Diversified farming urged for wool and wheat balance
The article notes J Clatworthy arguing for diversification in Australian farming to offset boll weevil damage and high transport costs. It highlights lamb production, fat lamb returns, second-year fallow oats with sheep, and silage as parts of a broader strategy to stabilize income amid wheat surplus and wool export pressures.
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Ty Alobanim
Anterten
Parkes
J. Clatworthy
Tassia
Coty
Hervier
Uniti
Oneerbour
Custidge
Congres
Messige
New South
Ecm
Minton
Sydney
Cambridge
Europe
United States of America
Australia
London
Australis
England
Adelaide
Melbourne
Russell
Wood ash as a fertilizer and how to apply it
An article explains wood ash contains lime potash and phosphoric acid, soluble and available to plants. It notes wood ash is valuable after land clearance and outlines best methods for using wood-salt on fields and pastures to improve fertility.
The Question of Drainage for Farm Gardens
Drainage aims to percolate water through soil and remove excess surface water. Underground drainage is more effective but costly, with trench layouts like herring bone or center-fed mains. Depth varies with soil. typical household plots use 2 feet 6 inches to 4 feet, and sections can be drained progressively as plots are prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy
England
London
Seema
Trials on Bokhara clover honey yield at Hawkesbury College
A half acre trial at Hawkesbury Agricultural College compared Annual Hokhara Hubam Blevolal Bokbars Cowgrass Perennial Red Crimson and Berseem clovers for nectar. Bees favored Annual Hokhara and Hubam with strong nectar flow while Cowgrass and Crimson received little attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkesbury Agricultural College
College Apiary
Thenics In Danger Child Refuses School Over Hard Work
A boy declares he will not attend school claiming overwork by teachers. His mother asks what tasks await and he admits uncertainty, mentioning caloused themes after today’s chasers. The exchange highlights concerns about child labor and education pressures.
The Australian Minority chapter continues in London home
The narrator and Captain Warren settle at Mrs Mason's house in London after wealth reshapes their lives. Plans include schooling, servants, and giving to local missions, with the captain supporting Nancy and the narrator’s education while maintaining modest living and religious duties.
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Captain Warren
Job
Warren
Acl
America
England
Pennsylvania
New York
Henry
Opes
Nancy
Oemmi
London
Church
Zenana Mission
Dorcas Society
Cambridge University
Japan
Hte
Secrets Revealed by a Teacup Dust-Freed Tea
A promotional note touts Bushells Dust-Freed Tea with magical teacup readings. It claims after sipping the tea the cup reveals signs of happiness longevity and prosperity. The copy emphasizes quality and a high yield from Bushells tea testing strength.
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Bushells
Harbour Breeze and Quiet Hospital Moment
A window breeze from the harbour moves curtains as a man and woman share a tense moment. He clasps her hand tightly while a nurse notes pulse normal, hinting at an impending event and fragile emotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sry
Impeded speech youth asked to preach by visiting bishop
A youth with a stammer is asked by a visiting bishop and a pulpit orator how he would like to preach. He replies that he would enjoy pounding and boltering but speaking would bother him at times.
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Wiven
Saya
Delon de Otis
Egen
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Jong
Demen
Great Britain
Tate
Dantelees
New Zealand
Welil
Cneking
Lowen
ALO Om Mats
Pats Fc
Tetsu Gakusha
Toul
Paradise
Chafter IV
Peter
Permons
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