Agricultural Notes on Artificial Fertilisers and Potash
Agricultural notes discuss global shifts in artificial fertilisers including ammonia and nitrogen compounds, phosphates and slag quality, and potash from Alsace. It notes wartime changes, European supply, and potential impacts for Australian farmers, with emphasis on which fertiliser types may benefit farming and the need for regional guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Haseell
Rothameted
Eng
Herve
Great Britain
Munsell
Alsace
Htasafort
Intterir
Silo Storage for Oats Suggested to Wheat Growers
An agricultural piece argues for building grain bins to store oats as a profitable addition to wheat farming. It notes oats resistance to pests, seasonal price changes, and the need to protect from mice and weather. The article urges under-cover storage and summarizes potential returns with larger bins and mixed rations for stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Tate
Victoria
Techniques for Transplanting Tobacco in Difficult Conditions
The article outlines field practices for tobacco planting including spacing, row width, marking rows with chains, and timing around rain. It covers soil preparation, hole filling, avoiding root damage, and sheltering plants with grass tents. Irrigation methods, water management, and post transplant care are described to promote rapid establishment and minimize stress.
Misapprehension About Cotton Causes Low Yields
Ti Ling argues that cotton cannot be grown on inferior land, while the chief inspector warns against overestimating poor soil. He stresses root development as key to crop success and cautions that poor yields reduce profits.
Cotton Farming Advice and Cost Considerations
The text warns that picking costs may exceed returns if the crop yields poorly. It suggests cotton should not be grown on land unlikely to produce about 40 bushels of maize under verge conditions. It advises new growers to start with a small crop to assess labor needs before expanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
The Menace of the Starling
A government entomologist warns starling numbers threaten Australian crops and fruit. The article notes starlings arrive from Europe, devastate berries and grain, and suggests coordinated, systematic control measures including culling and poisoning to protect harvests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Eiri
Europe
Euginad
Beotland
Burberrien
Dairying Dangers: Bloat in Cows and Emergency Remedies
A historical note describes navy springtime bloat in cattle and its causes from overfeeding, fresh forage, and wet lucerne. It details prevention strategies and emergency treatment including rumen cannula, trocar, and a gas-escape procedure, with cautions on improper handling and risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eternou
Tick Eradication Sparks Dairy Growth in South
The USDA notes tick-free dairy regions boost profits and exports. In Mississippi, cow owners overturned two county decisions halting eradication, while Oklahoma shows 43 000 square miles cleared of ticks hosting over ten creameries and ice cream plants in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comite
United States Department of Agriculture
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Australian Germicide Promises Fabric Safe Insect Pest Destruction
An Australian disinfectant and germicide guarantees destruction of all insect pests and can be used on delicate fabrics to guard against moths. The TAP Company at 280 Cantonereagh Street Sydney invites inquiries into the solution’s efficacy and preservation uses for home and furnishings. A colonialist notes anglers should be careful with juvenile fish warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.A.P
The Brass Bound Indian Casket In Bendigo Tale
A tale of Nathanial Walter Swan in Bendigo Australia. An old box found at an auction opens to a trove of clothing letters and a diary. John Grant, a lone digger, uncovers a hidden interior and a chilling note from the box owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bendigo
Grant
Ereas
Rand
Recs
Wrendhand Els
Boulder Point
Rome
Evores
Gramt
Ted
Daguereotyps
Gualiy
Scouriing Newspaper Tips Triggers Court Complaint
A bookmaker cites bad business from scouriing tips in court arguing it qualifies as an accident arising from his profession. A contemporary questions language convergence and mentions women linked to a child. The piece notes aging figures and a man who began smoking late as he nears a century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grant
Bellman
Boulder Point
Tyre Thrift Club launched by Robinson Brothers
The Tyre Thrift Club offers to supply any make of tyre to members for a guinea yearly fee. Members receive savings on prices by removing retail profit and discounts, with an iron clad guarantee and cash purchase advantages. Robinson Brothers, active tyre dealers, advertise via postcard at 4 Macquarie Street Sydney for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Mossrs
Robinson Brothers
Macquarig Ghest
Bydoay
Tyra Thrift Club
Guinea
Ta Ghyem
Lange
Robiggén Brothers
Btale
Tyre Thrift Club
Macquarie Gtrest
Sydnay
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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes
Minister of Agriculite
Sodars
Bernd Mainte
Periones
Departrerat
Agricultural
HUTA
Eich
Jane Wrown
Wbett Hinbeers Filmes
Wiady
Starling
Fah
N. Walter Shaw
Nathanial Walter Swan
Monaghan
Ireland
Glasgow University
Australis
Mancal
Melbourne
Tian
Awan
Dave
Alan
England
Henry Kingsley
Geoffrey Tamlyn
Langl Wir
Shipton
Kings-tor
Swan
Kingstler
Walter Swan
Gresmmem
Pease
Bia
Tom
Beck
Aca
James Morrar
Moat
Capsin George Gray
Tadian
Cam
Holshey'h Barton Michas Binm Fein Bullivan
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
M. — Macislan
Krragineky
THE
Tyre-Thrift Club
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