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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
2
Agricultural guidance from the Minister of Agriculture outlines practical field experience. The Department shares notes on crops, livestock care, and rural practices to aid farmers and pastoralists in applying new methods.
The article praises the Government Printer publication The Soils of New South Wales by Dr. H L Jensen. It explains how geology informs farming practices from land selection to cultivation and soil waste management, noting chapters on rock composition weathering soil properties and fertility guiding farmers across New South Wales.
The article discusses farm disease control and dairy efficiency. It cites an extomologist on treating wheat with chemical solutions and notes dairy testing showing varying cow milk quality. It argues for recording individual results, systematic culling, and modern milking methods to improve herd profitability.
The article outlines a simple dairy testing system for farmers to use at home. It describes maintaining a bound index book with each cow’s freshening date, monthly test dates, milk weight, butter yield, and monthly butter estimates, along with basic equipment and possible assistance from factories or government-backed groups.
In Inverell the Inverell Batter J manager notes testing will be accepted by practical men as essential for successful depet breeding. The article discusses the present position of herds and the importance of careful testing as a final consideration.
A Poultry Expert discusses conformation in selecting laying hens. The article contrasts trap nests and mechanical systems with understanding body type and egg production potential, noting that observation of type can improve efficiency and prices at retail.
A correspondent from Belenge reports an experiment in poisoning scale on a broom tree with potassic cyanide. After drilling holes and filling with cyanide, scale insects fell and the tree regained vigor. Similar trials on a pouch tree and orange trees appeared harmless to fruit and animals, suggesting potential for treating borers without harming the tree.
The piece discusses conformation and selection in poultry breeding, arguing that breeding without selection risks poor results. It describes the Hawkesbury Agricultural College pen test, photos of the worst and best layers, and lists key physical indicators for White Leghorns and laying types. It stresses that head quality reflects vigor and that selection aims to reduce yield loss while cutting feed costs.
The article notes the Colony system’s overlooked benefit of poultry manure. It suggests that even a small flock of a hundred hens can produce a significant amount of manure suitable for improving soil fertility, a point often ignored in agricultural discussions.
Instructions cover stain removal for paint grease candle wax milk ink tea and coffee. Methods include turpentine alcohol or chloroform for paint fresh stain, chalk poultice for grease, blotting paper and heat for candle wax, soap and warm water for milk, milk dip or ink eradicators for ink, and hot water for coffee stains with immediate action.
Jack returns from college with high honours in ancient languages and tries to translate a symbol his sister showed him. He struggles as the clan mates insist the inscription makes sense though he finds parts unreadable while the cook provides a vague translation about eyes.
A prank at a boarding school involved filling bottles with peroxide hydrogen. The reaction transformed several students hair color and texture overnight. Two with black hair became “beautiful Wondes” and one with red hair grew silver locks.
In Chinese waters British forces faced well prepared fortifications facing the expected attack path. Chinese rear defenses were hidden as the British circled the island at dawn. An English speaking officer pleaded for retreat while chaos spread among the Orientals.
A fragment recounts an observer noting the position and nature of distant targets and correcting a larger force. It mentions Sir Dewnnwl O Callaghan and a Cornkill piece describing a wireless monitor over an objective and related test events.
A garbled paragraph shows a botanist addressing Mabel and Arqules in a scene about mushrooms. The distorted text hints at misheard lines and playful banter as a dish of mushrooms is discussed and laughter or confusion follows.
In a foggy English seaside tale a family reunion near Linden Cottage unfolds with Glen and Sir Gerald recalling past happiness. A peril at sea prompts Robert Waugh to rescue Betty and a friend from a capsizing boat, testing loyalty, bravery, and romance amid a bustling coastal holiday.
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