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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1915
Page
3
Reports from pioneering dairy farms describe how providing cows with warm shelter and wind protection improved feeding efficiency and milk yield. Australian and South African examples show higher cow comfort reduces disease and increases productivity, with farmers noting easier care and lower losses in harsh weather.
Light rain over Friday afternoon and Saturday morning dulls hopes for a weather break as Winchelsea residents face delays in new waterworks. Trust and council plans, contracts, and a public meeting on April 27 aim to raise funds for charity while cricketers plan a game on April 26.
A garbled local notice promotes Laberty from Augesinia and a district goods sale at Bilson's Big Store. It urges catching the man and ordering district products, claiming genuine article and exclusive Jing declusively sales through Bilson's.
A writer in The Agricultural Gazette explains mould as a low order plant growing from spores. It requires moist surfaces and proper conditions to develop. dryness, ventilation, warmth, and light retard growth. Recommendations cover butter production storage, paraffin coating, dry liners, parchment papers soaked before use, and maintaining clean, ventilated conditions.
The Carlisle area sees signs of drought break with rain and promising prospect for winter growth. A local social event at Thertall featured a wedding presentation for Charlotte Alexander and John Holmes with gifts and good wishes from attendees.
Advertisement for Myness Greyhound Powders claiming to restore and improve condition of dogs including Greyhounds Fox Terriers and Setters. Promises cheaper single-use envelope access and prize-winning results for wormy or out-of-condition dogs.
A Colac Melbourne chemist on Murray Street is credited by the 0th Year organization as hosting an art union regarded as one of the finest ever. The eight hours of proceedings highlighted notable artworks and participation.
A Farmer and Stock Breeder correspondent notes Dr Halliburton's view that milk nutrition hinges on carbon and nitrogen content rather than fat richness. The analysis fixes on casein lactalbumin and fat globule size, suggesting Holstein milk, with smaller fat globules, may aid infant digestion and cheese-making, compared with Jersey milk.
An old farmer argues dandelions, typically seen as lawn pests, are beneficial in pasture. He cites cases where grazing stock reduced bluegrass and clover loss, notes dandelions’ hardiness and tonic value, and contrasts lawn harm with pasture value observed in Wisconsin and Swiss farming.
A scanned publication outlines essential dairy practices and hygiene for milk handling. It covers cleanliness of cows, sheds, and utensils, quarantine for diseased cattle, milking discipline, proper feeding, water and salt access, timing, and methods to prevent contamination and souring.
A fragment notes a clash at a club where gentlemen irritated by others behind chairs tested themselves in a casual one on one game. One player allegedly requested a partner to play a hand and then returned.
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