Orchard Card Storage of Fruit Factors in Success
NSW Department of Agriculture notes cold storage extends supply and lowers prices but cautions against overlong storage. Life of Williams pear is about eight weeks, Winter Nel is six months if picked at proper maturity. Granny Smith apples need prompt storage and ventilation, with limits based on district and variety.
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New South Wales
Department of Agriculture
Mugle
Fife
Wil Seliams
Spd Sry
Vibur
Hia
Neler
Murrumbidgee
Gransy Smith
Williams Pears
Caution on Winter Honey Flow and Migratory Beekeeping Practices
Senior Apiculturist warns inland beekeepers of high risks when moving hives during winter, noting recent ironbark flow losses and brood disruption. A successful migratory plan used along coastal sites kept colonies healthy by timing movements to brood rearing and returning to original sites at first distress signals. The piece also discusses storage qualities of various apple and pear varieties and notes on seasonal fruit storage implications.
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Department of Agriculture
Ironbark
Dirty Milk Strainers Worse Than None
The article discusses milk strainer cleanliness, warning that a dirty strainer contaminates successive milk pours. Repeated use without proper shaking or rinsing leaves residues and bacteria, negating any benefit from straining.
Movable Dairy Plant and Poultry Pens For Pasture Improvement
A historical notice describes movable dairy plant equipment and poultry pens designed to enhance dairying pastures. The item outlines potential benefits for improved herd management, pasture utilization, and agricultural efficiency in the farm setup.
Pastoral Sheep Lice Control and Pasture Management Methods
A report by J. K. Whitiet, agricultural expert, outlines pasture management and sheep foot louse control. It covers movable dwellings for poultry on Manor Farm, general pasture improvement, and the need for vigilance by sheep owners as foot lice persist. The note details arsenical dips, nicotine solutions, and hand dressing as treatments, with practical steps for application and precautions on efficacy.
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J. KR. Whitiet
Department of Agriculture
Sir Allen Anderson
Notraye
Gloucester
Ehesslownd Syatom
Powitry
Griesland
Abe
Welch
Bern
Wien
Leadership school for country girls in New South Wales
The New South Wales Agricultural Bureau ran a leadership camp teaching home economics, cooking, budgeting, and social progress. It aimed to foster good citizenship among rural people, noting women have progressed despite fewer opportunities. A pilot leadership school in the North Western Bureau District proved highly successful with the bureau promoting Better Farming, Better Living.
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New South Wales Agricultural Bureau
Tee Huslua
Unier
Agricultural Bureau
Australia
Bureau
New South Wales
Department of Agriculture
Dox
GPO
Sydney
Effective Orchard Burner for Pruning Disposal
An efficient orchard burner can be built from discarded tank parts on a whetted frame, offering quicker, cheaper disposal of prunings. Burning the prunings reduces bulk and avoids transporting material, with cautions about overheating and safety during operation.
Humus Key to Soil Fertility and Water Retention
Humus in soil is crucial for moisture retention and reducing surface evaporation. It improves texture by loosening and lightening soil, aids drought resistance, and supports humus production with plant supply under arid conditions.
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Sail
Bowral Police Charge For Offensive Conduct
A Bowral man faced a charge of offensive behavior after hinting at a young woman during an evening encounter near a gate. Constable McLennan stated the complaint spurred the police to act but no heavy penalty was sought, and the defendant paid a small fine after the case.
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Bowral
Potlee Goury
McLennan
Green crop manuring and compost manure use explaine
The note discusses applying yard manure when available and using compost manure by the application of greens manuring or ploughing a quickly growing green crop. It references legaminews for choice and the editor’s guidance.
Fish Story From China Ends In Tragic Gory Scene
An account describes a brutal fishing tragedy on a riverbank in China where two men die from a falling fish or debris and a third is injured. The narrative blends graphic details with dubious dialogue, noting discomfort and improvised methods used in the aftermath.
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Hutchingsa
Nyma
Sina
Hans
Chinny
Fldh
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Fish Story
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Arcrivatien
AMAL
Nant Carson
Moore
Ethan
Winchcombe
Carson
M. Ardoer
Woolgrowers
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