PASTORAL. Less Prevalent at Present. Rut Rabbits Still a Problem
It is noted that in various quarters it is being assumed that the rabbit is nearly exterminated from New Couth Wales," observes the Chief…
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Farming & the land, 1939
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The Farm Home Black Spot of the Rose. An Effective Fungicidal Dust
Black spot--one of the commonest diseases of the rose--derives its name from the characteristic blackish areas which develop of the upper surface…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →An Additional Sheep Sale
As the Railway Department can only supply a limited number of sheep vans for Tuesday, 10th October, the selling agents have put on an additional sale…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Wheat Problem Question of Stabilisation Member's Question
In the Legislative Assembly during the past week Mr. H. O. Elliott, member for Ashburnham, asked the following question relating to the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Alleged Stealing Fleece Wool in Dispute Remand Granted
At the local Police Court yesterday morning Jack O'Connor, aged 30, was charged with stealing three bags of fleece wool, valued at £3,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fire Menace Farmers Will Help Brigades Being Organised
The decision of Bland Shire Council to organise an efficient bushfire control organisation within the Shire area, which includes…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Country Conditions Farm & Weather Notes Quandialla, Wed
The month just closed has been the driest since May, only 54 points of rain being recorded, 40 points of these falling last week. Although the rainfall…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →PASTORAL. Sheep In The Cattle Tick Area. Unaffected by Frequent Dipping
During the past few years investigations have been made as to the likelihood of harm being done to sheep, particularly the wool, in the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Supplies of Wheat Sacks
Major Reid is satisfied, following on his inquiries in the bag trade, that sufficient sacks will be available for handling the harvest in New South…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Local Field Wheat Competition
We draw attention to the local Field Wheat Competition conducted by the P.A.H. and I. Association, closing date for entries being…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Australian Wheat West Aust. Position]
Wheat growers in West Australia, hold about 1.500,000 bushels of wheat the remainder of the crop having been sold early in the year. The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →New Guinea "Butter Bean" Gourd, Not a Bean
"The so-called Giant New Guinea "Butter Bean," Mr. N. S. Shirlow, Plant Breeder at Hawkesbury Agricultural College, states, "is not a Butter…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Million and Quarter Sheep In Carcoar P.P. Area
At the Carcoar P.P. Board meeting, the Chairman, Dir. R. J. Fagan, stated that during the last 12 years, the stockings in this area had shown…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Price of Wheat Government Remains Silent Despite Urgent Representations
Despite the efforts of the West Wyalong Wheat Stabilisation Committee, and particularly the work of Mr. T. P. Meagher, the Honorary Secretary, no definite announcement has been made as to the price of wheat to be paid for the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →£20,000,000 EXPECTED From Australia's Wool Clip SYDNEY, Monday
Appraisement of Australia's wool clin commences to-day. No official announcement has yet meen made as to the price to he paid…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Splendid Rains Will "Top Off" Crops
Very beneficial rain fell on Thursday night and Friday. The visitation was general througuout the district, and was just what was needed for…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Drove to Police Station Farmer Arrested Driving Under Influence
Robert W. J. Qnodling, farmer, drove his our to the Leetoa Police Station, but when he got there he forgot the object of his errand and was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Painting on the Farm
One golden rule that must be observed in painting, and that is never to put it off too long. If wood has begun to rot or iron to rust, it is little use…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Farming Facts
Rain--a feast and a famine! With all the showery days experienced in England, one would expect high registrations. However, the average…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →1939-40 HARVEST Handling of the Crop Procedure Explained
Under the provisions of the Commonwealth Wheat Acquisition Regulations, all wheat of the new season will be acquired by the…
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