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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1924
Page
2
Agricultural and pastoral notes from the Man on the Land column. Weekly ender records the minute details of farming life, seasonal tips, crop notes, and husbandry observations. Contains practical guidance for growers and shepherds in rural districts.
A Virginian farmer compares farm wages and prices in the agricultural trade. He notes costs for plasterer, pointer, butter, cows, milk during a day, and wheat needed to pay a bricklayer. He cites Mr. Taylor's view Australia offers competition and argues for higher wheat prices or lower production costs. He proposes methods to raise yields and ease farmer burdens including tax relief and better use of agricultural science.
The article advises inspecting oats, selecting the worst rusted areas for removal, and preserving healthier sections. It notes rust patterns by orientation, soil, and moisture, recommends varieties, soil depth, and drainage, and describes sowing seed, bed preparation, and plant selection for vigorous growth.
A NSW department report outlines rising demand and price for asparagus, noting large imported quantities and low local production. It highlights canning prospects, duty protections, and potential for home garden varieties like Gon paver's Chinen and Palmetto, with summer-heavy growth and winter dormancy.
A historical note explains sheep ticks found across the state, especially at shearing. Ticks feed on blood, injure wool quality, and cause thriftiness loss. Dips such as coal tar and arsenic blends, plus spraying and powder methods, are described with timing and precautions for effective control.
The article outlines annual dipping to keep ticks away from sheep. It notes that clean sheep contract ticks by contact with infested animals or contaminated enclosures, and highlights the risk from sheds, boards, and fences. Measures include using suitable dips, cleaning enclosures, and applying coal tar around pens to kill recently hatched ticks.
A report on spur pruning of Anjou pears by Rev HT Bittner of Nob Hi Yokina Valley shows three pruning trials in 1921. Results: heavily spur-pruned trees yielded far more fruit, with 16.5 boxes from one tree, and 4 to 7.5 boxes from others, leading to adoption of spur pruning in 1922.
Guidance on when to install full sheets of comb foundation during a strong honey flow, ensuring rapid, neat comb development. Advises against artificial feeding for comb production and stresses preventing drone comb by full foundation usage or a queen-excluder, to avoid swarming and drone-dominated brood.
A vicar asks about breaking commandments and omens as Willie jokes about nine. A woman notes belief in signs while a dream exchange yields the quip that dreaming of love means you were dreaming.
A hundred years ago two British ships Captain Blade of the Tamarind and Captain Hawke of the Lark settle long quarrels during a pirate hunt off a tropical island. After a stunning night battle the Tamarind sinks and the Lark survives for a later joint victory praised by the Governor for their cordial cooperation.
An old advertisement touts Bushells multi-refined tea claiming fatigue relief and renewed nerves. It emphasizes amber tea without muddy tint, bright leaves, and superior quality from carefully selected leaves, with higher yield per brew and a palatable taste.
A writer discusses Jersey’s no income tax and flexible marriage times, while cartoons report a London dress theft and a misfitting envelope mishap. Punch and Humoriat offer quips on British life from London shops to mosquito substitutes.
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