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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1911
Page
3
Weekly notes issued under the Honorary Minister for Agriculture by the Department. It aims to spread scientific and practical farming results to help individual producers and the state, with queries answered by the Under Secretary for Agriculture.
The article outlines maize as a valuable crop in New South Wales and stresses soil preparation, moisture conservation, and early ploughing. It cites studies showing moisture needs and notes successful farmers use rotation, deep ploughing, and surface cultivation to retain moisture. It also covers drainage, stubble burning, and safe barbed wire fencing to protect crops and livestock.
Queensland Department of Agriculture reports results from herd testing in the West Moreton area. Among 3476 cows tested, average milk yield per day reached 152 pints with commercial butter averages at 0.166 per cent. The best herd earned £218 14s, the worst about £0, while the average was £133. Results suggest strong incentive to cull low producers and improve feeding practices.
Analyses of milk from districts show solids not fat well above the 85 percent standard. Of ninety one samples, eight meet or exceed the standard, seven fall below. The lowest recorded is 82 percent and the overall average is 92 percent. Samples covered period up to April when fodders were abundant, suggesting later reductions as fodder quality changes.
Viticul turist M Blunne advises a winter dressing to prevent black spot in grapevines. Use a solution of three quarters of a pint strong sulphuric acid in two pints water, add acid to water slowly in a non metal vessel, prune vines first, then daub stems and buds. Apply about a year before buds open, and repeat if outbreak was strong. In spring, spray Bordeaux mixture for foliage protection. Prunings burnt. rain does not wash away dried acid. Pump options include copper or glass, costs around £2 10s in Sydney, or secure similar pumps via ironmongers.
In London Rupert hosts Ephraim Golter and two lawyers to discuss the Lapton tragedy. Ephraim reveals heirloom clues and hints at Renton’s possible complicity, agreeing to private talks and a new inquest while urging Rupert to guard a hidden manuscript until his death.
Mr Deedsey weighs the body's identity found in Sapton Lake in South Kensington. Doubt on Kate or Jenny Rivers remains, Ephraim's past ties loom, Renton swears the body is his niece and a Chancery hold blocks the estate. Rupert guards a sealed package tied to Ephraim's vow.
In 1875 Warra-Golga NSW grows from a tent town to a bustling settlement as payable reefs spark wealth. Paul Renton guides the Financial Banking Company branch while Polly Renton and Gilbert Grey stir a bank clerks’ circle. At Shaggeville races George Seldon and Polly charm, as Mr Matthews the clergyman blends cricket with church duties.
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