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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
3
Weekly notes led by Hon. J. L. Trafié promote a central Department of Agriculture to guide land use and production. The aim is to disseminate scientific and practical findings to help individual farmers and the State, with queries answered by the Under Secretary for Agriculture in future columns.
A letter from Claude Saunders of Windeor raises questions on green manuring, nitrates, superphosphates and shelter belts for orchards. Department chemist Guthrie, superintendent Walder, and dairy chief O Callaghan summarize experiments and local results, noting variable benefits and the need for further investigation.
A Richmond River dairy farmer reports calf mortalities from white scour affecting calves for two years. Berry Stud Farm manager notes isolating affected calves and using castor oil then lactic culture from the Bureau of Microbiology. Instructions from Dr. Tidewell outline preparing and feeding thickened milk culture daily, with call for farmer opinions on efficacy. The piece also discusses dairy profitability and the need for herd testing and records to ensure value of milking stock.
Victorian Dairy Supervisor analyzes a 141 cow herd with over 76 000 gallons yearly. The piece compares profits by yield, shows culling above 300 gallons boosts per cow income, and notes nineteen cows yield only 22s 1d annually while twenty-eight high producers greatly outperform. Included are pedigreed Ayrshire and Shorthorn cattle in Included in Mr Sinusmore's herd.
The piece notes how analysts mocked rail speed beyond twelve mph and Transatlantic steam, yet rail and ocean cables surpassed those limits. It recalls Atlantic ship progress and deep sea cable laying, citing depths of 16 404 feet and 20 246 feet as demonstrations against pessimistic forecasts.
Rupert rests his case with Mr Henson and informs the Rivers of Kate Henson’s presumed death. The inquiry confirms Rupert as the rightful heir to Lapton after Ephraim’s passing, while Stuart writes from a shipbound voyage toward uncertain seas.
Rupert Kenton arrives in Warra to meet Polly and Gilbert while Polly debates titles and loves. Polly defends merit over aristocracy as Rupert plans to find Kate Renton, and George Belden hints at private money for Gilbert. A tense, humorous domestic drama unfolds at Warra station and the Renton home.
Warrago lingers in doubt as Gilbert Grey vanishes and rumors swirl that he stole funds. Auditor Hiram Links arrives to examine the accounts at Renton’s bank, while townsfolk debate motive, truth, and the mounting debt shadowing an absent man.
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