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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 11, 1915
Page
3
Notes from the minister of agriculture W C Grahame Mil a and the department. Segued weekly with practical agricultural and pastoral guidance drawn from department experience and field work.
Agricultural notes discuss seed isolation to prevent cross pollination in pumpkins and squash, and compare new versus old seed vigor. The piece covers olive oil, windbreak trees, and a 20 acre fruit planting plan with species such as navels, mandarins, pears, apricots, and vines. It also mentions costs, orchard management, and poultry feeding practices.
The article discusses pear varieties suited to arid conditions in Kenya. It highlights popular options like the Bartlett and Seckel as profitable when dried or canned, noting fruit productivity and long bearing cycles. Varieties such as Umer Hartlett, Triumph, Malioes, and Clapp's Favorite are recommended alongside specific cultivation tips.
An older regional notice explains tree poisoning by arsenic and washing soda solutions. It covers dissolving chemicals safely, exact mixtures, timing during winter dormancy, and the use of whiting as an drying indicator to mark treated trees. It notes cautions about fumes and proper mixing technique.
Practical veterinary guidance on safely draining abscesses in horses and cattle. It warns against amateur surgery, stresses sterilization and proper technique, and covers when to open skin, where to cut, and when not to release pus to avoid harm. It notes risks from improper puncture and emphasizes trained veterinarians for complex cases.
A fragment discusses good feeding as a key factor in poultry development and profitability. It mentions surly-hatched chickens and the need for expert care to ensure proper feathering and growth during a crucial growth phase.
A Paris Figaro contributor reports on the British front detailing praise for the First Army. The writer calls Kitchener's Army a magnificent chapter in British history and notes a more extended front with British batteries replacing French positions.
From Geneva the Telegraph reports a secret ministerial conference before the Reichstag where Finance officials warned that a new war loan would exhaust Germany’s resources and push toward bankruptcy. The Chancellor urged moderation, while General von Moltke backed peace, but the meeting did not urge a resolution. The Chancellor threatened resignation if Reichstag continued irreconcilable.
An audience of men at a seaside beauty show votes the women. The top winner is praised for a smiling glance and a hint of rouge while a second place goes to a lightly styled, pale ribboned contestant. The piece notes fleeting Greek features and concludes that a woman’s effort to please is not straightforward.
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