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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1920
Page
4
An agricultural note extols field peas as a substitute crop to restore worn soil and supply dairy cattle feed. It covers sowing after early crops, regional adoption on the Macleay River and North Coast, rotation benefits, and potential yields and economic value for wheat and oat districts facing shortages.
The Merrygorn Bulletin cites Chief Inspector Tetenily advising on heavy black soil. He notes wheat is suitable only in favored rainfall areas and early planting yields best results. He suggests broadcasting or drill sowing, with April as optimum to avoid heat stopping growth.
A brief note states bee colonies have shown gradual improvement over the past month in the senior apiary. The report mentions weaker hives recovering and overall progress in fruiting seasons.
Instructions for safe honey extraction describe setting up frames, supers, and water resistant storage, elevating the extractor, and avoid interchanging combs during extraction to prevent robbing. Emphasizes careful handling, speed, and maintaining hygiene to protect honey and wax production.
The Fruit Expert urges strict grading and packing of fruit to prevent damage in transit. Morning picking avoids heat, cases lined with clean paper, and careful packing to maximize capacity while preventing movement. Grapes should weigh about 4 pounds per bushel, with well packed loads selling at 120 per case, while poorly packed shipments arrive damaged and hard to dispose of.
The article discusses making a protective whitewash for trees using lime, water, and sulfur with a formula tested at Wagge Experiment Farm. It notes a Fruit Expert endorsing early sun protection, while proposing a different whitewash mixture and timing. The text includes garbled names and terms typical of era agronomy notes.
Poultry experts warn producers to tighten culling of hens nearing end of first year and those entering their second year. With feed costs high, many birds may prove unprofitable, especially late-hatched pullets. Emphasizes selective removal of low producers to stabilize flocks and protect industry amid tough market conditions.
A fragmented scene shows Belisr van and Kellerman entangled in a tense plan tied to the inner circle. Avola, Princess Miraki, and Prince Miraki appear amid political intrigue, threats, and a looming alliance, with shifting loyalties and a covert mission to influence a dangerous plot.
The text describes mixing putty with sand in a thick cram consistency and applying with a whitewash brush. It notes early protective measures against frost damage, the heat-absorption of tree bark, and a recommendation for a rain impervious coating to keep trees cool and protect them from depredations.
A U S invention emerged from a Walnut Growers Association contest offering 10,000 dollars for a machine stamping a trademark on walnuts shipped by members. The winning idea evolved into a vacuum-press process stamping indelible marks, potentially adaptable to apples and other fruit. The method promises economical handling and could add local value once integrated with grading and packing systems.
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