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A Simplified Mulesing Crush, G T. Halpin
A Simplified Mulesing Crush, G T. Halpin
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
DURING the last two years Mr. Tom Flanigan, a mulesing contractor in a large area centred at Katanning, has performed the mules-tailstrip operation on many thousands of lambs and sheep.
Your Light And Your Sight, M S. Pickett
Your Light And Your Sight, M S. Pickett
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Good lighting in the home is essential to the comfort and wellbeing of all family members.
Though light needs vary for different age groups and tasks, it's important to have the proper lighting for your home.
Have The Best Of Light In Your Home, M S. Pickett
Have The Best Of Light In Your Home, M S. Pickett
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The last article in this series discussed the amount of light needed in the home. Now let's consider the quality of home lighting.
Lamps and fixtures properly selected and placed will give you the right light in the right place.
Planning New Farm Dams : Excavated Earth Tanks, J E. Watson, J. C. Grasby
Planning New Farm Dams : Excavated Earth Tanks, J E. Watson, J. C. Grasby
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A GOOD farm dam is a valuable asset, and well worth its cost, but there are many aspects to consider when a new dam is required. Careful planning with adequate testing and checking will help to get the best value for money and reduce the chance of costly failures.
This article discusses these aspects in relation to the excavated earth tank type of dam.
New Regulations For Explosives, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
New Regulations For Explosives, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE Explosives Regulations, 1963, are now in operation and the new rules will affect purchase and keeping of explosives by small users.
Migratory Movements Of Emus And Control Efforts, John L. Long, T. J. Tozer
Migratory Movements Of Emus And Control Efforts, John L. Long, T. J. Tozer
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
ALTHOUGH little data has been recorded on movements or migrations of the Emu (Dromaius novea-hollandiae), it is well known throughout the farming community that some such movement occurs in September and October in most years at least.
Opposed Disc Plough Furrows Hard Kimberley Soils, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Opposed Disc Plough Furrows Hard Kimberley Soils, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE work of reclaiming the eroded areas of the Ord River catchment has posed special problems for field staff of the Department of Agriculture engaged on this large scale project.
Thousands of miles of furrows must be contour-ploughed and seeded in extremely hard ground over big areas of eroded country.
Attack The Rabbit At Home : Destroy Warrens And Harbourage, J S. Crawford
Attack The Rabbit At Home : Destroy Warrens And Harbourage, J S. Crawford
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Effective rabbit destruction often calls for a carefully worked out control programme consisting of poisoning, fumigating and warren and harbourage destruction.
Possibly the most effective means of not only controlling rabbits but ultimately eradicating them from holdings is the destruction of warrens and harbourage.
Crossings For Channels And Drains In The Ord River Area, K S. Cole
Crossings For Channels And Drains In The Ord River Area, K S. Cole
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
ON farms irrigated by surface methods it is essential to provide crossings over channels and drains.
These crossings must be wide and strong enough to take the biggest farm machinery.
The Levy Nest : A Useful Aid To Farrowing, P Mcnamara
The Levy Nest : A Useful Aid To Farrowing, P Mcnamara
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The levy farrowing nest which has given good results in England is a recent innovation in Australia.
It could be well adapted for W.A. conditions and is described here by Pig Husbandry Adviser Mr. P. McNamara, B.A. (Cantab.).