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  2. The INQUIRY DEPARTMENT

    "Doubtful": I am a widow living on the widow's pension. I have managed to save a few pounds with which I wish to purchase a small farm of 32 ...

    Article : 156 words
  3. Highest Bicycle Speed

    "N.M.": What is the highest speed on a cycle ever obtained by Hubert Opperman? What year did he do it in? ...

    Article : 53 words
  4. Cure for Snake-bite

    "F.T.W.": What is a cure and how do you treat a snake bite on a dog? Answer: There is no certain cure for snake bite, but the treatment given is as follows:— ...

    Article : 147 words
  5. New Iron Mower

    "D.B.": I have recently bought a mower which is named the "New Iron." Could you tell me the makers and where I could get duplicates? ...

    Article : 55 words
  6. LEGAL

    Our solicitor will advise you on any points of agricultural or rural law. ...

    Article : 17 words
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    STOREKEEPER: "How's your wife, Jacky? Have you done anything to cure her of that bad temper?" JACKY: "Too right, boss. She's getting violent ray treatment now." ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 31 words
  8. Land for Closer Settlement

    "A.E.": There is a piece of land, 1100 acres, which is good grazing country, held by an Indian. This country has not been in use for years and no work ...

    Article : 256 words
  9. "Pea" in Heifer's Teat

    "A.J.E.": I have a young heifer which calved two months ago. When she came in her udder was hard; I bathed it with hot water and ...

    Article : 146 words
  10. Clearing Contract

    "Anxious": I let a clearing contract also much per acre; the contractor las drawn about £30 on the job. Since the last draw, on October 31, he has ...

    Article : 163 words
  11. Sheep Dog With Mange

    "L.M.": I have a sheep dog which I think may be getting the mange. The hair on its back near the hind quarters looks rough and the dog often ...

    Article : 198 words
  12. Rabbits on Property

    "A.S.": I am share farming on a property where the rabbits are very bad. Could I get damages from the landowner for any damage done? ...

    Article : 39 words
  13. Bush Fire Brigade

    "Bushfire Brigade": Is a bushfire brigade responsible (1) In the event of an accident to any of the members, members' employees, share-farmers ...

    Article : 347 words
  14. House Affecting Pension

    "F.B.": A widow drawing a war pension owns a house valued at from £350 £400. (1) If she sold the house would she lose her pension as a result ...

    Article : 99 words
  15. FARM METHODS

    Expert advice on farming practice is available to subscribers of "The Land." If in doubt, write to the ...

    Article : 28 words
  16. Moth-proof Felt

    "X.Y.Z" (Tallong): (1) Is moth-proof felt procurable for pianos? (2) Is there a firm in Sydney called Davis & Davis dealing in pianos? (3) Did ...

    Article : 63 words
  17. Lime and Sulphur for Itch

    "H..M.": Would you give me the proportion of lime and sulphur to make into a dip mixture for itch. Answer: A suitable dipping fluid is that ...

    Article : 106 words
  18. Selling Farm

    "M.D.": I am the owner of land which I am leaving to my sons. Can I fix the will in any way so that they cannot sell the farm for a certain ...

    Article : 100 words
  19. Aphids on Lettuce

    "M.M.": How can I get rid of very small insects which are spoiling my lettuce plants? They are very light green in color and are in thousands on ...

    Article : 118 words
  20. Patent Office

    "H.H": Could you tell me the address of the Government Patent Office? Answer: Government Patent Office, ...

    Article : 27 words
  21. Gobbler With Diseased Head

    "Anxious": We have a gobbler with a diseased head. It has lumps all over it which have hard, dry, yellowy brown scabs on them. They are very ...

    Article : 88 words
  22. Population of Goulburn and Wagga

    "D.J.S.": Please tell me the population of Goulbum and Wagga respectively. Answer: At December 31, 1935, the ...

    Article : 37 words
  23. VETERINARY

    Losses in live stock arise from ailments as well as from actual deaths. To help readers to reduce these ...

    Article : 38 words
  24. Waterproofing Tarpaulin

    :J.H.": Could you give me a good waterproofing solution for a tarpaulin? Answer: The following are three simple ...

    Article : 158 words
  25. Travelling Stallion

    "N.J.B.": If a man is travelling this stallion during the season and he serves a mare belonging to another man and the mare meets her death or ...

    Article : 72 words
  26. Fowls With Mange

    "B.J." (Moss Yale): (1) What causes the feathers to come off the fowls' necks? The fowls are fed exclusively on wheat. (2) What age ...

    Article : 199 words
  27. Butter Tax

    "B.K.": Is it still compulsory to pay the butter tax to the Commonwealth Butter Board, since the Dairy Products Act 1933 has been declared ...

    Article : 110 words
  28. Castrating Young Horse

    "C.J.K.": Some two months ago castrated-some young horses. After the day of marking, one became totally blind. The local veterinary officer ...

    Article : 85 words
  29. Pumpkin Beetles

    "Worried": I am endeavoring to grow some pumpkins, but cannot prevent the plants from being eaten and destroyed by the pumpkin beetle. Is ...

    Article : 68 words
  30. Company in Liquidation

    "X.Y.Z.": We have been informed that this Company went into liquidation on April 27, 1936. ...

    Article : 18 words
  31. Stallion With Itch on Neck

    "H.E.H.": I have a valuable stallion with an itch on the neck and shoulders and in the mane. Answer: It is impossible to say whether ...

    Article : 153 words
  32. Weighing Lorry

    "Carrier": A carriers lorry is too long for the local bridge and he has to weigh first the front and then the back wheels. Will that method of ...

    Article : 150 words
  33. Buying Property

    "R.S.": The Rural Bank will communicate with you direct. ...

    Article : 11 words
  34. Slimy Milk

    "M.F.Mc.": I am milking a cow that I have just purchased and her milk contains a lot of slime. The cow is a half-bred Jersey and is on her third ...

    Article : 173 words
  35. MISCELLANEOUS

    If in doubt about any of the multitude of other questions that crop up from time to time, consult "The Land" ...

    Article : 25 words
  36. Is Aluminium Poisonous?

    "Avondale": Is it true that you can get tuberculosis from aluminium saucepans, etc.? Answer: The Director of Health advises ...

    Article : 72 words
  37. Paper Bag Merchant

    "A.S.": Could you give me the address of a paper bag merchant and also where could I have them printed? Answer: The Paper Bag Supply Co., 210 ...

    Article : 43 words
  38. H.P. and C.C.

    "Reader": What h.p. do the following represent: 249 c.c.; 348 c.c.; 490 c.c.; and 596 c.c.? Answer: Presumably you are referring to ...

    Article : 98 words
  39. Disease on Horse's Leg

    "F.J.O.": I have a horse with some scase on the leg just above the hoof. There is a crack which I cannot get to heal. He is very lame. ...

    Article : 141 words
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