This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cowra Free Press
Location
Cowra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR item titled Agricultural and Pasighal Notes for the Man on the Land. The readable line includes names Eker Haley and Malaiy with garbled text indicating agricultural guidance or notes likely from a rural or farming column.
The fragment describes a procedure for pest control using a mixture of water, tallow, and a solution to burn out the roots of a plant. It mentions applying to dangerous animals and draining the plant stem by cutting and removing sections. The text is highly garbled and references a Dept. and specific tools.
A historic inquiry examines inbreeding in dairy cattle, weighing risks and safety measures. Officials discuss whether mating with close relatives can yield stronger calves, while stressing vigilance to avoid deformities and ensure healthy lineage.
The article describes hazardous fumigation practices using charcoal and carbon sources, detailing preparation, equipment like a two wheeled cart, and warnings about rapid evaporation and toxic compounds. It cites workers moving gear to the scene of operations and notes the involvement of poison compounds and dangerous mixtures.
A historical note on poisoning and baiting rabbits, detailing how to lay scent trails to attract rabbits, the use of old bait, and the risks of poisoning seen in infested warrens. It discusses weather, moisture, and timing, advising careful handling and noting that dogs must be kept away during work.
A garbled OCR town scene features scattered dialogue and stray names as speakers discuss trains, reputation, and personal heartache. The fragment hints at conflict over a notice or recruitment, mentions a rector and a divorce, and reflects a tense emotional mood amid unclear events.
A fragment depicts social and political intrigue centered on Eltham House. Lord Wing’s controversial potential funding and a tense Liberal Labour rivalry unfold among Madge Whitton, Llewellyn Irving, and Washington as they navigate personal loyalties and public duty in a London milieu.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.