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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1901
Page
2
Eward reports four heifers missing from near Millbank estate. They are 18 months to 8 years old, branded MD sideways on the rump, one Jersey with white face, unknown colors for the others. Seen at Millbank estate or bought at Mr Cain's cole. Reward for information to Hugh McDoxaup Ripley Little River.
Amperell and Sons announce a 2 pm sale on the farm road about one mile east of township selling their dairy herd incl four springing heifers fourteen cows and other stock. Horses and gear include saddle horses and riding gear as part of a wide cattle yarding. Also notices rate recovery and trust secretary payment deadline at Bacchus Marsh with sale by Pat Buchanan and Co. auctioneers at Ballan on Saturday July 27.
The piece discusses Hon. Isaac Isaacs promoting scientific farming, cross fertilisation, soil nitrification, and irrigation, urging subsidised state agricultural departments. It contrasts U S and Canadian models with reluctant farmers here, noting farmers’ prejudice against professors and government bodies, and warnings about poor weather and harsh pasturing affecting dairying and cattle milking.
In Victoria dairy herds aim to recover from winter, improve condition, and boost yields to cover yearly keep. The Findley episode ends with his Best Moljumne bid rejected by a large majority, while loyalty debates and proposed tariff changes stir political contention. Community events include a concert fund drive for Maddingley Park, smoke night for Trooper Gorman, and Mechanics Institute elections and donations.
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