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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1925
Page
4
A New Zone and Journal of Agriculture correspondent outlines making concrete posts by trenching in old pasture, lining the trench, placing wire reinforcements, and curing with straw. It notes concrete posts resist termites and rot, may be costly but durable, and compares to wooden posts and gates with fewer cracks and no regular painting.
The article outlines key provisions of the Applarise Act, requiring all beekeepers to register, with no annual fee, and limits on hive types. It mandates notification to the Department of Agriculture for relocations or deaths, bans box hives, and imposes a £20 penalty for noncompliance. Both hobbyists and large commercial operators are subject to the act.
Dr Taylor Smith, once Bishop of Sierra Leone, kept a chimpanzee that aided at meals and courtroom table alike. The ape imitated reading, handled the bishop's ring, and even took a seat on his toe. A cage dispute led to a dramatic scuffle before quiet return to obedience. The bishop planned to bring the pet aboard but delayed departure due to timing.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses remedies for stomach discomfort including Magnesia and various personal notes. The readable portions show a dialogue about relief methods and patient remarks, with references to products and remedies.
A fragmented historical notice describes dramatic and unsafe veterinary cures for cattle. It details chemical ammonia applications to cattle jaws, tied mouths, daily rubbing, and risky procedures likely to injure animals. Additional lines mention bee stings and general cautions to treat ailments, emphasizing old farming practices and unsafe remedies.
Fragmentary OCR note references Sanders and Sons Eucalypti Eatract a claimed remedy for ailments, with mentions of Toneng and soil issues, a termite court in Victoria, and alleged healing substances. The text is garbled and unusable for specific facts or outcomes.
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