Sugar beet for cattle and vegetable use in Western Australia
The article explains sugar beet as cattle fodder and a vegetable in Western Australia. It covers beet types such as the leafy silver beet, seed germination, seedling care, soil and watering needs, fertilization with phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid compounds, and application timing for optimal growth and sugar content. It notes limited manure availability and advises on salt, manure, and fertilizer use to maximize yield and sugar formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Palmer
Tip
Europe
Avieteatia
Ile
Orser
Bret
Siiphite
Western Australia
Alide
Wester Australia
Ostrich Feathers Return as Fashion Trim in Paris London New York
The article notes ostrich feathers reclaim popularity as trim for outfits in major fashion centers. It highlights soft, warm feather boas dyed to match wardrobes, with examples from Louise Brocka and Miss Broske showing long white boas paired with black ensembles and felt hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
London
New York
Louise Brocka
Paramuuai
Halhed Brockings
Beetroot growing guide stresses steady warm growth
The article advises beat crops thrive with steady rapid growth and warm, not cold, soil. It covers seed bed prep heavy clays avoid, lime deficiency issues, sowing windows year round, drill spacing 16 inches, thinning to four to five inches, and deep cultivation for strong roots. It notes globe types mature faster than long types and suggests varieties like Glove Crimson Globe and Long Red.
Potato Growing Tips From Early 20th Century Notice
The article discusses potato irrigation and watering intervals to keep plants vigorous, avoid premature tuber formation, and ensure mature bulbs. It notes that slight moisture stress spurs new growth but excess drought risks deformed tubers, while irrigation can advance planting and market timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Jiystiesitinis
Aeld
Plantine Tn Aly
Ollie Tyne
Utility Water Measurement Facts From Early Almanac
A garbled note lists water measures and weights. It states that 1 cable foot of water holds 166 gallons and 3 feet of head yields 1 psi, with conversions for acres and depth. It also notes gallon weight as 10 lb and pipe capacity doubling with diameter.
Australian dried fruit display wins coveted prize
Five thousand entries were received for the show window competitions run with Empire Week and the Advertising Exhibition at Olympia. The Army and Navy Stores in Victoria Street won the 100 guinea silver trophy for their display of drying fruit, praised as a fine Australian effort reflecting the designer’s skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Empire Marketing Board
Army and Navy Stores
Victoria Street
Australia
Albany Land Agency Sale Notices Segments from 1827 Records
Government land grants in Albany Ta: Torbay and Plantagenet districts listed with parcels, sizes, and conditions. Includes eligibility limits, drainage rights, fencing requirements, and forfeited leases under Parts V Vi and VINE with specific Lot numbers and acreages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torbay
A.A
M. A. Piggott
My Drainage Board
Plantagenet District
Mount — Barker
WN. Gollamith
Plantagenst
Borntelin
Oren
A. Brown
C.P
Seedless Vineyard Tips From B. Harrison at Codgvra Turk
The note outlines drought resistant grape vines with deep roots and ground cover to conserve moisture. It describes spacing vines four to six feet apart in well cultivated ground, fencing, and rapid growth with shoots climbing joints. It mentions supply of stock after about twelve months and offers further information by correspondence. Names include B Harrison and Barringham P.O. N.S.W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee de Vine
Ted Colin
United States
Fruits become dearer as advisories urge plenty
A columnist laments rising fruit prices and poor access for workers families. The piece questions why affordable options like 20 for n shilling oranges and penny bananas vanished from shops, noting mothers struggled to feed children amid soaring costs and middleman profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Glinow
Annual Great Southers Show Dates Listed
The record lists a sequence of show dates across multiple towns including Vucio Kukerin Tambellup Wandering Kutaoning Kojonup Crantronk Albang Denmark with days from October to February 1938. Exact days span Friday October 21 through Wednesday February 1938 and include several Thursday Friday and Monday entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Southers
Vucio
Kukerin
Scottish Pronunciations in English and Scottish Names
An odd overview notes how English and Scottish names and titles are pronounced differently, with examples of mispronunciations by British broadcasters. It mentions figures like Leveson-Cower and Blouilton and discusses how titles such as Dalzeel or Devtel shift with Scotland or England spelling, illustrating the quirky divergence in pronunciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leveson-Cower
Lomsem-Gore
Lord Blouilton
Daisiel
Dalgiel
Kir
Dalzeel
Derstiey A
Lever
Railway timetable for Albany to Perth and Denmark
Published winter timetable shows services from Albany to Perth and back, with departures on multiple days and masses of times. Also lists Denmark train and motorcoach services with varied departure days and arrival times, including alternate Sunday services and detours via Athans and Mena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
J. P. Scanlon
Overaoon
Urual Perth
Perth
Neaa Tuenday
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Albany Land Agency
Napada
B. Harrison
Codgvra Turk
Barringham
P.O
Pertil
Aelbany
Denmark
Tenart Albany
Thoreaday
Derart Athans
Atternite Baturdaya
Mhane
Derart
Athan
Throrwlas
Denart
Alkenv
Otielegtaan Pt
Ib Depot
Talon
Carlitos
Melbourne
Imme
Fedepsl
Tosday
Falrhead
Graham Brothers
A. F
Cuddihy
Weir TE Motor Company
Reomaas
Prige
Hauy St
National Bank
Cpustralesia Limited
Ares Rica
Vhs Bank
Fee
Commonwealth
Focal
Eveneas
Nla.gov
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