Crookwell Potato Crops
"The best potato crops seen round the district for many yearsâplants are mostly 2ft. tall and in, full flower," said a Crookwell delegate to this…
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National Farmers' Union
Sir,—Mr. A. G. Hecker wrote a very challenging letter, under the heading "F.S.A. Man's Strong Plea for a National Farmers' Union" ("Land,"…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →F.S.A. Branch News No Tax Relief For Drought Hit Farmers
THE whole system of pay-as-youearn taxation would crumble if one section of the community was exempted because of its fluctuating…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Our Inquiry Department Solves Your Problems and Saves Your Money The name and address of the subscriber must accompany every inquiry (not necessarily for publication). Inquiries lacking name and address will not be answered. A stamped, addressed envelope must be sent where a reply by mail is required. The Inquiry Department service is free to subscribers, who are invited to avail themselves of it. Timely advice by our solicitor or our vet. may save you pounds. Share-farmer and Drought Relief
"Share farmer": I am a sharefarmer, sharefarming under the usual half agreement, the landlord and I equally dividing the crop. As last…
Continued on Trove, page 25 →Dairyman's Tax Slug
A Grafton district dairyman, whose earnings for April 1st, 1946, and Jan. 3rd, 1947 were £48/7/-, has received an income tax assessment for…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Termination of Farm Tenancy
In the Legislative Assembly Mr. W. Frith (C.P., Lismore) referred to a recent decision of the full court of the Supreme Court in connection with the…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Farm Horse With Itch
My farm horse is badly affected with an itch that causes him intense discomfort. He seems to be affected all over the body and leys,…
Continued on Trove, page 25 →Good Rains Lift Dairy Production
Result of the recent good rains on the North Coast has been a 50 per cent, increase in the output of butter on the Northern Rivers…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Farm Building & Construction How To Make A Roof Watertight WHEN an iron or fibre cement-sheeted roof has become damaged, either by hail or by ordinary wear, reliable repairs can be effected which will last indefinitely and prolong the life of a roof which, in times when materials are more easily available, might he replaced. With a little adaption, these same repairs can be made to apply to a state or other roof
WHEN a hole occurs in the upper portion of a corrugated iron roof it is not as troublesome as when it occurs nearer the guttering and has,…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →A.B.C. Seeks Champion Junior Farmer
FINALS of the radio contest being sponsored by rural department of the A.B.C. for Junior farmers throughout Australia will be held on April 1…
Continued on Trove, page 32 →Prune Crops Below Normal Yield
THAT prune crops in the Young district would average only 30 per cent, of the normal crop of 1000-tons was revealed in a survey…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →For Security Of The Nation To the Editor, "Farmer and Settler"
Sir.—Seeing that the Commonwealth Defence Departments are entirely dependant upon overseas oil and petrol, then who finally decides the…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Rabbit Pest Is State Disaster To The Editor. "Farmer and Settler."
Sir,—I admire Dubbo's stock inspector for the serious view he takes of the rabbit pest. This State of ours needs more men of his class. The…
Continued on Trove, page 26 →Eagle Farm Gains New Importance
EAGLE Farm Aerodrome, Brisbane, will be used by United suites and other aircrart an an International airport…
Continued on Trove, page 43 →Nailsworth Farms Aberdeen-angus Stud
Quality Foundation stock of Kabina and Bald Blair origin, recently added to by purchase of Messrs. White Bros. Pty, Ltd, famous Edinglassie females, provide Nailsworth Farms with a very fine herd. Landing Sires; Sce[?]tre of Charterhouse (imp.) (122512) recently imported from Scotland…
Continued on Trove, page 41 →Minister Moves To End Fuel Hold-Up Relief For Farmers Country Kerosene Stocks To Be Released
OIL companies and Pool Petroleum, Ltd., had issued instructions to their country depots for all power kerosene on hand to be released immediately, said the N.S.W. Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Graham) yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Official Statement On Pasture Grass Trials (To the Editor, "Farmer and Settler.")
Sir: In your publication for February 21 there was a short article headed: "New Pasture Grass Gives Good Results in Trials." wherein it…
Continued on Trove, page 31 →Beef Is Complementary To Dairying In Victoria Lower Returns Per Acre Over Labor Costs Place It At Disadvantage
THE beef industry is worth approximately £6,500,000 annually to Victoria, and as an industry it is exceeded by dairying and wool, and is about equal to the mutton and lamb and wheat industries. Beef has always been a major Industry in Victoria…
Continued on Trove, page 31 →Farm Machines That Will Attract Interest At Show
BECAUSE it includes several new machines, and many improvements to tried favorites, the display of Sunshine Massey Harris farm machinery at this year's Royal Show…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Good Crops of Grain Sorghum
GRAIN sorghum crops throughout N.S.W. were maturing satisfactorily and wheat consignments from Victoria were…
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