20 Dec 1923
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1923
Page
1
Agricultural notes urge proper farming ideals and modern methods. The piece discusses the shift to technical farming postwar, dangers of erroneous farming notions, and calls for government guidance. It highlights the need for efficient land use and the role of Hawkesbury Agriculture in providing learning resources.
A description advocates using explosives to clear land faster, arguing gelignite can sever roots and loosen soil around trees, reducing manual labor. It discusses replacing saws and mechanical devices with blasting for trenching, felling, and handling timber to lower costs and effort in summer operations.
The article outlines measures to keep mites in check in cheese rooms. It recommends cleaning shelving and woodwork, removing moldy or damaged cheeses, avoiding greased fodder buildup, and using kerosene emulsion for scrubbing.
A technical report discusses dairy cheese aging and quality control, noting how mold, mites, and humidity affect rind integrity and flavor. It highlights dangers of infestations in well finished cheeses and emphasizes careful handling to prevent spoilage during storage and transport.
In live stock notes, tetanus presents subtle early signs making rapid diagnosis hard. Owners may notice stiffening in the limb and gait changes, but by the time these are apparent, treatment options are limited and recovery conditions are often poor.
The article outlines early spring weed and thrip control for gardens or orchards. It describes a tobacco decoction sprayed with a kerosene and soap emulsion, with steps to prepare, mix, and apply to reach pests, and emphasizes thorough wetting and strong pressure for effectiveness. It notes protection of blossoms during fruit set and cites a dubious quote from a well known writer.
In a tense station scene, Randy Tom testifies while Tilly prods him. Mrs Davidson drills the suspect with a loaded mix of flirtation and fury. The group debates the murder charge against John Squires and Charlie Dawson as Ettie pleads for love amid a looming legal battle.
Veterinary department guidance stresses cleanliness, quiet handling, and isolation of affected horses to prevent infection. Farmers are urged to remove water bowls away from wounds and avoid stressing animals, with careful wound care and disinfectant use to reduce spread.
The article describes the life cycle of the peach twig borer affecting orchard fruit. It notes small minute insects, their yellowish bodies, and the two week emergence after flowering. It explains feeding behavior on leaf surfaces and the long larval stage, with development timing influenced by summer conditions.
The advertisement urges choosing Bushells tea to avoid injurious dust. It claims a special multi-refining process removes dust, making Bushells the purest and most wholesome tea a grocer sells.
A fragmentary tale recounts the christening of Omede Smith in a fairy tale setting. Benevolent fairies bless his future while wicked forces conspire to claim him for vanity, beauty, and power, as voices debate fate and morals.
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