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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1906
Page
8
A historical note describes oilstones and grindstones on farms becoming irregularly worn and damaging tool edges. Figures illustrate oval stones from center wear and a worn section. It states stones are often discarded but may be saved by reconditioning with an emery wheel.
The Rev A B Hillard master of St Pauls School says boys read much rubbish but may enjoy masterpieces if they have some reading appetite. He notes a pupil who read Chesterton Decline and Fall of the Rowan Empire for pleasure and argues such readers are a minority. He praises enduring interest in tales of heroism adventure and self sacrifice.
A guide explains when to discard or repair grindstones. It notes cracked stones should be thrown away, boxed storage protects good stones, and methods to restore uneven surfaces by grinding with a file edge. It also describes trough setups for water cooling and powered operation.
Miss Maud Earl, famed dog and horse painter, describes painting pets for the King. Dogs are difficult sitters, brought to her studio or visited at Buckingham Palace, with sessions from ten in the morning to four in the afternoon. The King follows progress and attends sittings.
Beekeepers should harvest honey as clover and gum blooms appear the weather hinders bees earlier. Use methods to fill sections place crates top crates and use bee escapes or remove bees singly. Keep sections upright store safely and work afternoons with a smoker handy. Treat foul brood promptly call an expert, spray mild solutions, destroy bad hives, and wash hands with carbolic or carbolic soap. Replenish water and date and number each swarm for reference.
A playful exchange compares a speaker's speed to exceeding the limit, with Bella praising fastness and Stella nudging toward a modern phrasing about speed. The dialogue preserves a breezy, dated tone.
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