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Newspaper
Saint Arnaud Mercury
Location
Saint Arnaud, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
1
The article argues for careful breeding and culling to improve eggs and herd quality, applying cattle, horse, and poultry selection criteria to poultry. It notes the value of physical signs in hens, training in traps for better flock management, and envisions higher egg records influencing shows, with digressions on fortune and a Melbourne era bank tale.
The article discusses the importance of humus in soil, its mechanical and chemical roles, and its effect on crop yields. It argues that while humus is not a primary food source, its presence aids soil structure and fertilizer efficiency, with emphasis on long term farm profitability through labor, soil improvement, and careful management of inputs. It includes observations on labor value, the soils’ capacity to store nutrients, and strategies for small farms to maximize yields via concentrated manure and fertiliser use.
Mrs E J Western seeks small nursing aid for bedsides and general care at home. Residents of Thane request assistance with light housekeeping and companionship while linked to the community nursing service.
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