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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1934
Page
2
Fragmented OCR notes describe the final days of a dairy science program with exams and a public meeting. Mentions August sessions, September dates, and faculty involvement. Emphasizes student performance and a committee review for admission or progression.
Agricultural Gazette article by Department of Agriculture officers outlines prevention and control of weevils in farm stored grain. It covers cleaning all sources of infestation, safe disposal of waste, cleaning and treating machinery, tank storage in silos or bins, and fumigation with carbon bisulphide. Storing in bags requires airtight barns and careful fumigation, plus seed wheat treatment with copper carbonate to prevent weevil development.
A rural bulletin describes poisoning rabbits with a homemade bait using black thistle roots and strychnine, then shifts to addressing gum in stone fruits. It outlines preparation of baits and safe handling, followed by a Biological Branch guide on gum control in cherries, plums, apricots, and peaches, emphasizing drainage, lime applications, pruning wounds, bark incisions, and grafting-like sucker reuse to restore vigor under adverse conditions.
A veterinary report from the Department of Agriculture details how eliminating snail hosts and draining marshy areas, combined with twice yearly drenches of sheep with carbon tetrachloride, have largely eradicated liver fluke and black disease on several properties. Some failures are linked to partial snail-control and improper bluestone use in streams. Vaccination is deemed less effective than anti-snail strategies for eliminating both diseases.
A report from the Southwestern Daher Conference notes Mp C. Kelly of Quandiilia advocated converting 100 acres of a 200 acre block to wheat and using the other half for hay and sheep. He projected 1,000 sheep would yield £500 while wheat would bring about £200. costs of header and binder, hay handling, carting, and losses were discussed, with a plan to repeat the experiment next year at four times the scale.
H A Barraclough Ltd announces a next visit to Wellington at the Chib Howse Hotel on June 14 from 9 am to 4:30 pm. The firm has toured the town regularly for about fifty years, represented by Mr P. As Newail FILO.
In a quirky short feature a rheumatic patient describes a surprising dance to upbeat chatter and playful phrases. The piece adds a light tone about resilience and recovery through whimsy and music.
A public notice states that Bert Devenish will be buying in Seine and produce at the Fadstal Halt on Saturday. The event repeats weekly every Saturday, indicating ongoing market activity in Town.
Notice warns that anyone found trespassing or entering a property to take timber without permission will be prosecuted. Previous permissions must be renewed. Signed by R. and A. BRien.
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