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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 13, 1912

Page

3

Feed value of mangels for dairy farms in New Zealand study

A New Zealand Department of Agriculture journal notes on Rus kura experimental farm findings. It argues mangels outperform swedes for dairy feeding, yielding more per acre, storing well, aiding ewe breeding, and boosting profit in liberal farming areas. The report details cropping, storage, and price implications.

Ruskura New Zealand Department of Agriruvire Moweaher Keen Goh Alps Cambridge Fuent

Agricultural fertilizer trials and crop yields described

The report details fertilizer plots using sulphate of potash, basic slag, bonedust, and ammonium sulphate with yields ranging from 40 to 50 tons per acre. It notes potash generally increases yield while bonedust and lime have limited or negative effects. The text also covers hoeing equipment searches and lists crop variety rankings, plus turnip and field trial practices and timing.

Iden Island Wettihiel Polios Mays Premay Patel Acre

Remarkable Offer Promises Low Prices on a Fashion Brooch

An unsigned promotional notice urges readers to send seven stamps to receive a decorative brooch or dress ornament for two shillings and one penny. It promises a refund of seven stamps if the item is not desired and urges immediate action, noting the firm’s address at Ash Street, Shane's.

Ash Street Seturel Wyllaigta Hobemien Mist Ian Vuroliga Poe Mie Clarke Jonesson E. Parsons ACCU Mere Chapman Beech Forest Inwt Mt. Lyell Relief Fund Victoria Hall Colac

Why Pay Interest On the Other Fellow’s Debt

Letter or ad arguing against merchant discounting and interest charges. Observer remarks that buyers pay the merchant’s bad debts and costs, suggesting traders set high prices to cover profit and expenses, with a note from J. Wearn.

Picnic Cumkhana at the Colac Racecourse Nov 15

A detailed program for a local picnic hack race meeting at Colac Racecourse on Saturday November 15 lists events including Maiden Hacks Four Furlongs, Gretna Green, Taxed Race, Pony Jumping, Pony Trot, Potato Race on Horseback, Cigar and Umbrella Race, and Final Flutter. Prizes range from 1 shilling to £8 12s 3d with entries closed Monday November 11. all hacks must parade at 12:45 and declarations of accuracy may be required.

As. v Prins W.ia Afkls Atewarda Valbe Prise Gretna Green Trine Eil Eatry Hetry Fater Erente Clove A. J. Handley Recretar V.A.L Theo Val Borden Comp Street

A Tip for Walkers Bend the Leege for Easier Stride

The article advises walkers to bend the legs at the hips while keeping the chest forward and head up. It notes the center of gravity and suggests starting with short strides and gentle bending to improve pace, efficiency, and comfort in long distance walking.

Oyster Culture and Dredging Techniques in Coastal Practice

A lengthy account explains oyster farming from seed to market, detailing spat development, bed maintenance, and stock restocking. It notes sources like Spotham and Wakst, methods of harvesting, packing, and transporting, and contrasts natural oyster growth with controlled preserves and private stock. The piece quotes H. US Davidson and Bishop Welldom on social themes and includes a set of humorous anecdotes.

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