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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1918
Page
2
The article explains propagation for citrus using seeds and budding instead of grafting, detailing seed selection, storage, and sowing times, plus bud insertion methods, seasons, and pitfalls. It also notes nursery care, stock varieties, and practical tips for achieving well-shaped trees. It mentions Queensland stock returns and population shifts in 1918.
A Perth newspaper summary notes Mr An gelo's warning that export opportunities for bacon and ham could waste hundreds of thousands of pounds. He argues road costs impact transport, urging pig-raising to avoid wheat waste. It reports wheat guarantee prices, YMCA appeals, flax cultivation, blowfly concerns, rabbit poisoning debates, pastoral land act issues, and betting legality on racecourses amid political shifts.
End gates for wagons feature a lever system to tilt forward over the front ridge for baby spotting and easier cleaning. The design uses compressed air from a gasoline engine driven compressor to power a vacuum on a milk pail, preventing animal matter from entering pipes. A second notice describes a chicken feeder shaped to minimize feed waste and can be fitted with wooden ends.
A detailed diary-like report chronicles WA shearers at Millstream starting August 19, tallying 10 men for a fortnight with daily totals and a record 278 for one day. It also covers optimism from Mr. James Mitchell on eastern settlement, flax cultivation, rabbit destruction debates, and plans to establish meat works across Fremantle, Wyndham, Albany, Geraldton, Carnarvon, plus notes on bacon production and a feature on child nurture.
The New Zealand Military Service Board chairman lauds a dairy farmer’s herd of 40 cows, claiming butter-fat returns of £933 154s in one season and £1081 5s 2d in the next, calling it a wonderful performance.
Listing identifies Sameel L. Denny of Lincoln University in Penin as holder of U.S. Patent 1,228,301. The brief entry notes the patent number and the inventor associated with the university affiliation.
Guidance on first aid for stock wounds emphasizes quick cleaning and disinfection, avoiding lime dust, and stopping bleeding with gentle pressure. It warns against excessive washing, notes signs of abscess or bone injury, and recommends iodine, antiseptics, and veterinary help. It also covers use of antitoxin for puncture wounds and cautions about lockjaw risk from crusted wounds.
A trainload of newly drafted men reached their cantonment late in the afternoon. After passing through the receiving station and medical checks, it was nearly midnight. Some woke before dawn to help in breakfast preparations, and one tired draftee quipped that it doesn’t take long to spend a night in the army.
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