Artificial manures in Australian colonies debate farming aid
The text discusses artificial manures versus natural soil fertility in Australia, noting uncertainty over the best fertiliser approach. It argues rainfall and soil conditions most influence fertiliser success, warns against overreliance on generic claims, and advocates cautious field trials to determine proper types and quantities for local land.
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Uae
Magia Pestare
Potuadt
Caine Bahay
Poultry Droppings as Manure for Winter Use in Fruit Orchards
The letter discusses collecting poultry droppings after littering and applying them to the land as plant food. It warns they are a strong fertilizer when used at the right time and warns against applying large amounts after winter. It notes mixing with stable manure and applying in spring yields better results for fruit trees, especially apples.
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Frost
Reine
Teailta Wien
Luis
Fragmented poem style reminiscence on home and faith
A garbled, dreamlike text presents scattered images of home life, worship, and social scenes. Vague references to carpets, fires, angels, and a distant sense of moral judgment mingle with stray phrases about a burdened world and a mysterious final question.
Lightning rods and safety myths in old building care
A lengthy, derailed discussion on lightning rods argues that conventional rods offer limited protection unless correctly installed and costly. It warns against unqualified work and cites examples of impractical, dangerous wiring while contrasting ambitious claims with practical risk to life and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navire
Suray Notes and Family Voices From An Unearthed Page
Fragmentary OCR of a familial dialogue from a historic page shows names like Mary Abie and Aunt Miss referencing household roles and wedding plans. The text includes distorted lines about teaching, reading, and social expectations, with scattered phrases indicating domestic life, motherhood, and community ties.
The Uses of Maize in Industry and Trade
The article outlines maize based products including corn oil, a rubber substitute from maize glucose waste, and corn spirits for smokeless powder. It notes refineries yielding 10,000,004 to 20,000,000 bushels, wide uses in paints, textiles, leather, and starch derivatives, and predicts demand rises with European conflict and tobacco and confectionery needs. It highlights glucose manufacture, corn oil demand across trades, and substitutes reducing rubber costs while stressing the role of maize in expanding industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
India
United States
Hax Tun
Nerves and Nervousness By Margaret Bangetet
A fragmented 19th century reflection on nerves and emotional restraint. It discusses how fear, worry, and unspoken emotion affect women, urging self control, patience, and steady conduct as a path to inner strength and virtue. The text questions the source of nerves and the power to govern one’s passions.
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Margaret Bangetet
Warey
Frank
Myrings
Sens
Atlan
The Rule of the House Tyranny and Mockery in Domestic Life
An overheated, fragmenting tale satirizes a tyrannical husband and the conceding, well intentioned suitors and wives. It blends social critique with odd historical digressions on manners, punishment, and the perils of domination, ending on a note about self trust as quiet heroism.
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Tom
Berto
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Rimies
Mr. Smith
Gould
Gentianan
Braith
Mae
SURAY
Ratiers
Mary Abie Peels
Arovik
Diay
Chin
Coecena
Mohammed
Baru
Jadin
Spain
Charlemagne
Burton
Wilfrid Ulutit
Sher
Noah
Cuba
Avery
Stobere Venus
Launceston
Ayer
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Mackere1l Bros. Og
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Honalla
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Goorambat
W. J. Tonkin
al Meare Hat, Bros
Goursulint
Shack
Benalla
Shier Hall
Nots. Turnbull
Od (Caras
Benalla and
Violettown
Wold
Benalla Gates
Aidlat
Cluaring Sages
Cluny
Lamian Act
Ormashihry Fire Trsitrames Co
Commenaal Union Fine Fnagrante National Mouwl Life Insanigey Chi
Australian Mortgage Ani Agency
Ga Lingitey Oper
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Triad Ayres
Sania
Ride's
Felton, Grimwade & CO
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Nunn
Henalla
Ture
Butler
Gencer
Nuon St
W. Barker
Benalla West Wood
Osters
Drvonewa
Rose
Ha.rose
Groree Streat
Sydney
Childri
Tamilah
Ceylon
Fea
Tamilah Tea Company
Lozmmbo
J. Gregerson
Percy R
Morgan
Maan
Irting, Natar
Mr. Morgan
Beng
Ix Gascolare
Syandard’ Pring “Works Brace
Holloway’s
London
Oxford Street
Fpvat
Counti Butte Toring
Comipantary
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Tome
Thvur Tartary
Wien Vm Vocntiate
Iporta
John Gerloff
Haienadale
O M‘farlane
Sb Gerloff
G Abbott
Pareree Axy ‘Tanne
Juge Street
Benalla West
W. G. Abbott
J. West
RK & Fruiterer
Mrs. Greeng Roc
Patna
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NSA
Opposith Shire Hall
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