Agricultural and Pastoral Notes From Blanton’s Department
Weekly notes supervised by J. Le Trefld Blanton Agriculture outline aims of the Department to solve farming problems through scientific inquiry. It explains agriculture departments act as central educative agencies and disseminate results to farmers via rural media and public inquiries addressed to the Under Secretary of Agriculture in Sydney for two copies per issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thom Note
Toe Bom
J. le Trefld
Blanton Agriculturs
Dry season prompts shifts in wheat and storage methods
The article notes drought delaying farming work and urges wheat growers to consider early maturing varieties such as Bungle and Firbank for grain. It details potato storage experiments with pits, ventilation and drying layers, while reporting progress on water hyacinth removal affecting local waterways and plans for government grants.
Influence of heredity on high quality purebred cattle
Researchers like Professor Wing and Mr. Harper study Holstein and Jersey pedigrees to test if superior cows pass on traits to offspring. Their data from the Advance Register and notable bulls show older dams and grand dams tend to align with stronger stock, suggesting heredity plays a key role in dairy merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Wing
Ithaca
New York
Wing
I Thaca
Jersey
Tedfield
Ee Tas
Uenjee
Summer grass silage at Yawkesbury Agricultural College
The article reports on silage made from summer grass grown in paddocks at Yawkesbury Agricultural College. A sorghum paddock yielded limited cultivation, allowing summer grass to dominate. About 10 tons of mixed crop were ensilaged into a stack of maize producing a 400 ton maize portion, feeding the dairy herd. The silage is praised as a prime feed, with cow bones feeding discussed for cattle with deficient diets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yawkesbury Agricultural College
BulliMier Gries
Prevention for Worms in Sheep on Australian Farms
Veterinary experiments at Glen Innes show drenches and superior pasture reduce parasitic worms in sheep. Feeding mixed forage and lucerne plus good water and avoiding overstocking lowers infestations. paddocks should be rested and infested lots cultivated or rested to improve flock health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain
Glen Innes
Ruth
Lampas A Rational Treatment For Lampes In Ivory
The barbarous old method of posing cure for lampes is discouraged as enlargement of guns grows. A Veterinary Uranch offers a practical farm method using laxative oil and daily powders. A pint of linseed oil regulates bowels followed by nitrate of potash two drachms, sulfur two drachms, powdered ani weed four drachms daily for a week. Diet should be soft and easily digested with occasional bran.
Retired Villager Spurs Grand Tales Of London Riches
In a village scene a retiree boasts about two carriages a motor-car and a library of two thousand books from his London houses. He waves with empty pride as villagers react with awe and mock surprise at his claims about Titian paintings. The exchange ends with a shocked yokel asking if there is any way to kill them.
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Mir. Citaper L. Reddeld Haw
London
Jarrett
Llavian
Dhavian
Foote
Sam Vertain
Jarrell
Ot Hamroterly
Sylvester House
Mr. Foote
Thoma Mtuvian
Ife
Thomas Idleman
Tie All
Wilson
Bern
Ron
Monte
Mer Foote
Hastings
Johnny Williams Repeats Mischief in Sunday School Tale
A Sunday school teacher laments Johnny Williams being bad again. Johnny grins and asks what they have been doing, prompting the old quip about never meeting in heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Williams
Johnny
The Scarlet Butterfly Domestic Novel Excerpt
A fragment from a domestic novel recounts a shipwreck recall in which a narrator tends to wounded companions and recalls Melbourne in a troubled journey. Characters Mr Foote Mrs Jarrett and Mrs Tillam appear as secrets unfold about a child Meginald Hoindell and the fate of a mysterious frien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silane Woute
Mr. Fonte
John Gale
Treet
Poote
Tillam
Meginald Hoindell
Foote
Melbourne
Foote’s Train Confronts Hidden Truths and Aunty’s Bond
Silas Foote travels from Melbourne to Sydney pondering the Mrs Diluvian mystery and the fate of the child. In a dreamlike strip, his alter ego hints at marriage to uncover secrets while Mrs. Diluvian’s guarded past and Foote’s growing affection intertwine as the journey closes with talk of a potential wedding and deeper loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Foote
Melbourne
Sydney
Rewler
Fievte
Foote
Mre Smelt
Abedlid
Mre
Jarrett
Mr. Jarrett
Mrs. Diluvian
Porsche
Twanyson
Mr. Foote
Lndy
Peg
Tee
Flian
Diluvian
Bilma
Wns
Cumalong
Foote Underwood
Susan
Lor
Thomas Diluvian
Opera and scandal weave through Sylvester House visit
In a Sydney era tale Foote and Diluvian host a theatre party to discuss art and romance. Trials surface as plans unfold for a sudden marriage while guests exchange gossip and envy amid vivid stage spirits and social rituals.
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Lowes
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Sandy Creek
Progress Association
Coral
Governaent
Titber
Walbyn
Bilndy Creek
Dems
Ametion Jnet
Herd
Hawkesbury
Lampas
Charles C. Russell
Ate
Perhipes
Oate
Ube Fren
Mes
Thomas Piluvion
Aker
Plenay
Mra. Iifovlan
Briventer House
Mera
Milyvian
Pplirtie
Ormethire Eerioum Band
Tie
Nord Brown
Crown
Brown
Maria
Theine Maria Eoye
Marin
Bert
Trewin
Din Teegeis
Chimherini
Ollerwinn
Kate Itouekler
Plavine
Crand Opera
Lee
Wolee
Ka ‘Gieherind
Dito Coslerin
Withernal
Leon
Lalice
Sylvester
Mrs. Hasting
Patch
Bow
Peters
Guaterini
Brisbane
Oole
Mra. Grewno
Mra. Diluvian
Denna Katerina Guatherin
Ucketa
Dena
Dilletante
Australia
Dorset Street
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