Beekeeping, Bees, and a Barefoot Adventure in the Bush
Dick Thorne continues a humorous tale of a chaotic day at a rural homestead. Father battles bees and a parson, while Mother guards the children as Sam and Bam flee into a bee crisis. A visiting colonial party plans honey harvesting with Bam leading the trek to a bee tree amid comic mishaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urea
Mother
Father
Pather
Terrilla
Farava
Sam
Grancious
Bess
Picasa
Porbopa
Mather
Algues
Wieben
Vida Kouw
Tim
Rae
Bam
Fatber
Vulee
Lenmar
Umea
Vathor
Ne Be
Pour
Lantorn
Mahor
Gyn
Feiner Tereayttie
Cere Ceeily Vibert
Reese Daunte Neeoebblly
Sula Praeppi
Fia
Ral Mo
Cutter
Rome
Bolt Non
Baum
Wayride
Creek
Silanes
Agricultural and Pastoral Notes for the Man on the Land
Agricultural and pastoral notes prepared under ministerial direction share weekly guidance from the agriculture department. The Sieware travel as directed offers experiences and practical farming insights for readers relying on official experiences and rural advice.
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Sieware
Wheat sowing and variety timing guidance for farmers
Agricultural notes advise sowing late maturing varieties first and early varieties later, with specific belts like Canberra Florence and Vandilin King. Fertility tips include applying 70 lb of superphosphate in certain districts, while emphasizing fallow land and testing varieties for local yields. Farmers should consult the Department of Agriculture for variety choice and regional recommendations.
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Cleveland
Canberra
Florence
Vandilin King
Marshall
Willy Federation
Department of Agriculture
A Useful Pamphlet On Tree Stock and Planting Notes
A pamphlet from the New South Wales Department of Agriculture notes criteria for selecting trees for planting in districts with varying soils and wind exposure. It discusses Kentish stock as a fast-cover, early-cropping choice, its strong root systems in firm soils, vulnerability in soft soils, and distinctive dark pointy-tipped Kentish leaves used for identification.
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Bhurdkee
Siehers New South
Depth of Sowing and Seedling Emergence
The text argues for shallow sowing to avoid a hard crust that can hinder young plants. Deep sowing wastes energy pushing through soil and may require resowing if the soil is not moist enough at planting time. When the soil is moist, shallow sowing allows quicker emergence with less risk of damage before rains arrive.
Best Time to Plant Trees for Early Root Growth
The article explains planting trees in March to establish roots before warmth fades. It notes June to August are peak growth months, while early planting avoids nursery stock losses and delays in root development. Emphasizes coast positions and bablslanida areas for best establishment.
The Orchard Cherry Stocks and Vened Question
The article surveys cherry root stocks in New South Wales, tracing Kentish and Mazard varieties’ performance, longevity, and drought resistance. It notes early plantings on Kentish stock, shifts toward Mazard, risks of grafted failures, and long term orchard outcomes across districts such as Young, Orange, and Murray. It highlights grafting resilience, tree ages from thirty to sixty years, and the influence of soil and climate on stock choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Fen
Don
Avery
Tle
Lisialie
de Liege
Sidiotas Jaspriza
Young
Maxford
Kentish
Bowry Salin
Prange
Youu
Uratte
New South Wales
Maxuwurd
Vay
Ehetry
Koentlihntock
Myer
Lwo
Hghter
Orange Wnd
Wralin
Orn
Poultry remilitation and laying trends for breeding hens
An article discusses how well hens at remilitation farms perform with new laying plans, noting the expected market readiness of the majority of hens. It covers laying seasons, aging hens, mortality rates, and the economics of keeping or culling birds based on production and costs, with expert observations on future yields.
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Ine Seneon WI
Pwd
Spud Wed
Jann Note Pelitary
Bee
Sabileerediens
Thorney
Alwyn
Stumboot
Tuly
Thie Farwer
Wintering of bees and hive preparation guidance
The article outlines key steps for wintering: a vigorous queen to drive brood production, solid brood combs, a good hive for cold weather, and ample stores for a colony larger than one full page plus natural brood reserves. It advises removing empty supers at season end to ensure compact colonies and notes minimal extra winter rationing in mild climates.
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Ensentad
Irrigation Farming in North West Farmers' Bulletin Outline
A fragmented note describes Farmers' Bulletin No. 148 on irrigation farming. It mentions contributors A N Shepend and A Bentor and references agricultural rates and terms, indicating a draft ready for handoff from the printer. The text suggests publication preparation and distribution details.
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N.5
W. Farmers’ Bulletin
A. N. Shep- End
A. Bentor
Government printing costs on Sydney copies per copy
Fragmentary note indicates government printer in Sydney selling copies at a price per copy. Unclear broader context or exact titles. No further named persons or organizations clearly readable.
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Bydney
Seasonal Feed Precautions for Dairymen on the North Coast
The article advises dairy farmers on the North Coast to prepare for late winter and early spring shortages. It recommends planting autumn crops like wheat oats and barley in March to May to yield pasture and hay for July to September. It notes sowing rates for field peas and vegetables to supplement feed and highlights the need for timely cultivation.
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Upper North Coast
Werenia
Ontihinlton
Stumps Burn Badly After Burning Guide
An old advice note argues that neither ice nor chemicals help burn stumps. It prescribes building a fog and brush pile, surrounding with forcing torial, and covering with clay to let the fire smoulder for weeks until the stump rots away.
What is Happiness in Marriage in Optimist
Mr Ramsay MacDonald argues happiness in marriage rests on home life not grand ventures. He warns against artificial pleasures away from the fireside and urges couples to build happiness on a bright hearth with common sense and humor. He says marriage is not a failure but requires practical joy.
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Ramsay MacDonald
Fastest flowing Sutlej River of 12000 feet in 180 miles
Report notes Sutlej in British India as the world’s fastest river with a descent of 12000 feet over 180 miles. It adds trivia on Java’s thunderstorm frequency and a claim about left facial outline, and mentions early doctors’ muff uses and two motorcyclists crossing Cairo to Siwa in 14 days.
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Sutlej
British India
Cairo
Siwa
Doctors Advice On Tea And Tonic For Health
A medical note urges proper hydration and the use of Bushells Tea as a healthful beverage. It claims many people drink too little liquid and that tea offers a pleasant way to keep the body and mind rested and energized with a claim of removing tannin dust through a new mechanical process.
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Dogtora
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Dick Thorne
Agricultural and Pastoral Notes
Agricultural
Tie Foighton
Wana Mall
Java
Avorage
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