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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
2
Weekly notes under the supervision of C Grahame MLA Minister of Agriculture. Content centers on farming and pastoral topics based on guidance from the department.
An 19th century note explains the beet method to prevent bunt or stinking smut in wheat using blue stone (sulfate of copper). It details immersion of grains in a blue stone solution, vessel materials, shaking to release spores, and post treatment with lime water to neutralize residual effects. The text warns against improper handling and emphasizes timing and drying steps for effective seed sanitation.
Delays in isolating sick calves lead to spread of disease in dairy paddocks. Isolate ill calves immediately, use sheltered paddocks with buffer areas, and keep thrifty or purebred calves separate from others to reduce contamination and treatment costs.
A report under the Fruit Pests Act discusses pest prevention in orchards. It cites heavy frost, disease, and war-related factors as causes of a weak fruit market and poor quality, with suggestions to address harvest timing and pricing amid coal strikes and factory delays.
The report notes brown rot posing less attention in orchards, with heavy losses in untreated sites. Early and late spray regimes using Bordeaux mix and lime-sulphur show effectiveness, reducing damage when applied with buds swelling and fruit wet. Fruit fly losses were minimal. codling moth persists. Fumigation remains the best respite, though many rely on cheaper spraying methods.
The article praises lucerne as a high protein forage for pigs, citing Professor Nyvard and Hawkesbury recommendations. It notes one acre can graze about fifteen pigs under typical conditions with grain supplement, and describes benefits for pig growth, milk flow, and digestive development while warning against overgrazing and soil damage.
Mrs Folger discusses letters sent to Salonika comparing the Theenlonians to St Paul era. She notes parcels sent months ago have not been delivered and reflects on how the sender and recipient viewed the situation.
A garbled early 20th century book note lists J. MacLAREN COBBAN as author of The Mystery of the Golden Tooth with scattered titles such as Capewel by the Taw and The Augel of the Covenant. The legible bits suggest a literary catalog excerpt with uncertain publication details.
Townshend schemes a broad reward proclamation to aid the search for Mr. Kesteven’s killer. He consoles Mrs. Kesteven, presses witnesses, and recruits locals while plotting telegrams and publicity to pressure suspects and reveal possible clues.
In a mid afternoon scene a telegram triggers concerns about duty and a looming confrontation. Jenny Lomas contemplates informing Mrs Kesteven while family tensions surface through anxious dialogue and a breach of privacy at a riverside setting.
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