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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1909
Page
6
A crowded digest of market moods and farming experiments. Dutch lamb supplies press prices while frozen meat trade shifts to buyers’ terms. The dairy section urges best heredity and calf stock, and studies on dehorning show minimal fat loss and quick recovery. Electric curing gains traction for meat.
At the Science Congress in Hrishone W P Wilkinson Commonwealth Analyst described a refractometric method to detect even minute amounts of water in milk. The approach compares refractive data independent of fat content, aiding enforcement against adulteration and aiding reliable milk supply control.
The article reviews top dressing and fertilizer trials in Victoria and Tasmania, noting potash and superphosphate effects on pasture growth, stocking rates, and animal output. It cites experiments by Mr Tumes at Tartre-World and contrasts treated plots with controls, detailing pasture and livestock outcomes. It also reports on Miss Muriel Matters and other Women's Freedom League members released from Trolloway Prison amid public demonstrations.
Colac Herald notes A J Hallock’s Long Island incubator outputs about 70,000 ducklings yearly. His fire-destroyed factory prompted a 160 compartment hot water incubator, boosting capacity 37,000 and reducing fuel use over kerosene. Hallock reports the Mammoth machine hatched well in cold months and better in warm months, with lower labor and simpler operation.
A historical report describes using lard to preserve eggs and a method for preparing turkeys for shipment. Dr Companini’s experiments claim yearlong egg preservation via lard coating, dry packing, and pore sealing, while Canadian poultry experts favor water immersion. The text notes objections to lard and details turkey processing steps for cleanliness and drying.
A discussion on starch content influence in potatoes from 17 to 29 percent and factors like soil depth climate and ripeness affecting cooking quality. It cites experiments at Rothamsted and advice on storage and selection. It includes American quotes on turkey dressing and potato genetics, plus notes on soil and manure effects on tuber starch yield.
An 19th century guide explains moving bees into a new hive frame by inverted box method, stacking boxes, and quilt covers for insulation. It also notes transferring honey frames, uncapping and extracting honey, and adding a third storey if needed, with careful handling to keep bees calm.
The first public wireless telegraph station in Great Britain starts at Bolts Head Kings bridge South Devon. It sits 60 feet above sea level and links with Plymouth about 14 miles away with Bowery’s station at Prowl Point. The installation is Boyd's Weekly Movement by the Bernard Co and follows Metreont designs with government patents. Communications with ships have been satisfactory. for now, only vessels near the coast. Public access and pricing similar to the current market stations are expected in a few days.
Public Opinion reports Sir Felix Schuster of the Institute of Bankers warns of practical cheque problems in London. He cites typewritten cheques, rubber stamps, and altered figures as forgery risks, urging cooperative measures among banks, clear guidelines on stamp use, and possible reforms in the Clearing House to limit outside handling.
An agricultural notice from New South Wales extols rape as a versatile, reliable fodder crop for pigs and cattle. It details cultivation methods, root and leaf traits, optimal growing conditions, feeding value with experiments from Wisconsin, and practical guidelines on sowing, spacing, and fertilizer. It notes cost estimates per acre for ploughing, seeding, and cultivation and emphasizes rape as a superior, economical forage crop.
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