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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1911
Page
6
The report describes dairy experiments in Australia and Denmark comparing cow numbers and milk output. It notes Australian herds yielding strong fat content, with provincial differences, and highlights cooperative efforts to improve milking efficiency and profitability for farmers.
An unclear narration describes a trial on a horse with references to Tamworth and several named figures. The text mentions a rider leading, a fall or incident, and thanks to individuals and groups including Boylan Bros. and Gornracke for assistance. The passage is fragmentary and oblique.
A farmer argues Holsteins outproduce Shorthorns for butterfat and profit, detailing years of side-by-side testing, milk weighing, and creamery sales. He urges replacing Shorthorns with Holsteins, noting higher butterfat yield, veal value of Holstein calves, and the economic advantage in dairy operations.
The piece argues against branding a farm as a special dairy operation tied to a breed. It says all breeds face dairy expenses and stresses choosing cows by proven dairy profitability. It criticizes Shorthorn breeding for beef without dairy merit and urges focus on dairy efficiency and practicality.
Advertisement lists George Payne jeweller in Ballarat showing a wide range of gold chains rings medals and watches with prices and claims of quality repairs and custom orders. It emphasizes stamped plain figures and special lines of gun metal watches and silver pieces with engraving and gilding services.
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