear occur well before shearing with ready spare parts and a trial run to dislodge wool. Adequate lighting and cemented flooring are urged to keep pens clean and functional.
Potassium plays a definite role in plant absorption of minerals, photosynthesis, translocation of sugars, starch formation, respiration and transpiration, and enzyme action. Deficiency causes leaf discolouration, necrosis, and greater disease susceptibility. potassium is the only radioactive element among those necessary for life.
The article discusses timing for work in winter or early spring to improve buildings and presses. It calls for lime wash adjustments and mentions linseed oil and canstation improvements, plus advice to overhaul the press and keep wool bales away from bins to prevent fiber contamination.
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