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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
6
The Department of Agriculture outlines proper sheep worm drenching. Repeat dosing every two weeks, avoid water for two hours after, and drench with care to prevent choking or pneumonia. Regular monthly treatments may curb pasture infestation in serious cases.
Poultry farmers with small flocks should store eggs for incubation carefully. Do not fill incubators fully. keep eggs partly filled and use turning by box or device. If kept longer than a week, box with bran and lids. turn daily. Maintain even, airy temperature, free from strong odours to improve hatch results.
Timea Office advertises a broad selection of Rusber stamps in Sydney, highlighting competitive pricing and available stock across descriptions.
An advertisement touts a galvanized heavy tower wind mill with rust resistant wheel and wind wheel. It claims lower price than competing options and promotes use for farms or stations with accessories and engine troughing. The copy emphasizes quality and satisfaction.
A Australia Department of Agriculture discussion emphasizes natural soil erosion control through vegetative methods. It covers strip cropping, windbreaks, and farm forestry, noting European permanence and urging adoption in Australia and neighboring regions. It also outlines feeding whey to calves with careful steps and cautions.
Citrus growers should not delay preparing land for planting at the end of winter. A fallow period is advised in most localities. The text emphasizes early and thorough soil readiness before budding and planting activities.
A motoristic friend asks how much petrol remains. Bill cites the gauge showing half but cannot determine if it implies half-full or half-empty, leaving the exact level unclear.
The passage discusses planting a number of trees at least 20 feet apart to mitigate drought effects. It notes that trees suffer acutely after certain stress years and recommends spacing and care for saplings to improve survival, emphasizing the need for ample root and soil conditions.
Article stresses using fine weather for pruning deciduous fruit trees. It references the department handbook Pruning detailing treatment for all fruit trees and notes it’s available from the Department of Agriculture in Homia, O Po, Sydney for a price, with postage eluded.
The article stresses careful brooding as key to profitable flocks. It warns that setbacks during the breeding stage affect development and emphasizes reliable warmth to keep chickens from crowding and to maintain fireproof conditions.
Harold and Eric Giddings, aged 12, farm sons of J A Giddings, ride their father's tractor to harvest about 60 acres of wheat unaided. Eric drives the Model L and oils the tank. Harold handles the lift while MekKay helps. They cart, fuel, oil, and manage tasks along a five mile run to the siding, then with a 16‑row shearer they cover 40 acres more.
Instructions on trimming spurs for breeding male birds note handling by an assistant, holding the legs firmly, and sawing the spur with a fine tooth saw. Warns against cutting too close to the leg to avoid bleeding and suggests warming the wound for minor bleeds. Also covers spur care for younger birds with sharp spurs.
A senior apiary inspector notes dwindling bee trouble stems from poor food supply nosema disease and sun exposure. Bees should be kept in sunny sites with hive entrances toward the sun and protection from cold winds. If a permanent site lacks shelter plant windbreak trees or rows, and consider a suitable tree such as lucerne to aid bees.
A pamphlet from the Department for Agriculture in Sydney explains key brooding factors. It stresses allowing chickens to move away from heat if needed and return without obstruction to reduce life wastage. Further details and plans for brawlers and hovers on a hot water circulating system are available free on request.
The Sydney market favors imported South Australian celery with up to 1000 cases weekly. Local growers can meet demand by adopting long-stemmed, unblanched celery and suitable soil and irrigation practices in suitable NSW districts like Anna Bay and Bathurst.
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