Farming for Profit and Shade in Tree Belts
The article argues farmers should plant trees on farms to improve land value and soil health. It explains trees conserve moisture, enrich soil humus, and protect stock from heat. Belts along streams reduce erosion and aid drainage, while shelter and shade improve livestock well being and feed efficiency. The piece links forestry to long term farm profitability and resilience.
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Kores
Ube
Humsus Ighiens Bey
Sailawalers
Racing Rumors Stir South Hig Scene and NZ Two-Year-Olds
Rumors swirl as South Hig racing faces inquiry over a £1000 offer at Oak Wank. In New Zealand, Soltano and Nightwatch emerge as top two-year-olds this season with pedigree notes linking to St. Sinko and Minabet. Major Lander earns annual stud fees from Carbine lineage. Ada Yearling Spearmint bought for 300. John Porter, famed trainer, turns 68 in early March.
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South Hig
Hedween
Oak- Wank
S.A.J.U
Soltano
New Zealand
Treadmill
Soljana
Soult
Nowae
St. Sinko
Minabet
Ellerslie
Auckland
Masich
Mary
Som
Carbine
Jtace Lander
Guiness
Major Lodee
John Porter
Haghahraimar
Porter
Ploughing Practice Described in Weekly Notes
A NSW weekly notes column reports on crop preparation methods. It describes a grower turning soil where moisture had been converted by prior cultivation, noting moisture loss and continuing discussion of tillage effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S.W
Wallis
Waste of horseflesh in the war wastage report
A wartime column details extreme wastage of cavalry horses in the campaign. Many beasts are lame or dying, packed in long strings to the bazaar, bought cheap and used briefly before death. The text critiques the animal slaughter and cites religious rationale amid hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goa
Constantinople
Financial report and committee actions 1913
The financial year began with a credit balance of £11 3d and subscriptions totaling £31 collected, while £8 13s 4d in expenses left £32 19s 2d in hand, with the secretary’s salary to be provided. Six members owe £2 3s 2d. notices have been sent. The committee urges Federal government to erect a suitable building at the prevent rite and presses for progress on jetty light, wheat export facilities, railway yard works, and electrical power negotiations. A special committee will examine next season’s wheat handling and educational examinations, with further communications to the District Engineer and Department.
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Sakte'e
Cowell
Railway Department
Berm
Fremantle ‘Chamber of Commerce
Thie
H. Mahon
Gietrich
Tee Chalten
Goldberg
Thoee
Johnson
Gallous
Northampton Progress Association to elect president May 7
A letter from the Northampton Progress Association discussed the present fitness inconvenience. The Chamber of Commerce judged further inquiry unproductive and slated May 7 as the next meeting to elect the president and conduct other important business.
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Northampton Progress Association
Tiwan Gareed
Salford Weaver Marries Port Arthur Master After Photo Courtship
A Salford weaver, Annie Garrity, aged under QM, married Frank William Bentley, once fire officer of the Mars, after he sent her his photo and they corresponded. She left for Port Arthur, Canada, returned January 31, and their wedding occurred at St John’s Anglican Church, Port Arthur, amid a festive reception.
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Salford
Iedy
Stine
Annie Garrity
Longworthy
Sutton Mitts
Greengate
Marn
Port Arthur
Canada
Vessl
Miex Qarrity
Frank William Bentley
The
Mars
Bentley
Amale
Mr. Bentley
Manchester
St. John's Anglican Church
Broughton
Misa Garrity
Beatty
Aupper
Os. Mars
Garrity
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Tex
Charl Ormann
Northampton
London & Lancashire Insurance Co
Cyclona
Foal Co
Mire
Clarta
Geraldton Coffee Palace
Marine Terrace
Geraldton
Ait
Acta
Weskle
J.J. Olabke
Flire
Masiar Reed
Geraldion
F. W. Warwicker
F. & R. Ward
Elwes-Street
Geeas
Bishop's Palace
Tattersall’s Billard Saloon
Geo, Laing
Byeria
Sala
Gu “i
A. Bourne
Geraldton Bakery
A. J. Withers & CO
W. Marshy
Danitary
Macalpine
Queen's Cafe
Anglican Church
Queen's Cai Macalpine
Telephona
Esplanade
Seaside
Bos
Geo. Ellis
J. G. Clarke
Commercial Union, Assurance Company, Ltd
E. H. Johns
Eicacs
Wareham
Jean
Terks
Wen
Messrs E Suall
A. J. Davies
G. Gosam
G. Laing
J. A. Clarke
TR Delwey
Walt
John Urch
Proprietors
Kanganoo Shire
Ete
Bie
Chas
E. A. Killey
Orthamptor
Murchison Forwarding Co
International Harvester Company of Australia
Tori Cate
Western Australia
Ught Pravert
Mesera
Richard Purser & Co
Perth
Bir
Dewsett & Sen
Mlanoel
Viala
Coste
Watt A. T. Davies
Geraldtos
Constantine & Gardner, Printers
Amy
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