Smiling Gam S Adventures At The Seaside
Sam's seaside trip sparks a family disaster as Grandfather loses wealth, Sam's pranks entangle him with a pet pig chaos, and a failed will triggers disinheritance. The narrative follows Sam’s mischiefs, Grandfather’s misfortune, and the ensuing escape home.
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Gam
Father
Sam
Bull
Bam
Grandfather
Cla
Hou
Ham
Sama
Bom
Bam Mat
Sam Place
Bem
Aame
Haman
Wen
Agricultural and Pastoral Notes for the Landman
Agricultural and pastoral notes are issued weekly under the direction of the Commissioner of Agriculture. They draw on experiences from the Department and aim to guide readers on practical farming and rural husbandry tasks.
Dry copper carbonate replaces limewashed seed treatment
The Department recommends dry copper carbonate dusting for seed wheat to avoid germination loss from lime-based methods. A simple, farm-made dusting drum can prepare seed in advance, using two ounces of copper carbonate per bushel. Copper carbonate is praised for reducing reinfection risk and increasing yield compared to blue stone.
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Marcel
Rome
Irving
New South Wales
The Production of Lucerne Techniques
Lucerne yields depend on sowing methods and timing. The guidance emphasizes a regular sowing pattern and timing from mid to late winter, with particular attention to regional conditions such as dry districts and river areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucerne
Richmond
Yana
Cherry-Growing Takes Root in New South Wales Districts
Cherry production in New South Wales centers on three fertile districts with reliable rainfall and modern temperatures. Elevation keeps orchards above sea level, with Young and Orange leading acreage while Camden and Thirlmere emerge. New localities are expanding, enabling market readiness a few days earlier than Young.
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New South Wales
Tralla
Ma Am
Orangy
Sintistician
Young
Uralle
Camden
Thirlmere
Sde
Mui
The Dairy Cow as a Machine in Milk Production
The article likens the dairy cow to a steam engine needing repair material water and fuel to sustain production. It stresses protein intake for repair, ample water for tissue and waste transport, and energy from carbohydrates fats and some protein, noting heat loss when fuel is not fully utilized.
The Pig's Tail as Health Indicator in Pigs
The pig's tail signals health and temperament. Breeders note a straight tail suggests discontent or illness, while a healthy pig shows a curled or lively tail and brisk movement. In older pigs the tail may not curl, and tail motion helps judge vitality.
Poultry Exhibit Reveals Disease Symptoms in Birds
A wartime style notice describes a poultry exhibit by Beecemows Poultry where many birds show disease signs. The text notes blistering and wrinkled skin as potential indicators, discussing breeds affected and implications for agriculture officials.
Fragmentary Instructions On Cleaning A Pond Or Vessel
The readable fragment mentions dissolving something in hot water, pouring about six units of water, and immersing or cleaning a head or item. It also references loosening dirt and a process involving rubbing and time, with unclear subject and stray terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandfather
Sam
Castile
Proper Poultry Washing for Show Birds
Instructions for rinsing and washing a bird before exhibitions. Steps include three baths to remove sap and soup, using a laundry bag sparingly in the final rinse, and thorough drying with towels. Emphasizes gentle handling, cleanliness, and washing one to two days before showing to allow feathers to dry and relax.
Flying Scotsman Passes at High Speed Between Towns
Report notes Flying Scotsmans from King's Cross with 12 vehicles weighing 356 tons, drawn by LN BR Pacific locomotive, covering part of the journey between Biggleswade and Sandy at 80 miles per hour.
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King’s Cross
LN BR
Biggleswade
Sandy
Cleaning Gramophone Records With Petrol Rubbing Technique
A brief guide suggests to dip cotton wool in petrol and rub the record before playing following the tune direction, then wipe with a silk handkerchief to remove dust. The method claims to restore distinctness and freshness of the record after use.
Chatter and Smiles on Names and Tobacco Tone
Readers savor light family banter over naming a newborn girl with rival suggestions. A humorous interlude reflects elders debating Carmelite Emeralda or Pauling while the father quips about naming a human not a cigar. In England a school quiz recalls Sir Walter Raleigh’s boast on tobacco’s introduction and enduring blaze.
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Doreathes
Pauling
Emeralda
Sir Walter
England
Sir Walter Raleigh
Blended Tea Discussed In Quoted Digest Parody
A fragmentary, garbled passage discusses tea blending and flavor, noting quality and refinement with scattered references to BaskATL and Hushelis. The text reads like a satirical tasting note or mock advertisement with incomplete phrases and obscure names.
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Baskatl
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Lthero
Peter
Jeredy
Gunien
Het
Pather
Carasse
Old Cod
Silentes
Agricultural and Pastoral Notes
Agricultural
Onrlest
Tamworth
Tranter River
Mudgee
Department of Agriculture
J. HY. Teeming
Trnlla
Yeomans
AL Grange
St Aod
Department of Agreltur
Gramophone Records
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