Agricultural Education Debate in South Australis
A South Australis page discusses improving farmer training with scientific methods, proposing a college-like program and a national diploma tied to the Royal Agricultural Society and University of London. It argues for reading, writing, math, chemistry, and practical experiments to uplift farming standards and address pest and livestock practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Agriculturiet
Heritcultural Society
Agriculture
University of London
Eesti
Drought Threat to Australian Peat Lands Cited
Cottrell argues that drought and rabbits have damaged peat bogs, risking peatlands’ integrity and the stock-carrying capacity of Australia. He notes vast wasted wages, stock losses, and cultivated acres, estimating damage as a large financial sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
JIBBING HORSES ARTHURTON DISCUSSION
The meeting at Mr B Colliver's textiles heard Mr Wor. Bitophenson discuss horse care. He warned heavy workloads and overload cause ruin, stressing proper handling, mouthing, and training to prevent faults and unreliable breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Colliver
Texilenes
Wor. Btophenson
Lewin
Erection of Hay Shed at Wirrabara Proposed
The article outlines plans for a long 110 tonne hay shed at Wirrabara with a skillion roof to save tin, pointing to materials costs and dimensions. It notes farmer W Rowman’s funding and that a north south orientation would protect against weather, detailing timber sizes and concrete work for a sturdy, level structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Rowman
Tret
Can the farmer produce more on the farm
The text argues increased labor costs taxes and machinery prices require farmers to maximize on farm production. It cites sheep and pig raising as profitable, noting revenue from mutton and manure, and suggests adopting efficient, home use focused farming while avoiding excessive poultry or overextension. It emphasizes prudent, steady output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brradl
Sketrich
Kent
Pallow
Vegetable growing tips from old farming guide
An old manuscript offers practical advice on soil preparation and crop care. It stresses tight loamy soil for roots, heavy use of stable manure, and careful timing of fertilizer application. Root crops, cabbages, can be planted in seasons to optimize yields, with emphasis on water management and weed control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyer
Burton
Fampers
Jolla
Fane ernUd
Wiannire
Ieam
Poultry Industry Outlook Encourages Bigger Flocks
Farmers report higher profitability in poultry last year despite market lows and war time shortages. Deerly, farmers expect prices and demand to rise next season, urging increased flocks, breed quality, and extra eggs to meet food needs.
Fertiliser Spout Attachment for Bead Planters
A patent description for a fertiliser attachment includes a fertiliser spout designed to avoid lag. When seed valves open the spout delivers fertiliser with a quick, light ignition like action to prevent lugging. Inventors include Ralph L. Ford of Chicago and a Illinois assignment to International Harvester Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph L. Ford
Chicago
Tnternational Harvester Co
New Jersey
Good Roads Push in Western Australia Road Plan
The article urges forming a Good Roads Association in Western Australia to improve roading amid wartime financial strain. It discusses Victoria and South Australia models, a proposed universal wheel tax, and a 100000 loan to support main and minor roads, stressing engineering, organization, and a systematic road-building scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australia
RT. Robinson
Good
Stave
S0ad
Victoria
South Australia
Good Roads Association of
Road Users Association of
Clal
Victorian Good Roads Association
Country Road Board
W. M. McPherson
Country Roads Board
Country Roals Board
Assurance Fund
Government
Canada
Nessess Co
New York Motor Boat Exhibition Highlights Export Potential
The New York Motor Show showcased motor boats with interior comforts, signalling potential exports for Latin American river transit. Standardised design emerged from Marine Vision and wartime high speed production, with orders from British, French, Danish, and U.S. governments. Exhibits included 32 mph and 35 mph runabouts, eight to twelve passenger capacity, and electric starters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
South America
Standards Committee
Marine Vision
Society of Automobile Engineers
Admiralty
Kshan
United States
Flight legends and car myths in early 20th century musings
A rugged reflection traces Louis Blériot’s channel crossing eight years after his feat and the rise of mass aviation. It shifts to critique car marketing, arguing rapid acceleration harms machinery, wastes fuel, and provides little practical benefit to owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bleriot
English Channel
Bleriot
Dover
Calais
Svay Wateh
proverb about trade journals and buying records
A fragment cites a saying equating a business man without a trade journal to a submarine without a periscope and urges keeping a stock record. It argues that records of sales act as a purchasing barometer and that avoiding unnecessary fines can yield surprising savings.
Call to Arms echoes from Anzac Day call to recruits
Mr. R B Orchard, Minister for Recruiting, recalls Ralph Connor's 1915 prophecy urging unity and fighting spirit. He argues Germany seeks world empire through force, urges Australians to rally to France and defend liberty, constitutions, and freedom against a looming crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Orchard
Minster
Ralph Connor
Connor
Austria
Germany
France
Portugal
Belgium
Holland
Denmark
Europe
Prussia
Justice
International
Mr. Orchard
Australia
Beowoty Letters Warn Against Wasteful Habits
An edited correspondence mocks excessive consumption and wasteful behavior, tracing a chain of examples from private motor use to shopkeepers urging sales. It notes firms struggle to secure tin and other materials, urging readers to pause, think, and economize, while touching on frugal practices and local industry impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Subiaco
Johnny
Cloely
Srittan
Dairy Notes On Cheese Milk Fat And Butter Quality
Dairy notes explain how fat content affects cheese yield and quality, with rich milk producing better cheese and higher oil yield. It covers turning cheeses daily, milk constituents, butter fat variability, cow breed influence, utensil cleaning, churning temperature, and souring Bulgarian milk products.
Deaf and blind staff upheaval sparks curt dialogue
The scene centers on a railway chairman explaining a staff reorganization to Spriggs and other directors. The chief shareholder questions Spriggs role while a witty exchange about opening a tin of tomatoes reveals the characters’ quirks and tension in the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Spriggs
Syria
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farmers’ Papers
The
Journal of Agriculture
South Australis
Blackwood
Lwyoud
Aly
Femaylller
Wleison
Herause
Hetil
Houm
Pwuisovel
Mayers
Table Birds
Weil
Fetolie
Geiveril Furi
Qreoroo
Arthurton
Wirrabara
Eetaloo
Lawrence V. Calhoun
Glenelyn, Ell
Essignar
Bears
Row, Buck, and Co
Cicago
U.S. Prient
Grindstone
NEW York Motor Boat Exhibition
Stilton
Cheshire
Tomas
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