10 May 1915
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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 10, 1915
Page
1
Notices describe memorials and route services for a company line with references to locations Granite and Ploeston and details on acceptance of applications. It notes letters and agents and mentions modern up to date applications for water and comfort, with passages in port possibly prepaid.
The article urges farmers to paint farm buildings despite cost, arguing paint improves cleanliness, longevity, and appearance. It notes painted surfaces resist decay, extend life from about 25 years to longer with maintenance, and that cheap paint fails, cracking and exposing wood. Regular washing and under-cover protection further preserve structures.
A news letter from the department notes calf experiments with 22 Holsteins Jerseys and Guernseys fed sweet and sour milk. Calves tolerated both, with digestive disturbance absent and sour milk becoming accepted over time. Temperature affected aversion but sour milk did not cause illness.
A brief note suggests saving the vinegar from pickles for salad dressing, claiming it makes a better dressing than ordinary vinegar. The snippet emphasizes practical kitchen tips and includes a reminder to reuse pantry byproducts.
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