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  2. THE JUNIOR FARMERS' PAGE

    BENBY wants his young friends to write and tell him about themselves—about thier ambitions, hopes work, and play—whether on the farm, at school, or in holiday hours in the paddock on the river, or at the seaside. Benby will publish any letters that he considers are worth printing, and will pay the writer of any letter that may be printed on the Junior Farmers' Page. Don't hesitate; write whenever you have anything to say, and you will give Benby pleasure. ...

    Article : 76 words
  3. CHILDREN OF EMPIRE

    BENBY'S boy and girl friends will perhaps remember a letter in our issue of May 31 last from Joy Sheppard, whose grandfather is the editor of the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 196 words
  4. INFORMATION AND HELP

    "Dairy-owner" has a cow due to calve in about a month's time, and desires to know when he should dry her off. He says that recently he noticed some blood and slimy ...

    Article : 264 words
  5. PIG-RAISING

    "Pig-raiser" has a brood sow that had eight pigs at last farrowing. As it did not appear to have sufficient milk to feed them away for some ...

    Article : 195 words
  6. MOTOR NOTES

    "Motorist" desires some Information regarding the method of treating a radiator of his 1929 Essex Challenger. He says that although he has always used rain water in ...

    Article : 361 words
  7. STORING PETROL

    "Agriculturist" wishes to know under what conditions a farmer is allowed to keep a forty-four gallon drum of benzine on his property. ...

    Article : 140 words
  8. CLUB ACTIVITIES

    A VERY creditable display of produce was made by members of the Wagga Junior Farmers' Club, at the local show on August 26-28. The display, which was ...

    Article : 596 words
  9. Pig Ratting Project

    "BOXER" (Calais).—I live on a lucerne farm about five muee front Turn worth. We are having a Junior Farmers' Club at the Calais school, which is situated close to our farm. I intend to join and go in for pig ...

    Article : 158 words
  10. Had Three Droughts

    JOYCE PURCELL (Hillston).—We live on a farm fifteen miles from Hillaston, our nearest town. My sister, brother and I go to Bellingerambil school. I intend to try to pass my ...

    Article : 48 words
  11. Capt. Rollands' Grave

    "KOALA" (Comboyne)—We were all up bright and early on our way down the mountain to port Macquaire. We saw several paddy melons and farther on we saw a ...

    Article : 241 words
  12. Often Feels Lonely

    "Goldylocks" (Nullamanna).—I have a little pony whose name is "Creamy." I ride him to school every day. Dad has 97-acres of wheat in now, and thirteen acres of corn ...

    Article : 56 words
  13. SHEARERS' COOKS

    "Merino" asks what are the rates for shearers cooks. Answer.—The minimum rate for acting as cook should be (a) 7/4 a week, with keep ...

    Article : 82 words
  14. Bush School Games

    LAURIE' BEWELL (Hillgrove).—There are only six children attending Long Point school, so we cannot play many games. My favorite game is cricket. It is so interesting, and is ...

    Article : 98 words
  15. Cows Yield Poorly

    "PLATEAU HARE" (Legume).—The cows are not milking too well now. This time last year they were giving almost three times as much as at present, which shows what feed does. ...

    Article : 88 words
  16. COMPANY AFFAIRS

    "Shareholder" says that the liquidator of a certain co-operative company has been engaged for the last seven years in winding up its affairs, and is not yet in a position to ...

    Article : 150 words
  17. Secretary of the J. F. Club

    [?] READER ([?]).—We have formed a Junior Farmer's Club at Calala. I have joined and am taking on calf rearing and vegetables. There are twenty ...

    Article : 100 words
  18. WHEAT TRANSACTIONS

    "Harvester" says that he stored 1500 bags of wheat with a wheat firm under their free storage scheme until a certain date. Recently he received from them word that if he ...

    Article : 211 words
  19. The Bush Orchardist

    "CHERRY" (Rosseville).—Being very fond of reading. I have joined the Mechanic's Institute and get three books every time I change them. I have read several of Arthur Mecs' ...

    Article : 231 words
  20. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?

    "Farmer" says that her husband purchased a reaper and binder in 1926, and now owes a certain amount on it. The company has threatened to take proceedings against him, and it is ...

    Article : 170 words
  21. Mixed Poultry Settings

    MADGE McQUILTY (Kyogie).—We have about forty little lambs here now: there being four lots of twins. We have only seventy sheep in all, so they have done well. Only ...

    Article : 77 words
  22. FRUIT TREES

    "Orchardist" asks what is the best method of graining fruit trees. Answer.—The best method is to bind with waxed cloth, or bind the graft either with ...

    Article : 76 words
  23. The Fertile Lachlan

    THOMAS BOLAM (Porbes).—I have not yet seen a letter from Forbes. so I decided to write. Forbes is a pretty town on the Lachian river. The chief products are wool, wheat ...

    Article : 134 words
  24. LAND SALE

    "Purchaser" wishes to know whether the buyer of a town allotment has to pay the whole of the transfer fees, or whether the vendor has to bear one-third of the cost. ...

    Article : 64 words
  25. Taking up Poultry Project

    "YOUNG AUSTRALIAN" (Bega).—Dad has just built me a fowlhouse, as I am going in for poultry in the Bega Junior Farmers' Club. I have two brothers and two sisters: ...

    Article : 76 words
  26. VERDICT FOR WAGES

    "Friend" says that a man obtained a verdict against his employer for wages about six months ago, but since then has not received payment. It is desired to know what he can ...

    Article : 112 words
  27. PUBLIC HALLS

    "Trustee" says that a public hall has been erected in his district, and registered under the Act. It is desired to know whether the committee would be liable in the event of an ...

    Article : 117 words
  28. On the Canefields

    SCOTCH LASS (Tirroan, Q).—Every one is thankful that the frost has not touched the sugar cane. It is crushing time now, and all the farmers are busy cutting their cane and ...

    Article : 124 words
  29. Made a Tennis Court

    SYLVIA POND (Mirroo[?].—I have two cows, which I call "Beauty" and "Jersey," I milk them every morning, and keep them on the crop as they are not very fat. They are ...

    Article : 154 words
  30. MOTOR LORRIES

    "Lorry-owner" writes in regard to the registration of a motor lorry used on the farm. Answer.—If it is used exclusively for work on the farm, you are entitled to the reduced ...

    Article : 43 words
  31. RIGHT-OF-USER

    "Old Inhabitant" writes in reference to his right to a road through private land that he has been travelling for a period of thirty-one years, and which is now being closed against ...

    Article : 155 words
  32. Too Good for Dairying

    "MUSTERER" (McAlister).—I live on a mixed farm, where we run sheep and cows. It has been a very dry year, and we have been feeding some of our cows on eaten chaff ...

    Article : 129 words
  33. Wonderful Pets

    "PATSY" (Holmwood).—I have any number of pets now. First I will tell you about "Billy" the pet lamb. Though he has been with the flock for some time, he has been with the flock for some time, he still ...

    Article : 124 words
  34. COMING OF AGE.

    "Parent" asks whether there is any particulars form of procedure to be followed in connection with the holding of a coming of are party for a young man. ...

    Article : 175 words
  35. PROPERTY LAW

    "Racket" says that a certain club wishes to rent a tennis court, and that the members desire to know whether it would be wise to have a lease drawn up. He also asks whether ...

    Article : 157 words
  36. Too Many Pen Friends

    "RODBUCK" (Brogner's Creek).—Our fruit trees are blossoming, and on the ground below them the petals is like snow. We have had cold windy weather lately. At night time ...

    Article : 98 words
  37. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

    The following days have been proclaimed public holidays in the localities mentioned:—Wednesday, Sept. 17.—Culcairn town, Forbes ...

    Article : 129 words
  38. In the Snow

    "TOBY" (Dungowan].—One day Dad drove us in the car to see some snow. When we got there, Dad, my brother and I had some fun throwing snowballs. I hit Dad in the ...

    Article : 59 words
  39. Pigs a Bother

    PAULING CAGE (Old Junee).—The crops are lovely around here, quite different from those of last year. Our crop is about twenty inches high. My flower garden is starting ...

    Article : 113 words
  40. THE CALENDAR

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 41 words
  41. A Lonely Spot

    JACK SEWELL (Long Point).—I live thirtysix miles from Armidale. There we go once a month to do our shopping. Hillgrove is eighteen miles away. It was once a great ...

    Article : 198 words
  42. The School Fence

    MAVIS PAINT (Long Point).—We are erecting a fence around the school ground, and I am sure you will laugh when you hear all about it. We started it last Wednesday. We ...

    Article : 139 words
  43. Snowballing

    EDGAR ARMSTRONG (Oberent).—My sister brother and I walk two miles to school. I am twelve years old and am in the seventh class. The games we play at school are ...

    Article : 126 words
  44. METEOROLOGICAL NOTES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 145 words
  45. Great Gardeners

    "CINDERS" (Nimmitabell.—We have been busy putting in new fruit trees. We have [?] in for this year, besides several new plants to try out. We had hundreds of ...

    Article : 202 words
  46. HUSBANDS, TAKE NOTE!

    "Inquisitive" asks whether a husband has the right to read his wife's letters before he allows her to post them. Answer.—The husband has no authority by ...

    Article : 51 words
  47. Advertising

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    Advertising : 512 words
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