Dookie College May Report Details Rain, Crops and Stock
Dookie Agricultural College reports 78 points of rain this May, 420 for the year, with soil erosion measures and gully work underway. 426 acres cultivated, 520 sown including 178 wheat and 253 oats, oats on falrow, and clover mixes. stock in good health, lambing progressing, dairy yield 22 lbs per cow, new steam boiler installed, pasture top-dressing completed, olive picking begun, vegetables advancing, poultry incubators overhauled for hatching season.
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Dookie Agricultural College
G. B. Woodgate
Farlow
Mulwala
Wimmera
Hunter River
Mount Major
Italian Charged at Shepperton Court of Petty Sessions
Vincenzo Dimarin appeared in the Shepperton Court of Petty Sessions on February 15 charged with being an alien of Italian nationality and changing his abode from Nathalia to Shepperton without notifying the alien registration officer. He was also charged with failing within seven days after ac-
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Vincenzo Dimarin
Shepperton
Nathalia
Rose Planting Time From Garden Notes Hints and Suggestions
J W Robinson of the Ormond Plant Farm outlines rose planting timing and methods for bed borders and fences. He argues against south or east sun faces for climbers, favors west or north exposure, discusses bush versus standard roses, pruning, root trimming, soil amendments, and selecting a dozen top varieties for best results. He notes that pruning should occur at planting and promises next week’s column on preferred varieties.
The Kitchen Garden Notes on February garden work
The article advises minimal tasks this month, focusing on planning for yield as soil is broken up to loosen roots and improve future growth. It emphasizes preparation over immediate planting and highlights soil management for better returns.
The Ibis the Farmer's Friend at Goulburn Valley meeting
An agricultural speech by P Crosbie Morrison highlights birds as pest destroyers. The Ibis is praised for feasting on grasshoppers take-all grubs and other vermin, while smaller birds aid in rodent control. Loss of nesting sites and land clearing threaten bird populations, and farmers are urged to preserve natural bush. The article also covers soil liming strawberry cultivation drainage and bed preparation with detailed planting guidance.
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Goulburn Valley Agricultural Societies’ Association
Euroa
P. Crosbie Morrison
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Morrison
Victoria
Australia
Wilson
You Must Tell Them to Sell Them
A fragmented line prompts readers to sell goods stored on shelves and in stock rooms. The garbled text suggests a sales or inventory directive aimed at sellers. No clear place, date, or identifiable entities are present.
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National Trustees Executors & Agency Coy
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Ueen St. Melbourne
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Ingramise
J. Ingram
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London
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Black Tulip” Beauty Salon
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