Manly Described as Ideal Winter Health Resort
Dr Richard Arthur argues Manly offers superior wintering for invalids due to higher mean temperatures in May to August, a stable climate with small daily temperature swings, protection from prevailing winds, sea air free from irritants, and ample recreation for elderly and mentally low individuals. He notes other coast towns lack Manly’s appeal and warns of dullness elsewhere.
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Richard Arthur
Loa
Manly
Manly Is
Australia
Quicker cheaper safer pruning burner described for orchards
Agricultural notes explain a simple homemade pruning burner using a square iron tank placed in a wheeled frame. The device, costing little, quickly destroys prunings on site, reducing disease spread and avoiding transport. Burnings best done after sunrise to ease cold hands and maintain steady work.
Rabbit Destruction Practices From Practical Experience
An article by the Matec rabbit inspector argues fur harvesting and land management to combat rabbit infestations. It discusses breeding, natural enemies, foxes goannas eagles hawks and crows, and outlines harbor restoration digging and ploughing as methods to destroy warrens and prevent spread across farms. It notes owner indifference and calls for bold action to reclaim infested lands.
Water purification on the farm and lime treatment
An article from a Department of Agriculture chemist surveys water purification methods for farm use. It explains lime addition to soften hard water, Permutit to remove carbonate hardness and metals, and the use of bleaching powder chloride of lime to disinfect unfiltered water. It notes odor and taste issues from chlorine and suggests aeration or hypo as remedies.
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Department of Agriculture
Water purification methods and chemical agents in use
The article outlines how bleaching powder and hypochlorite solutions are used to sterilize water with minimal chlorine needs. It notes cost estimates around one penny per thousand gallons and explains the roles of bleaching powder, bisulphite, and organic matter removal. It covers permanganate as an oxidizing coagulant, color changes during treatment, and historical wartime use with mixtures including permanganate, ammonium sulphate, and clay. It also mentions copper sulfate for algae control in stagnant water and hints at a follow up on clearing discolored waters.
The Garden: Larkspur Varieties In Colorful Bloom Range
The article extols the Emperor Larkspur and other branching types with tall, six inch spikes and varied color in white, pink, rose, brick, lilac, violet and blues. It notes dwarf Pocket Larkspur as a single spike plant with feathered foliage. It also advises sowing seeds of pansy stocks carnation amaryllis candytuft double daisy antirrhinum lupins salpiglossis sweet pea gaillardia calliopsis to ensure abundant spring and summer blooms.
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Europe
Giant Recce Onion Variety Promoted for Yearround Growth
An OCR fragment describes Giant Recce onion as a long standing favorite in California, noting buff to chamois yellow exterior, light green foliage, 5 inch diameter and 3 to 4 inch thickness when well grown. It classed as medium early with good keeping. Flesh is crisp and mild, fostering lasting popularity. Market gardeners are advised to sow Early Golden Blade Forty Crown Spanish and Brown Spanish onions, while private growers should sow Giant White Tripoli or Giant Rover seeds.
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Tripoli
Wool gains relief as imperial government buys growing clip
The Imperial Government will acquire the Australian wool clip at a uniform price of 154d per pound extending through the war and one year after. The move seeks to stabilise finance and consumer prices, with early reports praising the security it provides to woolgrowers and financial institutions. Rabbit skins and sheepskins show varied firming, hides and tallow mixed, while buyer enthusiasm grows on renewed wool purchase.
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Schute, Bell and Co. Ltd
Australia
Sydney ‘*Morning Herald
Commonwealth
Imraver
Siperton
Sydney
Maereet Reports Wool Trade Adjustments in 1918
John Bridge and Co reports June 15 1918 details on Australian wool nationalization for war currency. Shares profits from wool sales to Imperial Government and growers, rabbit skins shipments, freight shortages and heavy buyer stocks. Wool prices fall on better grades and lower grades. tallow cask shipments, local soap and candle makers bid strong.
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Maereet
John Bridge and Co., Ltd
Foxes Too Plentiful in Forbes District Says Inspector
In the Forbes district the fox population is high as stock inspector W. G. Dowling notes foxes do not usually attack lambs while mice and quail are plentiful. He warns that as seed and quail decline foxes may target young lambs and poultry, prompting fox-hunting efforts.
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Forbes
W. G. Dowling
Advocate
How to Hunt Foxes With Poison Baits In Hilly Regions
A colonial-era instruction describes poisoning foxes using melted tallow and strychnine mixed in vinegar. It outlines bait preparation, scent masking, and setting them along rabbit trails with roasted carcasses to lure foxes, stressing careful handling to avoid human scent and to prevent harming non targets.
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Destoy
Jemalong
Forbes
Strell
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