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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
4
Department tests show disease control on peach and nectarine trees is best when Bordeaux mixture or lime-sulfur is sprayed while trees are dormant but before buds swell. Avoid sprays after tart bloom as they risk defoliation. One or two apps may suffice, timing before buds swell and when color shows, with Bordeaux mix slightly more effective than lime-sulfur in disease-heavy areas.
The notice explains skeleton weed management in orchards including cultural and chemical controls, plus dairy herd udder care for mastitis. It outlines isolation of affected cows, hygienic handling, and fomentation, with references to a Department of Agriculture pamphlet. It notes racehorse lease forms and urges early, strict action to prevent spread.
A historical guide discusses weed management around trees and vine rows. It recommends meticulous spring cleaning along tree strips, root hoeing, and salt injections into plant holes to kill crowns while permitting some lateral growth. It warns against overuse, notes risks to young trees, and advises staged treatment when many plants grow under a single tree.
The Chief Veterinary Surgeon reminds cattle owners and denizens in the Southern and Norther Table-Vnaite regions that prior to moving cattle a free protective certificate must be obtained from the inspector. Give as much notice as possible to allow fit scheduling, or officers may struggle to accommodate the inspection with other duties.
A departmental agricultural inspector argues for urgent soil fertility conservation in erosion prone districts. The plan blends mixed farming with contour banking and pasture management, prioritizes nitrogen use, fodder conservation, weed control, and shelter trees, and shifts focus from large wheat areas to diversified farming to curb erosion and restore productivity.
The Department of Agriculture biologist outlines winter measures to control black spot in grapes. Burn prunings and collected cuttings, remove and burn leaves and bark when feasible, and swab or spray vines during dormancy with iron sulfate solution or sulfuric spray to reduce infection. A detailed leaflet is available from the Department of Agriculture in Sydney.
A record reports salt content measurements from a bore water sample at the Chamiat's Branch of the Department of Agricultural Strack. The test, taken at a depth of about 1,100 feet in a 1,100 foot bore, yielded the highest figures yet obtained.
A brief query from a child asks about differences in things with a parent’s response indicating curiosity and seeking simple explanations about contrasts in daily life.
Analysis reports salinity by weight per gallon. The sample contains 985.5 grains per gallon total solids with 8,621 grains of NaCl, making 14.27 percent. Sydney seawater has 2,463 grains per gallon and the Dowd Sea 16,000 grains per gallon.
Reclamation of alkali soils and the salt tolerance of plants are discussed. The Agricultural Gazette notes that about 1 percent of irrigated land contains saline matter harmful to crops. Plant tolerance varies with soil, climate, and crop type, with temperature reducing tolerance and growth in Miraberry clover and Lucerne. fertilizer burn worsens in hot weather.
Hought offers high prices for turkeys and rabbits in any quantity. Contact Butter Factory for details at phone 74.
An Agricultural Gazette article warns that winter hazards in colder districts cause heavy livestock losses from exposure and disease. It advocates quick growth windbreaks using trees and improvised fences to shield stock, noting sheep readily use these protections and lambing periods benefit from sheltered paddocks.
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