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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 21, 1915
Page
2
Agricultural and pastoral notes discuss under supervision of the Department, with guidance for farming under the two feet sorecotrot repairs. The article outlines practical advice for rural readers on land management and agricultural practices relevant to the period.
Agricultural guidance discusses pickling wheat seed and lime use, stressing neutralizing effects, blue stone precautions, and soil conditions for early germination. It warns against improper lime mixtures that coat kernels, hindering drilling and time, and references the latest department pamphlet for precise instructions.
Farmers doubt whether to renew laws after brat sowing as wet weather followed by 30 points of rain. A farmer reports sowing 200 acres of dry Mubble land. germination occurred with rain, but some roots shriveled yet grain stayed firm. A Chief Inspector notes germination timing varies and advises patience. Reports praise strawberry clover for dairy stock but note seed germination issues and proposed methods to improve results.
The bulletin traces phylloxera spread in Europe and responses to grafting. It explains how American stocks show resistance and how graft compatibility affects grape crops. Experiments across Europe and Australia illustrate varying outcomes and the search for durable, suitable rootstocks for wine grape varieties.
Grafted vines are to be ordered for 1916 planting with early payment options. Applicants must advise quantities and varieties, and arrangements with the nursery will be made to satisfy stock needs for the season. Responses should be sent to the Under-Secretary of the Department of Agriculture as soon as possible.
A fragmented 1920s era report analyzes poultry draft, petition outcomes, and floor votes. It cites expert opinions from breeders and industry leaders, noting seasonal timing for hatchery success and the influence of temperature and feed on layer production.
An officer reports on German missiles resembling champagne bottles filled with gas or liquid, about 12 to 16 inches long and 3 to 4 inches wide, thrown by mortars up to 300 yards. The projectile, seen in flight, is said to cause blast effects equivalent to a GE 110 to 12 charge, with potential high casualty impact.
The speaker warns of a terrible explosive force from a single bottle sized charge, possibly a new detonating device. They note Germany’s shelling limits, speculate on its fireability, discuss a recent demonstration near Arram, and mention aviators possibly using similar bombs. No countermeasures yet.
A provincial gallery guide dazzles visitors with classical busts while a bystander challenges the attribution of figures. The elderly observer quips a tale of Virgil and a drunken sculptor, prompting a stunned reaction as the guide retreats from the scene.
In a northern town a lady asked a hotel manager upstairs for water twice. The manager kindly provided it and inquired about the repeated request. She answered she was trying to quench the room’s flames, implying a dramatic scene without further details.
Fragments suggest a poultry keeper faces a bleak near term while acknowledging a plant and equipment for turning oat chickens could aid during a favorable experiment window. Proper appreciation of factors cited may minimize losses and help tide over the meat urging phase.
A brief bulletin from the Department of Agriculture explains a twelve month guide to poultry keeping and common diseases. It notes free copies on request to the Secretary and cites growing provincial editions reaching around four thousand households as evidence of practical value.
Sir Douglas Mawson recalls peril in Antarctic exploration from his 1911 14 expedition. He describes the lure of exploration vs safety, the deadly storm, and the burial crevasse that claimed team member Mertz after a grueling march and long night.
A correspondent summarizes a German heavy artillery piece from Kropp's winter construction years ago. The gun fires a 2uzalh shell with an estimated range near 25,16 yards or about 13 miles and purportedly penetrates Krupp armour at seven range units, though figures vary.
A village provision store proprietor, Mr Jenkins, is said to have received a muttered tirade full of imprecations. The message mentions a boy and unemployment, ending with a crude pledge about cleaning duties and work. The fragmentary note reflects tension in a local business setting.
In a village parlour a gathering unfolds with Mr Roberson and Mrs Bowes hosting beloved nephews and Beatrice Cooper among a lively circle. Ella Cooper, Captain Montgomery, and Beatrice exchange witticisms while music fills the rooms as kin and friends linger. The scene tinkles with piano duets, violin tunes, and quiet goodbyes as guests depart after a celebrated day.
Fragments describe a gathering with named individuals such as Mr Benjamin Huse and Mr Gerald Yeanent Aieighbwurs among others. Notes mention Byes Hows, Riveradola Hall, and several family relations, but many words are garbled, offering only a rough social snapshot without a clear event or outcome.
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