This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 02, 1935
Page
2
A fragmented report describes an agricultural scare involving doddering weed species and mustard family plants. It notes field observations in New Zealand style contexts, mentions Australian and European references, and discusses weed control, silage practices, and the need to eradicate invasive plants to protect crops.
A distressed farm horse infection called mange spreads across herds as hooves drag on ground and fences fall into disrepair. Readers note that once the disease takes hold on multiple horses, eradication is rare without coordinated treatment. A suggested remedy involves proprietary dipping baths and a specific chemical mix applied in stages over about two weeks, with cases reportedly cured after dipping and skin absorption.
An old agricultural notice explains winter grasses such as Perennial Bay and Phalaris respond to top dressing with sulphate of ammonia. It details timing for seed application, split applications across early autumn and spring, and notes that top-dressing can be done on any walkable grassland. A pamphlet from the Department of Agriculture offers fuller guidance.
Farmers question if silage provides value for feeding and if it should be made promptly. The pamphlet argues equal 10 ordinary mixed pastures may be inferior yet warns of subtle distinctions in forage quality. It notes balanced protein and carbohydrates and the variety of grasses and legumes used to improve nutrition.
May pruning advised for stone fruit trees with dry weather hampering field work. Early pruning may affect bloom if sudden cold or wet spells occur. Guidance notes tree age, bearing habits, and cultivar specifics. peaches fruit last year’s growth. apples and pears show different spur bearing. A 200 page pruning handbook is available from the Department of Agriculture in Sydney.
Instructions explain making whitewash by slaking lime in hot water with added tallow and Jump Unie, then forming a net to prevent wash from rubbing off. A touch of yellow ochre may be added for tint, and the mixture should be stirred, strained, and kept hot during preparation.
Report from Sydney notes a tense wool market with rising prices in some grades while others hold firm. Buyers in Europe, especially France and Germany, appear keen as buyers visit Sydney. accumulation and restocking prompt cautious optimism for the May-June series. Prices expected to firm with possible gains for certain growers though overall volume remains constrained. Sales in Sydney continue through May with final sale slated for late June.
Red Shadow, once a stray found near Tesaly, became grand champion dog at the Royal Sydney Show after being bought by G H Ward of Heccroft. The dog, named Red Shadow, recovered from injuries and later won the class and an estimated value around 250 pounds, drawing admiration from Ward and friends.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.