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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
2
A reflective verse-like piece urges persistence and courage amid hardship. It speaks to comrades facing doubt, the lure of wealth, and the call to continue onward despite obstacles, stressing faith, duty, and steadfast aims.
The article recounts legendary ring clashes from early boxing history. It describes champions like Daniel Mandoxa and John Jackson, detailing brutal rounds, hair grabs, and dramatic defeats. Gully and Molyneux are highlighted for storied battles, crowd fervor, and enduring national pride.
A travel column by W.8 profiles hardship and prospects along the Wellington to Merriwa corridor. The writer notes bad seasons, scarce work, and tentative settlement deals on the Dorrigo and nearby districts, praising or critiquing towns like Gulgong, Mudgee, and Merriwa while detailing roads, mines, and local life amid drought, dust, and rough mud on travel routes.
Article notes field peas as a cheap fodder improving sheep fattening and soil enrichment. It cites a Victorian farmer, Thomas Hollsud, who reports strong lamb growth after rotating peas with rape, yielding higher returns than rain-fed grain. The practice spreads from Mallee to Mornington Peninsula with growing adoption.
Fragmentary notes describe a plan for growing a year on the ona plasg of i with eret permanent ayeeen. It mentions egeitarats with ul wi ng and ewuring ahara, and a direct act in the for ing pa an Jad.
A broad weather note describes an Antarctic disturbance triggering widespread rain and thunderstorms over the Southern States and parts of New South Wales. It records totals over 100 points at many stations, with heaviest falls near Bin karo, Nundle, Warren, and Cxoponbar, mostly light elsewhere. Temperatures ranged from a mild week with a low near 12 degrees at Kinodra and highs around 40s on the North Coast.
Auction notes show varied wool prices from prime merino and lamb to medium and good quality fleeces. Cattle ranges include bullocks, steers, sows, and heifers with forward yardage and per hundredweight figures, highlighting market depth and wide price dispersion.
The article surveys dairy practices stressing clean milking, proper milker health, and milk handling. It notes that butter quality hinges on fermentation, churning timing, and mixing sweet and sour cream, while equipment cleanliness and cattle welfare affect yields and product safety.
A fragmented report discusses managing a mare and foal through the day. It notes tying the colt to a fence is not ideal and suggests separate feeding and training times to keep both healthy. The piece warns against prolonged isolation yet emphasizes providing opportunities for nursing and nourishment.
The article argues rugging dairy cattle conserves body heat, improves feed efficiency, and raises returns. It notes methods like windproof housing and rugging adoption, citing warmer cows with higher production and calmer behavior. It also mentions a London optician promoting eye care services and travel agents.
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