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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1923
Page
2
Agricultural and pastoral notices continue to appear weekly as the Minister of Agriculture oversees field guidance. The department prioritizes official postings and regular updates for farmers and related industries.
The article discusses plant disease tests for peppers and onions, urging sample submission to the Department of Agriculture. It covers drought impacts on dairy herds, insurance against losses, and best feeding practices. It also mentions transport, weather, and handling tips for produce and livestock during harsh seasons.
An agricultural notice describes the cornucopia of tomato pests including weevils and beetles. It notes the brown mottled adults about half an inch long that hide in soil and weave, and outlines short-term larval feeding on foliage. Protective steps include weed control, soil management, and dusting with arsenate of lead under careful safety.
During a severe drought a large dairy herd survived on dry feed of straw chaff and wheaten husk, later aided by a heated molasses concentrate fed with water and sprayed onto straw. The process aimed to keep cattle alive until rainfall returned, despite high costs and the risk of starvation.
An agricultural note discusses feeding sheep with oats and hay as a reliable fodder. It notes oats can grow in varied districts, oats and hay surpass wheaten hay, and mentions Canadian wheat supplies and the value of fodder crops during drought or scarcity.
The article explains pig digestion and feeding practices to improve carcass quality and market value. It highlights generous feeding, green forage, maize and grain balance, skim milk and butter milk, water, good grazing, and mineral access with rock salt or charcoal.
The article advises stages for banana marketing focusing on avoiding corners and sun exposure. Bunches should be harvested in morning or late afternoon and moved to shade promptly. Avoid direct sun exposure during transit and storage, with care to keep fruit out of harsh light to prevent damage.
An 1900s field trial tests Bordeaux mixture strengths on several apple varieties including Stone Pippin and London Pippin. Results show higher strengths cause russeting and surface damage, while weaker mixes reduce injury though some cultivars remain susceptible. The study suggests avoiding Bordeaux at 4-4-1 strength and notes practical recommendations for dilution.
An amateur observer discusses bee foraging, scent and color cues in flowers, bee senses beyond the usual, and how bees respond to moth balls in a hive. The piece also mentions an American in England planning to row the Channel and Irish political commentary.
James Squires uncovers a forged diary entry linking Charlie Dawson and John Squires to a murder. Legal strategy unfolds as Ettie seeks separation while Grant weighs disclosure to the coroner. Buckinburra house scenes reveal family tension, allegiance, and a looming confrontation with truth.
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