Farm and Field. Wheat and History.
The piece traces early Australian farming origins with Philly Schaffer and other pioneers on New South Wales soil. It notes the first farm at Farm Cove and Rose Hill, mentions early wages for clearing land, and recalls ragwort control trials and the futility of some methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Sydney Mail
Philip Schafer
Philly
Arthur Pillip
Philip Gidley Whaas
Philp Schaffer
Nwotond
Norfolk Island
Philly Schaller
Merv
Jeremy Bontivan
New Holland
Ingie
Je Anny Teatham
Virginia
Schaffer
New South Wales
Walter Raleigh
Jean Nievet
Colony
Farm Cove
Garden Island
Ruse
Rose Hill
Parkimatts
Use Hill
Rous Hill
Jere
High Prices for Hunters in England at Lincoln Fair
British agricultural papers report short hunter supplies at Lincoln Horse Fair. Prices rose as fewer horses appeared. Irish dealers with hunting and harness horses note prices better than in years. First class hunters and carriage horses reached 100 to 190 ens., some up to 2s. The fair also featured a large cart horse show with trade steady. Mixing manures warns against mixing sulphate of ammonia with lime-rich manures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Lincoln
Agricultural mixtures and their cautions with manures
The article discusses chemical reactions when mixing fertilizers such as sulphate of ammonia with superphosphate and dissolved bones. It warns against combining nitrate of soda with super phosphate or dissolved bones treated with phosphoric acid, as nitrogen is lost and the mixture becomes sticky. It advises sowing manure promptly to avoid stickiness and sowing difficulty.
Mirage Rescue Report Describes Distant Ghostly Seen Vessel
An Atlantic mirage near Brescuu was observed by the Suchren crew as a phantom ship visible on the horizon and later confirmed when a real vessel appeared. The event included a red glowing hull, sails full of men, and a boat boarding and unloading a figure before vanishing with daylight. A second ship surfaced next morning with an English ensign, adding mystery to the spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brescuu
Mili
Atlantic
Suchren
New York
Siege
Japan
Sachren
In & Mirror
Parque Sem
Miracy
Champagne Charlie Death of the Amthor
The death of Alfred Lee, composer of Champagne Charlie announced April 23. The popular comic song first heard in 1860s by George Leybourne made him famous though Lee died in poverty. The piece profited pubs and caused nostalgia despite changing times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Lee
George Leybourne
Champagne Charlie
Mr Lee
Express
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Macquarie Place
Sydney
Fortescue
The
King of Pollard Distributors
Lledigo and
Barnawartha (Vic
Commonwealth
Bosker
Fortescue & Sons
Stiches
Lyosey
James Fay
McDonald & Co
Sussex Street
Sworey
Lele
King of
Australasia
Little Wonder
Henry
Koerasts
Langley
Sxin
C. Koerstz Abattoirs
Pyrmon
Bote Olit Wans
Catalogo
Acience
W. Gluyas
Daisy
H Burgon Sheep-Shearing Machine CO
Hamilton Street
Collins Street
Melbourne
Farm and Field
Batlie
Hitcham
New Zealand
Jhle
Biddle
Boddle
Journal of Agriculture
Thomas Phos
Mirage
Charlie
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