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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
2
A cross bred hen owned by Mr Knight, kept with two hens, is claimed to hold a seven year laying record. Mr Minchin reports bringing the record-breaker home at Wokingham and planning to mate her with an Australian Leghorn, hoping for exceptional results and continued productivity.
A New Zealand apiarist explains that beekeepers do not stupify bees they use smoke to frighten them. Smoke is applied sparingly and strategically to calm or drive bees during inspections, especially in late season when honey flows decline. The expert warns beginners may overuse smoke and advises a measured approach to keep both bees and keeper safe.
The device describes a door that slides up or down in two grooves with pulleys at the top and counterweights equal to the door’s weight. The door is mounted in the usual way and can be opened to any height, preventing obstruction in corridors where a swinging door would block passage.
Advice warns beginners to buy bees in spring when hives are active and risks are lower. Spring purchases allow daily oversight and easier transport, while autumn buys carry higher transport risk and uncertain queen health. Caution urged: seek an experienced assessor to inspect bees before securing a bargain.
Canada’s call for women notes increasing settlement as Western provinces attract workers. It states no girl needs to go west to seek fortune, with immediate jobs for housewives teachers dressmakers milliners and helpers. The piece highlights a growing demand and opportunities for women in western communities.
A South Australian dairy expert Mr Dora Forbes outlines ideal cow conformation in a recent address. He emphasizes head length lean good eye and docile expression, neck, shoulder placement, strong back, well sprung ribs, and arched underbody for graceful movement.
The text discusses selecting cows that are full milkers, noting the importance of choosing productive females. Mr Sper highlights the need for strong dairy animals and the breeding emphasis in the herd management.
Arthur Wakeford appeared at Kingston on Thames Court after a tram ride where he proclaimed to a passenger that she was an escaped daughter and vowed to follow her. A police officer described his wild behavior and fear among witnesses as the ordeal unfolded.
A historical report describes Holstein cow anatomy for proper milking and handling. The article shifts to a police incident where Thomas Wakeford is accused after striking an officer and a young woman claims no relation. the magistrates commit him to Kingston Workhouse as a wandering lunatic.
Increasing attention to pig breeding in the Commonwealth as owners of first class studs cannot meet demand for pure breed stock. The prevailing idea emphasizes introducing a boar of good breeding and type as nearly the whole consideration for improved stock.
G W Russell writes sympathetically in the Manchester Guardian about James Payn the novelist. He recalls Payn was painfully crippled during the last two years of his life.
An Ayrshire cow named Whinflower owned by M J Mindmereh and bred by M Nabb Brothers Geelong won champion at the Sydney Royal Agricultural Show. The article also discusses brood sow selection, maternal traits, and the impact of dam quality on progeny. It notes Whinflower is ten years old and emphasizes stock breeding standards and temperaments.
Historical report details attempts to combat phylloxera and other pests in European and American vineyards. It describes hydrogen abstracts and boiling water heating as possible controls, the spread of the pest, and early experiments by French and Alsatian growers. The text notes costs and challenges and mentions the need for safe, effective treatments.
The article recounts Captain Powles of Liverpool and his wife who sailed together for over forty years. Her steadfast conduct aboard impressed the crew and aided morale during long voyages including Cape Horn passages. The couple valued the sailing ship over steam and stayed with traditional seamanship.
Dr C F Aked, pastor of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in New York, says he is not bound for San Francisco. He plans to preach three times in New York before a possible move, stating he would accept only a larger, meaningful ministry even if it meant a reduced salary. He reflects on failed ambitions for a major New York church and contrasts English and American movements.
A description of attire features a blue satin gown or robe with a pavy blue tint. The figure wears a shawl and collar with a revere and strapet velvet trim, suggesting formal dress details from a historical fashion plate.
A garbled early 20th century recipe spread presents onion soup and crust puddings, steak and kidney dish, celery with parmesan toast, and a coffee pudding. It lists crust making guidance, omelette, gingerbread, milk desserts, and London buns with scattered instructions and measurements. The text lacks clean structure but preserves period cooking terms and multiple dishes.
A garbled collection of kitchen terms and measurements mentions butter sugar eggs almonds and cake steps. It appears as a fragmented biscuit or cake recipe draft with stray names and decorative phrases interspersed, lacking clear structure or complete instructions.
President Taft crossed the border at El Paso into Ciudad Juarez during his 4,000 mile Western journey. He met Mexican President Diaz on the same day as the crossing, and their greetings were described as friendly and cordial.
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