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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1915
Page
7
In a clipped fragment from OLD WALBEURY'S DAUGHTER by J. H. GATENBY, Jack Wilson’s absence unsettles Conny who recalls family firm rules and vows. Grandma pleads for restraint as Conny and Jack exchange anxious vows and hidden ambitions under a fir wood setting.
A farmer recounts taming a wild two year old heifer, using calm handling to induce milking. After initial resistance and a frantic calving, gentleness and steady pressure allowed milking within minutes. He reports successful use on several other difficult cows with no recurrences of kicking.
A fragment discusses dairy practices with references to cow treatment and humane considerations. The text hints at changes in milking methods and more orderly farm routines, noting the impact of cow kicking and barn handling on productivity.
The article discusses how increased manure application on cultivated land raises alburinoid content and overall crop yield by over 30 percent. It notes digestibility improvements, the value of fed manure for milk production, and estimates liquid manure and guano comparisons.
A fragmented discussion compares inoculated soil and commercial cultures for crop inoculation. It argues that using well inoculated sail on an acre can lower costs versus lab fees, and notes that commercial cultures reduce weed risk while avoiding pests from neighboring farms.
A historical note describes a street repair technique used when trolley tracks require removal for extended times. The city adopts a modern approach using a 11 ton wire-etched gear acted by a powerful crane to lift and reset pavement between tracks, enabling rapid excavation and re-laying of the surface.
An advertisement describes a new electric toaster designed for household use. It features two heating elements arranged vertically with an inward tilt, bread slices resting on wide wire grids that pivot. The toast is judged without touching hot surfaces, and operation is quick with knobs placed away from heat.
A garbled OCR fragment notes a restricted demand and mentions a large proportion. The readable text lacks clear entities, dates, or places to identify a concrete event or subject with confidence.
A fragmentary note discusses accuracy in turbine and geared machine labeling. It notes potential errors in correction, coordination, and educational approaches. The text implies a trend toward relying on geared systems and turbine riders in educational contexts, with caution about misinterpretation.
The fragment describes a tough fibre paper noted for water resistance and strength, used in submarine seals and raft construction by Rear Admiral Yokoyama. It mentions potential applications including safety parachutes, ship coverings, airplane wings, clothing, wallpaper, carpeting, and tarpaulins.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at puzzling phrases about groves and scents, with unclear meaning and few identifiable proper names or dates. The readable portion presents a garbled inquiry and jargon, insufficient for a concrete news item or named entities.
Fragmented reflective piece arguing about happiness duty and freedom. It questions whether focusing on personal happiness and self understanding improves society or traps individuals in prisons of convention. It notes that prophecy of future events is beyond mortal power and warns against misguided invention.
Fragmentary text discusses war costs, motions to pay powers, and references to Manchuria, trains, and battles. Mentions fines, restoration, and a fleet in a river of uncertain context. Notes appear as wartime commentary with oblique references to events and dates.
Fragmentary OCR text notes ongoing efforts to prevent sea danger. mentions sailors and a mouth opening, with unclear references to Gaafuin and related preventive actions.
Fragmentary text describes an espionage era blotter with references to Europe, concealed acts, and a manufactured artifact. It hints at a world where spy activity and deception intertwine as observers decipher hidden designs.
A wounded soldier recalls the moment of battle facing bullets and the doubt of fear. He describes the commander leading the way and the instinct to stay steady as comrades urge him on. The scene paints the mental strain of frontline combat and the pull between love of country and personal fear.
A letter published after the Battle of Woerth recounts General Pau writing to Joffre about wounds and amputations. He describes being wounded three times, losing a finger, and enduring shell fire while directing troops. The piece portrays Pau as France's military idol and highlights his stoic resolve.
In a struggling French trench scene a camp is described as a war of structured calm and tense defense. The fragment notes soldiers, terrain, and a focus on mud, danger, and fatigue shaping daily life on the front.
Fragmentary OCR recounts medieval war dogs used in sieges and battles. Mentions King Henry, Elizabeth era echoes, and Irish campaigns with terror tactics, siege dogs, and feuding armies. Details are garbled but imply dogs aiding warfare and a debated historic use.
At present a wide view of Europe’s vast war machine is offered, examining the scale of arms and the potential for future conflict amid shifting alliances and industrial prowess.
Incomplete text describes a woman labeled as Wussian and Harietems, noting fear and interactions with others during a ride. The garbled OCR obscures names, places, and events, leaving only scattered hints of a social context and anxiety.
A damaged excerpt discusses a British tale about a preserved item and a woman who was discovered. References to Waterloo and 1838 appear, with unclear details. The fragment preserves names and places but lacks coherent sequence or full context.
The fragment indicates a local sports or track item featuring three fastest athletes, with reference to Telegraph and possibly venues or teams. Names appear truncated but suggest a sprint event and notable performances by Mae and Tolta or similar entities. Further readable context is limited but implies a brief results note.
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