Western Australian Office Directory 1917
A listing styled as an official directory from 1917 detailing government offices, departments, and public agencies in Western Australia. It outlines organizational structure, contact points, and principal officers associated with state administration during the period.
Pit Silos and Silage Timing On Wagga Farm
The Wagga Experimental Farm manager G M McKeown notes low stock losses and steady silage success. He explains water accumulation in one pit and advises cutting grass and natural herbage at flowering in moist districts, with crops like wheat and barley harvested when grain is formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. McKeown
Wagga Experimental Farm
Waggs Farm
Eric
Co Sal
Lf McKeown
Ion
Matsier
Trefole
Melbourne
Sinek Ed
Jourssl
Horses at Sea Alarmed by Submarines
A Norfolk World correspondent reports merchant ships crossing to aid the Allies carried 800 to 1400 horses and mules weekly. The voyage, 11 to 17 days, saw deaths from tumult and natural causes as ships faced submarines off Bordeaux and a horizon-cooking sighting. Horses’ tails and manes were cut for souvenirs. crews included diverse and even fugitive riders. many enlisted from varied backgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk, Virginia
New York
Newport News
Wormsea
Picr
Bordeaux
Annaleca
Faabla
Pe Hylage
Cost of Wheat Discussion in New South Wales
An Australasian discussion on NSW wheat farming costs questions farm labor, inputs, and family labor. It notes variable annual land value, unregulated hours, and small profits in good seasons, with a recent careful cost report showing moderate charges and low wages for two workers over several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Uni
Trandle
Sean
Ike
Early lambing favored by Arizona Station study findings
A three year Arizona Experiment Station investigation shows lambs born early in the year reach greater six month weights than later births. January and February lambs lead May, with Hampshire cross breeds yielding the best early maturing offspring. April and February show strong results compared with later months. The study notes robust birth weights and traits across tested breeds.
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America
Arizona
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Henry Wilis & Co
Geraldton
Stockholm
H. FE. Quick & Co
Cash Drapers
Best House
Crfam & CO
Manine Terrace
Metaxes & Recatos
Proprietors
Maning Departmertee Aed Sea Personalia
Se Insurance
UWDER
Grantown
Temperance
George Lester
Undertaker
Samp
Harry Pickett
AD Butshes
Marine Geraldton
W Oswall
Martin
Guardian Assurance Co
Lid
Iesubagce
Holzman Bros. and
Freeman
Tithed Co That
Marine Terrace
Geraldtoy, Ladief Tanaring
Bogle Bros
Geraldtor
Stockam
Get General Agents
Harris Parm
Mlows
Cultivetraille
Cic
Saunders & Stuart, Ltd
Croveley
Minin
E. Louis Dreyfus & Co
Fremantle Wool & Grain Store
National Insurance Co
New Zealand
Burns, Philp
Ho Geraldton Wine and Sport
Skipprng
A.u.5.n. Company, Limited
McLwraite
Liutren
Mesergeries
Steam Navigation Company, Limited
Lloyds
London
Insurange
Siesta Australia Mutusl Provident
Hampshire
Oxford
Dorset
Australasia
Vacuum Oil Company Proprietary Limited