Dairying Prospects and Market Pressures for Europe
Review of how European war and price shocks affect dairy farming in Australia and Britain. Notes rising meat and butter prices, potential shifts to margarine, and higher cattle and cheese values. Observes local dairy pricing, drought, and experimental feeds from Cowra and Wagga with limewater and bluestone tests impacting germination and mash binding.
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England
Britain
Ingens
Perth
Sean Price
Derreawel Consump i
Australia
Englid
Cowra
Emewater
Artificial Dicubation and Cooling Times for Eggs
A suburban poultry keeper asks about incubation cooling durations and whether adjusting the cooling and turning schedule affects hatch results. The discussion covers rest periods after setting, gradual increases in exposure, and prudent testing on day five to avoid weakening embryos.
Agricultural Note on Fungicide Tests for Apples
A Vale department report discusses experiments to identify suitable fungicides for apples. Biologist researchers test compounds to prevent infection and improve fruit health. Further trials are planned to confirm efficacy and practical use in the field.
Maize as Cover Crop Sparks Agronomist Advice
A southern tablelands reader asks if maize can be grown as a cover crop before sowing grass seed. The Agrostologist cautions maize cannot serve as a cover crop for grain and would harm grasses grown with it. He advises quick growing permanent grasses and thorough cultivation for best results, noting sowing requires favorable rain and mild weather and that seedlings would be weak otherwise.
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Department of Agriculture
Washing smutty wheat to feed poultry
Researchers tested washing smutty wheat to remove husk and sediment, making it suitable for poultry. By slowly pouring grain into a water bath and stirring, smut particles wet through and sink, allowing separation from clean wheat for feeding.
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Hoamius
Vanrse
Orchard Becomes Test Case For White Ant Control
A Wester district patron feared tree and vine damage from white ants and asked the Department if soil should be opened around trunks and treated with arsenate of lead and molasses soaked sawdust then covered with earth. Officials warned the plan risked harm to roots and trees and advised against soil contact.
Oranges Splitting And Causes From The Fruit Expert
Large numbers of oranges split this season across nearly all varieties. Experts say splits come from various factors, with moisture supply a key driver. Adequate rainfall and careful cultivation help ensure soil absorbs rain, promotes steady ripening, and reduces fruit splitting.
Steam Tactics Against Caterpillars Halt Rail Service
Northern California's McLoud River line faced massive caterpillar swarms that covered tracks and stalled locomotives. Attempts to clear the mass fell short. a novel steam and jet livery method aimed to disrupt the insects and restore service, while trenches along the right of way resisted their advance.
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Railron
McLuld River
Califormia
Louis Wun
Stastar Morborin Aluhu Keanety
Massive German siege guns at Namur and Liege shock allies
Describes the effects of gigantic 42 cm shells on Namur and Liege fortresses. Notes armor penetration, delayed fuzes, and the appalling slaughter among garrisons. Mentions observers guiding shots, repairs by Keupy's engineers, and wounded leaders like General Le man.
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Dalley Te Atreet
London
Marchemalette
Namur
Hutchin
Severn
Keupy’s
Oisy
Namoy Sud Liege
Guraus
Rermin Oauidertie Ees
Ius
Lady Jeli Visits Women’s War Club in Unrliff Social
Lady Jeli of Bir Jahn Jelli voe the Admiral of the Creed Feet visited the Women's War Club at Unrliff on Saturday. Wives of soldiers attended a social intercome while infants were presented. a burst of applause followed as two baby boys were declared the club's finest.
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Jeli
Bir Jahn Jellivoe
Creed Feet
cCltieen
Maya
Women's War Clut
Unrliff
Angie
Soldier’s letter from Japanese Army aid request
A private soldier in the Japanese Army writes a remarkable letter to offer aid to bereaved families and provoke relief support for wounded, aiming to contribute a sum toward a relief fund. He notes English ladies once supported him, praises British public morality, and closes with respectful goodbyes, signed Teinabare Nada.
World's Most Powerful Battleship Queen Elizabeth Admirable Length
The Queen Elizabeth, 640 feet long with 27 600 ton displacement, is described as the world’s most powerful battleship afloat. It is the first oil-fueled British capital ship with 16 inch guns and carries sixteen torpedo tubes and multiple smaller guns, designed for long range and high accuracy.
New Race Found in French Gouge Described
A discovery in the central French Gouge reveals a previously unknown race of pygmies. They stand about four feet high, inhabit a forested region near Monbu, and construct hemispherical huts. The chief governs with local authority, and the people follow curious edible customs. They value liberty and independence and reportedly have distinct origins and legends.
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Monbu
Herchi
Pursued by the Law and a Turbulent Love Tale
A fragment from a serialized tale follows Melly Clemance as she confronts social pressure and legal peril after rumors of a crime. Her lover Graham faces investigation while Melly endures hardship, family neglect, and a protective but strict community. The chapter hints at a looming inquest and the strain of love amid public scrutiny.
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Melly Clemance
Nidore
Goltspe
Unscrambled Fragments From a Murky 19th Century Clip
A garbled OCR snippet mentions Bishop and Cadman and fleeting phrases about skeleton seeds and acceptance. The readable bits hint at a poem or column fragment with scattered proper names and incomplete quotation marks, offering little concrete event or context.
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Deicy
Tamworth
Yanro
Theaa
Comsh
Wagga
Regan
Jen
Agricultural
Che
Namin Fone
Armen
Ceder
Liege
Leman
Promiee
F. Maclaren Cobban
Cerrnisur
Townshend
Tee Farivar
Mather
Catia Meath
Wonghta
Otto
Sarves
Ieee
Kate
Poduringny
Abe
Eaton
Graham
Quito
Bishop and Cadman
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