Green Manuring and Soil Enrichment Principles
Green manuring enriches soil by burying a green crop to decompose, releasing carbonic acid and plant nutrients. It improves humus, moisture retention, and structure on sands and clays, with legumes best for nitrogen. Selection depends on timing and climate. warm moisture accelerates decomposition. Miss Jean Shakespeare, Palaces Wellington 81, Dubbo.
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Powers
Jean Shakespeare
Palences Wellington
Dubbo
Grasshopper Swarm May Threaten Next Year’s Hatch
The article notes a potential menace from an army of grasshoppers when they hatch early next year. It claims the current economic outlook for farmers is not bright and improvements are needed for many to continue operating.
Grass Seed Ophthalmia in Sheep and Treatment Notes
Detailed guidance on grass seed eye infections in sheep and prevention. Advises keeping sheep out of long grass when seeds are present, removal of foreign matter from the eye, and daily application of iodine and other preparations. Describes eyelid handling, dosing, and an ointment treatment with yellow oxide of mercury and vaseline, plus caution about potential temporary blindness if untreated.
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Harley Gras
Factors in Soil Fertility and Manuring Limits
The article explains soil fertility depends on more than adding plant food. Humus deficiency weakens drought resistance and microbial activity, especially nitrifying bacteria, while poor soil structure due to lack of vegetable matter and bad tillage hampers benefits from manuring. Restoring soil condition enables manure to work.
Wellington to Sydney Motor Transport Service Ad
Public notice proclaims a Wellington to Sydney motor transport service offering haulage and carrying between the two towns. Emphasizes reliable care in hauling goods and invites general public quotations.
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Wellington
Sydney Motor Transport
Wil Promi
Nese Hy Sy Wim
Keptonie Hopkins Trenaport Service at Kennard Street Wellington
Keptonie Hopkins operates a Trenaport service at Kennard Street in Wellington, offering transportation access to local residents. The venture appears to be a small, community-focused transit option with scheduled stops and neighboring support.
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Keptonie Trenaport Service
Kennard ST
Wellington
Garden notes on summer bedding and flowering plants
The article outlines practical gardening advice for warm months, highlighting on maintaining healthy green foliage, watering during heat, and top plant choices. It lists several flowering cultures including Calliostria, Snapdragons, Zinnias, Petunias, Phlox, Salpiglossis, Gaillardias, Marigolds, Nasturtiums, Portulaca, and Salvia varieties, describing their height, color, and use in borders and foreground displays. It emphasizes watering support, showy potential under rain or irrigation, and mentions varieties like Tom Thumb Beauty, African Marigold, French Marigolds, Salvia Bonfire and Farinaven, and the blue Salvia Sylvin Pater as notable, with notes on growth habits and bloom characteristics.
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Ted
Jae
Dimoutt
Calliousia
Wool Trade Turbulence Hits English Woollens Exports
Trade in woollens and worsted fabrics amid global tensions shows reduced volumes and uncertain demand. From January to September 1928 English woollens shipments fell to 102,681,000 square yards with a similar decline in overall textile exports, while worsted fabrics dropped to 4,000,000 square yards in September. Prices and demand fluctuated as Germany and India remained major buyers, though consumer purchases in England weakened.
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Winehcombe
Carson Trgemort
Eng Land
China
India
Udh
Germay Hae
Australia
Germany
Moe Valen
England
London
Pricing error in last advertizement causes confusion
The notice explains a price mistake in a prior Ubair advertisement. It states Fortales plants were offered in 160 pack for 3/6 and should have 2/ post. The pills are described as odorless and used for stimulating growth in pits baskets and open ground.
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Ubair
P L C Shepherd and Son Ltd Seed Firm Head Office Sydney
Farmers and gardeners note the Head Office of P L C Shepherd and Son Ltd at Parker Street Sydney is listed for seeds and related supplies. The entry provides business identity and location for inquiries.
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Farm and Garden Seeds
Fi Parker St
Sydney
Sydney catalog sale puts December 18 deadline hint
A Sydney catalog sale is set for Monday December 18 with emphasis on moderate profit targets and price advancement. The notice suggests improved demand could lift prices and influence won value, while signaling stability and orderly conduct of the sale in Brisbane.
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Briebane
Finel
Sydney
Mor Tay
Strange Wills Across Empires and Dying Ink Signatures
A report explores unusual wills and the use of fingerprints as signatures in historic cases. It notes instances from the Indian Empire and England where dying individuals had wills tattooed or thumbprints used in lieu of signatures, with authorities validating such attestations under local law.
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Wei
Australis
Enland Seine
Lite
Aidee Maggan
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