13 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
1
A vintage style guide discusses livestock care, drainage, and soil influence on animal growth. It covers feeding for muscle, mineral needs for milk and butter, effects of green manures, and the importance of drainage on clay and sandy soils to improve warmth and productivity.
The article warns that certain waters contain bacteria that can contaminate milk. It recommends washing and scalding milk pails, strainers, and vessels before use and using fresh hot water after scalding. Machinery and sink areas should be cleaned before milking, with instructions to mix a sanitizing solution and rinse.
The government will import a large number of well-bred ewes as part of a dairy stock program. Geraldton farmers have submitted applications for 6000 ewes under the government offer, with more requests from the district. Price and payment terms include two years to pay in regular installments. further details are available from the Age Elevational Department.
Mr Hater of Blackwood nurseries advises on season fruit picking grading and packing. He notes frost damage and market losses, urges picking firm fruit just before full ripeness, stresses pears and early apples require careful handling, and outlines three grade levels and firm packing to maintain appearance and value.
A lengthy Victorian style discussion argues over determining the sex of an egg in poultry. Experts claim many methods are nonsense while stressing the value of accurate chick sexing to reduce waste and improve breeding outcomes.
The passage discusses claims of predicting a chick's sex using divining impressions and natural indicators. It critiques old methods and notes observed patterns in cockerel proportions when hatching early in the year, while acknowledging uncertainty and the unresolved biological question of sex determination in eggs.
J B Witton estate agent advertises for sale including six acre home with dairy and orchard, 15 acre farm with substantial dwelling, outbuildings, artesian bore and windmill, river frontage, near Bunbury station. Prices shown with half cash terms and balance on mortgage.
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