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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
3
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The article discusses political maneuvering about departure and elections in London Victoria's Agent General role, with hints of a September or October election. It notes proposed changes to pay, living costs, and staffing, and mentions a plan to appoint a new agent general amid capital purchases in New South Wales. It also contains an advertisement for KEATING'S POWDER claiming pest extermination benefits.
Office scenes show a manager opening mail from Colac Australia. Stephens and Co send orders via agents to ship glassware and china items. Melbourne wharf laborers bustle as shipments proceed with cups sets and dining plates requested.
Article argues weighing milk weekly and recording results can reveal top milkers and raise profits. Using a ledger to track yields, weighings of 50 cows over a lactation period may boost annual herd profit by hundreds of pounds.
The secretary reports a year of reduced subscriptions and donations, with gate takings £5 below 1910 and £18 4d in special donations. The balance shows a deficit and the need for concerted effort to reduce overdraft. Gratitude is extended to J G Johnston & Co for use of their buildings and to committee members including H Carr for show preparations.
A historic operation at St Johns Hospital Nog York recounts the rebuilding of Thm othy Martin after a severe facial injury. Surgeons created a new mouth and facial muscles, enabling speech and eating. The lengthy process involved skin grafts and gradual restoration, with March marking a milestone in locating and attaching the new nose. The narrative highlights patient courage and surgical skill amid delicate, pioneering work.
A study of potato spraying in Ireland reports mixed results with blight. Farmers recount spraying at the start of March and again later, noting some fields fully protected while others showed symptoms after rain. Officials note growing adoption of spraying machines and grower support for wider use.
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