"Beginner" (Shepparton).--Turkey [?] could be kept under cover for the first two weeks, especially if the weather is cold or wet. [?]ey should be fed on oatmeal, broken biscuits. ...
Article : 89 wordsAdvice on the preparation of physic balls for horses is sought by "Contractor" (Boort).--A physic usually contains aloes as a purge, and something to stop its griping action. This ...
Article : 272 words"W.J.S." (Narracan):--There are two ways of doing this-- by dry salting or in brine. In brine curing, for every 100lb, of meat, mix 12lb. of coarse salt, 5lb. of brown sugar, 2nd 3oz. of ...
Article : 443 words"G.J.W." (Drysdale).--September is the best month for germinating the seeds of wattle and other Australian trees and shrubs. If the seeds are sown too soon the young plants may ...
Article : 350 words"I have a cow, the milk from which, when soiled used to go thick. Now a very little dring[?] like substance comes from each quarter. This, at first, looked a bright yellow. The cow ...
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Advertising : 159 words"Digger" (Prooinga) recently gave each of his horses a pint of kerosene as a drench for sand. Four hours later they got very cold in the legs, and trembled, and their eyes became ...
Article : 188 words"Culucky Cockie" (Lockhart, N.S.W.) writes: "I have lost five sheep, which were in perfect condition and on good feed. They took bad suddenly. Some before they died seemed to be ...
Article : 168 wordsThe above sketch is supplied in response to a request from "A.G." (Mepunga East). The timber advised is seasoned hardwood. A larger size, of coarse, will contain a bigger load, but ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 205 words"Constant Reader" (The Rock, N.S.W.) asks for the usual terms of share-farming on the thirds system.--In the case in which the owner of the land also provides one-third of the seed. ...
Article : 216 wordsWriting from Koroit, "Constant Reader" wants to know the cause of an aged draught more [?]welling in the head. The swelling started in [?] throat he says, and worked down to the ...
Article : 99 words"L.F.J." (Ardmo[?]). -- Probably your [?]ickens were affected by the train travelling, [?]ed caught cold. Feed on oatmeal and broken [?]nits, slightly moistened with new milk. Place ...
Article : 51 words"Grazier's Wife" writes from Hinnomunjie:-- "I have just noticed the reference in the last issue of The Weekly Times to the prolific yield of potatoes imported from America. This ...
Article : 130 words"J.O.P." (Brookfield). -- Your chickens were [?]ected by the sudden change from being un[?]r the mother to sleeping in the open without [?] covering. Feed them on warm food, and ...
Article : 57 words"Bimboo" (Belmore, N.S.W.).--The symptoms [?]oint to distemper, and when it is developed [?]e is practically no cure. Syringing the [?]ils and mouth with Condys crystals ...
Article : 102 words"Pommy" (Williubrina West). The specimen is an immature one, the foliage of which agrees with siymbruim, or Indian hedge mustard. The plant should not taint the milk ...
Article : 191 words"Nuts (Ballarat) asks the best methods of germinating walnuts for seedlings, and other details concerning the trees.--The best situation for walnut trees is on slopes, with a ...
Article : 132 words"Curious" (Stawell). -- Feed your bird on [?]mst and milk, fruit or green food, giving no [?]eeds or grain of any kind. Mix equal parts [?] buy ru[?] and [?]acic acid, and add a Little ...
Article : 64 words"Are apples bad for cows?" That question is asked by "Anxious" (Casterton), who adds, "I have been giving my cow apples. Some people tell me they are no good, as they dry ...
Article : 67 words"Regular Reader" (Ballarat) owns a blood [?]are that was s[?]ed last season and returned some in February with the assurance that [?]e was in foal. Although to all appearances ...
Article : 182 words"Warby" (Warburton East) states that 10-year-old jinker pony is very sluggish, and appears to lose energy. It stumbles with the hind legs after travelling a short distance. The ...
Article : 81 words"G.J.W." (Drysdale) seeks information on tomato culture.--The tomato does best in a fairly rich, loamy, and well- drained soil. Wellrotted stable manure should be used for the ...
Article : 342 words"Enquirer" (Temora). -- There are severe reliable incubators, on the market. We cannot recommend any particular make. Mr. T. W. T[?]zack's address is Post Office place. ...
Article : 113 words"Monia Gap" (N.S.W.) is having difficulty in milking his cow, which had a calf six months ago. It has become necessary to put the calf on her every few minutes to induce her to let ...
Article : 443 words"Interested" (Colac).-- A house event is feet long, 7 feet wide and from 6 to 8 feet high would suit your purpose. If you write to the Chief Poultry Expert. Cool Stores. ...
Article : 52 words[?] canker in dog's ears is officated by "Wirringulla," who stats that his [?]ng is for ever starking its head, and when the [?]ars are patted is cries out.--Wash out the ...
Article : 150 wordsA Balmattum reader seeks [?]tion on the feeding of bees. She has been [?]ing sugar and water in proportions of one dessertspoonful to one cup. "If I give them honer, will it ...
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Advertising : 24 words[?] in[?]shed by "Stockowner" [?]t), which suggests that his half-bred [?] -year-old Friesia's cow is a victim of con[?]gious abortion. She had a calf and has ...
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Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic. : 1869 - 1954), Sat 19 May 1928, Page 31
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