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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1933
Page
2
An Assistant Poultry Expert from the Department of Agriculture advised Singleton farmers that poultry on dairy farms can yield good returns with proper care. He urged using maize, milk, and lucerne, warned against costly patent feeds, and outlined practical rations and three feeding systems.
A coastal diary article notes pit silos prove effective for fodder conservation even in heavy rainfall. A Pampula farmer built a 60 by 10 by 6 foot pit in 33 hours to ensile 45 tons of paspalum, avoiding waste from grazing or stacked hay.
The Agricultural Gazette notes doubt over subsidy eligibility under the Commonwealth Relief Act of 1932 93. Farmers who used artificial manure between December 1 1932 and November 10 1933 may claim 15 shillings a ton, excluding wheat growers. Applications require full quantities used and must be supported by declarations from authorised officials.
Stockowners should supply minerals, especially phosphorus and calcium, via sterilised bone meal and separate salt. Avoid iodized licks and high-cost proprietary mixes. A careful survey shows bone meal plus salt is the most economical remedy for mineral deficiencies in pastures and livestock.
A vintage advertisement promotes a recipe to produce eight bottles of cough remedy for the price of one by sweetening water with a two-shilling bottle of Heenzo. It claims to banish coughs colds croup bronchitis whooping cough and influenza and touts Heenzo as pleasant for adults and children. The text appears as a tobacco stained OCR snippet likely from an 19th or early 20th century ad, with a name L. Smith or similar at the end.
Guidance on when to plant trees, soil preparation, nursery stock, handling open rooted and potted plants, and proper planting procedures. Includes detailed steps for digging, root placement, soil mulch, watering, shading, and post-planting care. Cites Farm Bulletin No. 167 from the Department of Agriculture Sydney.
A damaged verse fragment touts a peppermint cure as relief amid war and injury. The piece contrasts armaments with peace and science, hinting at healing for coughs and colds as a hopeful remedy.
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