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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
3
Weekly notes describe mote management under the supervision of Hon W. C Gratame MLA Minister of sericulture. Based on department experience, the guidance focuses on practical farming tips for plantation care and livestock care under official oversight.
The article weighs feeding off early or midwinter wheat to maximize forage while considering weather, pasture demand, and risks. It covers harrowing after feeding, proper sheep grazing timing, weed control in irrigation channels, and the potential of lucerne, Rhodes grass, clovers, and burr trefoil as fodder crops for dairy and hay, with notes on milking efficiency observations.
The dairying industry around Vancohna saw a sharp rise in activity over the past year drawing strong opinions. Advocates say continued, well planned irrigation on the Murrumbidgee will boost production and economic impact for farmers and regional industries.
A British Association report notes experiments on milking methods. Results suggest that handling the udder and milking process may stimulate further fat secretion in milk.
The report details investigations into Bitter Pit in growing fruit. It notes irregular ripening, cold storage delaying pit development, and the impact of pruning on fruit distribution to reduce pits. Recommendations include regular cropping, distributing fruit over the tree, and favoring lateral pruning to lower pit incidence.
The text discusses pruning severity for fruit bearing trees and methods to prevent bud loss. It notes pruning timing and moisture application, and hints at hidden recommendations from Fr. McAlpine Fikes about avoiding tip damage while crops grow.
The Fruit Department advises protecting young fruit trees from rabbits by wrapping trunks with brown paper and applying lime solution with small amounts of boric acid. Netting and bark wrapping are suggested to deter damage as an effective method tested in orchards.
An account recounts Corporal John MacDougall of Muull who, during a Western front action, stopped a machine gun with his body after throwing a bomb. His sacrifice saved comrades, earning praise from Captain Henderson and widespread local memory. His great grandfather served as a piper at the battle of Corunmun.
A winter health piece explains that people indoors near fires stay warm but may miss exercise needed to keep blood flowing. It warns against passive lounging and urges sturdy footwear and clothing to resist chills. It notes fuel costs and comfort temptations at the fireside, emphasizing fortifying the body to withstand cold.
Fragmentary historic note discusses a policy of fixed annual conscription used by Napoleon and later influenced broader European war dynamics. It asserts this system shaped aggressive policy and created a framework for coercive alliances, ultimately steering Europe toward mutual destruction. The text cites Sapoloom and broader continental reactions.
A long excerpt threads through interior monologue and dramatic dialogue as the narrator recalls a perilous spiritual disturbance. Muriel confronts her past and her influence hovers over a strained relationship while themes of temptation, power, and redemption unfold tied to a clerical setting and a poisoned chamber of memories.
The fragmentary OCR reads as a cartoonish exchange where Mr Wisekwire and Mrs Wiskwire discuss a misunderstanding, with playful misstatements about a man and a moose. The text is garbled but hints at domestic humor.
Fragmented report shows a formal inquiry into the origin of a fire. It notes officials interviewing a factory manager and a foreman about electric equipment and possible misuses. The text hints at transfer of staff and a police response, with garbled dialogue and an unresolved conclusion about the fire’s cause.
An unnamed scene unfolds at a Jeweller’s shop where a young lily, daughter of a wealthy family, drives up and tries to present a cheque for a ring worth a large sum. A man named Diaiel intervenes and explains the cheque was not valid for payment, while the girl reacts with surprise and a show of affection.
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