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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1924
Page
2
Weekly notes issued under the supervision of the Minister of Agriculture draw on the finest experience. The guidance focuses on practical farming and pastoral topics for readers tending land and livestock.
A study of biting louse Trichodertes aphaerocephalus in New South Wales sheep notes lice infestation damages wool and growth, with Merino and crossbred sheep affected. Thorough dipping, two applications 14 to 15 days apart, and careful sanitation prevent reinfestation.
Agricultural note discusses beet root as a versatile summer vegetable grown in most soils. It covers soil preferences, sowing timing, spacing for household plots and commercial culture, root size concerns, moisture penetration through seed coats, and thinning practices to produce better quality, tender roots.
Careful estimates show from Finley Pr Mount that in 1224 the American farmer spent about 2,000,060,000 dollars on food within a total cash expenditure of 7,270,000,000. The piece notes North Dakota as example with over 24 000 farms lacking milk cows and many farms buying butter or milk, raising questions about traditional self production of meat dairy fruit vegetables and bread on the farm. The author asks how farmers will respond to changing expense patterns and production norms.
A twenty page pamphlet titled Hook-keeping for Warmers advises farmers to master farm accounting as essential for modern agriculture. It notes changes in conditions, rising competition, and the need for careful record keeping to monitor crops and losses. Free copies available from the Under Secretary and Director, Department of Agriculture, Bridge Street, Sydney.
The article discusses lucerne as fodder in dry districts, noting its drought resistance and value as green feed and hay. It warns against overgrazing, advises rapid first cutting, and recommends subdividing fields and resowing after several years. It highlights two risks: plant damage from trampling and stock overgrazing.
The article warns bloat in cattle and sheep from feeding green lucerne while the stomach is empty or when given gas forming feeds. It notes high risk when lucerne is wet or during humid windy weather, especially on rich alluvial soils. Owners should acclimate animals gradually, start with grass or silage, and avoid feeding lucerne during wet conditions.
The text advises poultry keepers to assess block shape, area, aspect, and fall direction before buying land. It favors a north east facing slope with clear morning sun and level but not flat ground, noting clay soils and winter egg production. It stresses good land quality and substantial overall site advantages for a profitable poultry farm.
Selection advice covers site orientation drainage soil and water, start with plan before buildings, permanent structures preferred, avoid quagmires or narrow lanes, keep buildings within practical lengths, poultry houses height specs, dedicated cultivation area, and start small with breeding stock to gain experience before expansion.
The narrator discusses Australian politics and journalism with a Melbourne free trader who recalls the rise of the Bulletin and warns that protectionism thrives on prejudice. He explains experiences with tariff proposals, a factory partnership, and a delegate from the National Promotions who pushed for protective duties while admitting local self interest.
A weekly paper muses on courtship peril in traffic and public life. It riffs on politicians, fashion, pangs of social change, crime reports, and media trends, noting cries for restraint and the era’s mixed signals from society and culture.
The piece argues ordinary tea wastes space at the table while Bushells Tea yields more cups per pound. It claims 160 cups from a pound of ordinary tea versus 200 cups from Bushells, promising a saving of 44 percent and improved flavor.
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