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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1919
Page
2
Weekly notes issued under Gersone supervision by Hon W C Grahame MLA Minister of Agriculture. Freely shared based on the experience of the department, focusing on farming and pastoral topics for local landholders.
An old article advises livestock owners to adjust fodder by increasing lucerne in protein rich mixes while balancing with straw to improve intake and cost efficiency. It discusses ratios 7 to 6 or 1 to fal, and recommends specific proportions of lucerne, straw, and other feed components to optimize nutrition and reduce waste.
A government officer in Canada outlines weed classification Wild Annual Weeds Perennial and Bish types. It details life cycles, spread mechanisms including wind animals and cultivation, and control methods such as seed burial prevention, mowing, tillage, grazing, and destroying green parts. Emphasizes clean seed, thorough machine cleaning, and careful handling of underground roots to prevent regrowth.
The Department of Agriculture notes progress in trapping hoop-imaggot flies to protect sheep. At Moree near the experiment station, various kerosene and petrol tin traps with wire gauze show results, with white painted interiors to lengthen life. Traps are upright and adjustable, using water to attract and sustain flies, and can be re-wired or reused. Observations indicate traps outperform crude methods and may justify widespread adoption despite initial setup costs.
In Brynne Squires mystery tale, Magda confronts Gabrielle and Rodney as engagement tensions rise. Gabrielle resists Magda's place, while Magda's quiet resolve unsettles Rodney who suspects hidden motives and money ties. Porter hints at a dangerous offer prompting Magda to question loyalties and wealth.
A historical note on Dr. Kk Vy Metrollum and Dr. McCollum describing Fat Soluble A, its essential role in growth, and experiments with young animals. It cites diet deficiencies, lack of the nutrient in cereals and vegetables, and observed health effects in rats and humans tied to protein quality minerals and the unknown fat soluble element.
The article discusses using lucerne with Peats or peas or sorghum to clean land and suppress weeds. It notes spraying with plant poison is of limited utility, used on wooded paths and blackberry brambles, with current primary interest in prickly pear control.
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