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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
8
A dense guide by A L Astbury covers cream issues in dairies including over ripe cream staleness and various flavors. It explains causes such as acidity from bacteria, improper skimming, temperature mishandling, and delayed deliveries, with remedies focused on preserving cream quality and sanitation.
Farmers facing recurring floods seek flood proof fencing to reduce losses. A Department of Agriculture pamphlet recommends new, lighter top sections and droppers that bend under flood water while keeping posts intact. It suggests using the system for new fences replacing flood damaged ones and notes the pamphlet is available free from Sydney G P O.
The article outlines maize grain as a versatile feed for livestock. It notes its protein deficiency, recommends combining it with legumes, and highlights uses for pigs, horses, dairy cows, and poultry, with emphasis on winter feeding and on-farm regular use.
A departmental pamphlet on Tree Planting on the Farm highlights trees as shelter, fodder, fuel and erosion control. NSW Forestry League president David G. Stead commends the guide as essential for farmers and communities, noting August as favorable planting time and suggesting purchase via the Department of Agriculture for 1/2 penny.
The article urges readers to plant diverse Lilium varieties such as Tiger Lily and Lilium Roseum, plus Lilium Henryk and others, highlighting easy cultivation, bulb health, and soil prep. It also extols Linaria as a readily grown annual, praising its mini Snapdragon like blooms and vivid color range, with sowing tips for even distribution.
Jook Loepuarde discusses cost recording as essential for farmers and wheatgrowers. He notes the wide variation in reported costs per bushel and argues systematic tracking helps identify economies amid rising wages and competition. The Farmers Bank keeping for Farmers pamphlet is offered free by the Department of Agriculture in Sydney.
A department sheep and wool instructor notes Australia leads in Merino wool but room for improvement remains in both small and large flocks. Quality encompasses fibre fineness and factors like length, color, soundness, and elasticity. Poorer grades attract less buyer competition, so breeders should select districts and rams carefully, avoiding extreme crosses and aiming for gradual adjustments to achieve uniform, high quality fleeces.
Special offer promotes sowing in protected beds to yield early tomatoes. Shepherd's Seeds lists varieties like Earliana Chalk's Early Jewels and Bonny Best, plus later types such as Yellow Colossal. The Tomato Collection packs include four varieties with a free mixed packet for orders.
If the soil is not wet seeds of Linaria should be pressed in with a hoe or the palm of the hand. If the soil is at all wet pressing would compact the surface and should be avoided.
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