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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1923
Page
7
An experimental article discusses growing broom millet, detailing planting timing, spacing, and cultivation steps. It covers soil preparation, ploughing, crop rotation, fertilization, and irrigation practices, with emphasis on temperature, moisture, and weed control. It notes the importance of seed sourcing and timing for optimum yield and quality.
The text details seed heads, drying, and handling steps for crop processing, including guarding against weevils with axothaline, and the use of a hand machine for hackling. It discusses storage in bins, supply sourcing, and timing from harvest to shed, with notes on interior seasons and poultry feed demand.
The article describes a traditional method of handling henequen plants. It covers lifting the plants to bring the brush within reach, bending two rows or a two person setup to form a table three feet from ground, and guiding heads to the edge for accessibility. Cutting is done while walking between tables, with six inches trimmed from sheaths. heads are dried in thin layers for 26 to 48 hours depending on weather and maturity.
fragmented OCR passage discusses bale presses, suggesting various types and issues with efficiency and cost. mentions roads in Sanora and price concerns, with references to hay press devices and working bale mechanisms.
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