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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1915
Page
4
Household guidance covers nest litter, straw, grain scattering, and perches to deter pests. It notes water glass storage for eggs, requirements for clean eggs, and the Missouri Experiment Station conclusions on winter egg storage and pest control for poultry.
A method from Chemo Farmer in an Agricultural magazine describes a kitchen test to tell butter from margarine. Using caustic soda and methylated spirit dissolved in hot water, the sample is heated and treated with salt, and the distinctive butyric acid smell indicates the real butter.
Thunder Jews, a one year old sired by Sir Edward, wins the 6 furlongs at Martindale in 1 min 2% secs and claims the Lal Lal Cup by 1 length. The horse places second to Bolan at Ballarat Cup and earns a string of placings including Minyip wins and Moonee Valley third. Also noted is TWEEDSIDE CHIEF and approved mares with government life certificates for soundness at Swan Marsh THOR.
Cathedral Chimes, a renowned trotting stallion described as a great performer and champion, is offered in a sale with terms set at £4/4 down and balance due January 1. The advert notes a stud arrangement, paddock care, and a lineage including Sire Abbey Hells and dam Proud Lady, with past show success and speed records cited.
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