17 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1903
Page
1
A lecturer argues that science underpins modern agriculture. He lists reasons to study agricultural laws and principles, including progress, legal readiness, and expert evaluation. He warns ordinary farmers need scientific training to judge fertilizers, feeds, weeds, plants, and animals for profitable farming.
A garbled historical note discusses how rotation and atmospheric conditions affect plant growth, proposing links between nitrogen fixation, minerals, and air. It mentions hydrogen, nitrates, and the idea of balancing elements to improve crop yields, with a speculative note on persistence of certain compounds in soil.
An extended reflection on farming education argues for starting a boy in school at age five and dedicating eight years to book learning. It critiques current methods as cram and drill, urging practical farm ties, home life interest, and early social training to build enduring love of country work and stable rural futures.
An old instruction blends iron sulfate and el puric acid to treat grapevines during winter after pruning. It details dissolving copper sulfate and ant applying mixtures to vines, then washing away diseased wood, followed by careful pruning and disposal. A German invention introduces glue and lime mixes for stone and wood foundation work, claiming durable support.
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