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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 05, 1907

Page

4

Bovine Tuberculosis Revealed At Derrymen Assembly

Professor F L Runzell of the Geral University outlined bovine tuberculosis, its spread via contaminated dust or feed, and methods of detection. He described three tests including physical signs and tuberculin, noting cattle should be tested every six months and lucerne should be cut at first bloom to prevent disease spread.

Derrymen's Association of Oe F. L. Runzell Geral University Nelson Roseel Ech Lucerne Victoria USA

Seed Wheat Selection Promoted by Cal University Bulletin

A bulletin from University of California Agricultural College by Professor G. W. Shaw urges careful seed wheat selection. He argues superior seed increases yield and quality, noting experiments show better varieties and single strong seed lots raise per acre output. The message stresses following best cereal-culture practices and breeding principles to improve future harvests.

Agricultural College University of Califortia Panet G. We Shaw Lacey Avetrulia Aiea Sieh

One Crop Farming Fails As Soil Degrades Over Time

The text argues against single crop farming, noting it leads to long term soil decline. It warns that bare fallow does not enrich land, but only cleans and loosens it, while true rotation improves mechanical soil condition and fertility. It highlights grass and clover roots adding humus and nitrogen.

Informality blamed for civic decline in Lady's Pictorial

The magazine laments loss of dignity and rising casualness as roots of current social ills, urging a return to formal manners and respected conduct. It argues attire, speech, and demeanor reflect character and national virtue.

Pasteurising Cream and Butter Quality at a Dairy Convention

A report on L W Flagel's talk at a Midwest dairy convention discusses pasteurising milk and cream, noting optimal temperatures, handling sour vs sweet cream, and how pasteurisation affects butter quality. It covers starter cultures, temperature hold times, and stirring practices to prevent off flavors and ensure consistent texture.

Buster Moe Ehlea Tye Wagner Mann

A Wicked Vehicle Passes and Private Sinsom Lost

The piece laments the loss of a once prized private simsom or vehicle used by young men in the sport of running through nines. It contrasts this with the rise of the motor coup as its successor. It also notes the crowded market for women’s work and factors driving women toward less skilled trades, including better surroundings and changing opportunities.

Academy

The Beekeeper on Feeding Bees in Cold Weather

Mr Dudant, a leading American apiarist, explains how early feeding of weak colonies can incite rapid brood rearing and alert neighboring colonies. He warns against overfeeding with warm liquid food as it may disrupt brood and cause excess consumption, suggesting careful regulation and water as needed.

Mr Dudant America

Fruit-Fly Extermination Claim From Kerosene Test

A Western Australian grower Mr Jones of Guildford reports kerosene used around fruit pods killed fruit flies in a small orchard. He and collaborators tested kerosene and other poisons on ripe fruit, finding destructive effects on fly larvae. News notes involve Mr Devenish and Mr Harper detailing observations and shares of trial outcomes.

Jones Julitr Devenish Guildford Mir Dellevich Mome Mies

Selection of breeding stock in poultry keeping

A discussion warns amateur poultry keepers about line breeding. It notes risks from breeding related stock and emphasizes choosing cocks from breeders who avoid strict line-breeding, to preserve fertility, vigor, and variety. It cites problems from over-regular mating and stresses careful male selection.

Varrow Jmskinees Dhear

Traveler in Norway Misses Hotel Registration

A traveller in Norway stopped at two mall towns and stayed at the only hotel. He remained more than a day and was suddenly concerned that he was not registered. He confronted the proprietor who assured him his name had been registered.

Norway Mall Town Ony Hotel

Musical Musings on Writing and Performance

A fragment from a Daily Mail piece features Mr Foul Rubens discussing influences on writing musical comedy. He recalls Oxford and Manchester experiences, the role of ideas in song creation, and the differences between musical comedy and opera, noting critics and the allure of topical songs.

Mims Hook Hallaad Daily Mail Foul Rubens Meyer Tixteed Wmusic Oxford Connor Ada Jns Dughter Coless Giberine Son To Mer Rerkoa Ada Howre Putty Wright Neal Tanphs Livia Rome Serlin Aly Muy Hell Aseeten Mearla Brighton Miss Hook Holland Warner Merver The Purple G. P. Huntley Weener Rubens

Local Quip Touches Town Vanity and Folly

Fragmented OCR notes quote a satirical line about vanity and the follies of friends. The snippet hints at a wider discussion in a town column or columnar feature. No clear events, dates, or named entities are readable beyond generic references.

Whole or crushed gate for boer es

A historical discussion argues against crushing horse feed to speed digestion. It explains horses chew thoroughly, digestive chemistry from saliva and enzymes, and that grinding feed reduces proper mastication and digestion. It notes saliva secretion rises with feeding and that faster swallowing lowers effective digestion.

Calin Alh

State Emploter Rights Expanded in Government Concessions

The Federation of Government Workers reported broad concessions across departments with direct access to heads. Advances include wage increases for depot workers at Weedon and other sites, removal of prohibitions on workers sitting on car bodies, and Harcourt improving pay for unskilled men in Royal parks. A select committee was proposed to review officials who are firm share­holders. The federation emphasized its role in life standards and community duties while noting rising support for expanded State ownership.

Admiralty Bern Enfield Lock Gatunday Mir J. G. King Haldane Wevek Weedon Enfield Waltham Dublin L. Harcourt Edinburch Lord Carrington Kew Harcourt Royal Parks W. B. Cheezeman Ty Wag Waltham Abbey C. Edwards M.T Cheera Orera Federation

Thatched Church’s Tragic History at Rockland St Peter

A century-old Rockland St Peter church, donated for repairs by Queen Alexander, recalls a grim murder plot. In 1848 rector Leonard James was killed by his curate Lowe, aided by the master’s wife, who was burned at Thetford and Lowe hanged. Churchwardens sold bells in earlier reform protests to fund highway taxes.

Borkland St. Peter Alexander England Leonard James Lowe James Thetford Rockland Peter Rte

Milmer Equated With Front Rank In Empire Service

The Advertiser of Kimberley notes that Lord Milmer, esteemed for intellect and public service, remains a leading public servant but risks losing influence if the Liberal Party stays in power. The piece suggests the ex-High Commissioner will likely be deprived of the instrument approved by the nation, regardless of whether five or twenty years pass.

Lord Milmer Liberal Party Kimberley

Curious Fact A horse with Gn hue wight bet sever wih his

The readable fragment describes a curious fact about a horse with a Gn hue wight and a speculative bet or incident. Details are fragmentary and unclear, making it difficult to extract concrete names, dates, or organizations for a fuller card.

Pickpockets and politics in Johannesburg election scene

A sensational dispatch from January 24 reports Johannesburg’s first ever multi party vote amid debates on corruption and Chinese labor. It highlights pockets of fraud, candidate attacks, and a push by Transvaal leaders to navigate Chinese repatriation and labor shortages in a tense political climate.

Jokesburg Johannesburg Macy West Nat Johannysburg Ik Bs Parligeentury Comen Ueberty Cenvniion Richard Currie Erriea Pesca Harry Lis Beast Meise Af Assembly Arate Nee Syty Liu Jon Momi Hation Aistoa iv Dublin Vransewol Campbell - Bonmernan Han Hertmanisim England Bary Todlay Grant Britain Transvaal Echors Smuts and Co Richard Solomon Africa Quinn Transvaal J. W Langerman Robinson Group Het Volk Pyar West Tr Campales Jy Cele Rand Tiberal

Wealthy tramp Will contested in wronged niece case

A court reviews a will made for Mrs Sper, a powerful elder woman, after scrutiny of her supposed agreement. Mr English, the Alten workhouse officer, drew up a will favoring his own client Mr Mingle, amid claims of kindness and influence. The jury finds the will valid and probate granted, costs to be decided.

Eversiehy Fridkiey Anil Sluil Engiish Toulse Hose English Charlotte Syphera Eoglish

A New Sterilised Mile From Germs Reforming Milk

Scientists Roemer and Much describe a process called Perhydrase milk. They add small amounts of homologous albumen to milk after hydrogen peroxide treatment to kill germs while preserving albumen. The method purportedly keeps milk edible longer and resists deterioration, unlike heat sterilization.

Dra. Roemer Much Bord of Woom Pridessor Behring Lie

Hypnotic influence used in New York theft case

Margaret Martiani confessed to obtaining L100,000 through thefts and fraud in New York. She had sought her missing father, staged romantic marriages, and was found bound and robbed in a Bronx house. She admitted the last escapade was a sham to extort money from Tin- Vans, with an accomplice aiding her.

Margaret Martiani New York Mallard

Nations Akin World Teacemakers Pilgrims Dinner at Savoy

An account of a February 6 gathering by the Pilgrims of America hosted at the Savoy to honor Mr James Bryce and discuss Anglo American relations. A Star Spangled Banner toast followed, with messages of goodwill from American and British officials, praising friendship and future cooperation, and remarks on potential diplomatic arbitration and military preparedness.

Farl Hoberts Savoy James Bryce Unites States Bryce Anta Fador Theafer Abendevn Pilgrims Til Ube Pond Whitelaw Edwans ViI Theodore Roosevelt Antessador Owitt Rot Nan Trsee United States Dicey Thes England Enoch Bruce Moch Tao Canola Holly Englands Parliamenta Pam America Haldane Earl Roberts Valdane

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