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Central Coast · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1936

41 stories in Central Coast's papers · page 1 of 3

Measuring Butter

Man on the Land · Tuesday 4 August 1936 · page 2

Half a cupful of butter is occasionally given in recipes. The quickest way to measure butter is to fill the cup half-fuld of water, and then to…

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Poultry Notes Value of Soaked Wheat Experiments To Determine

Man on the Land · Tuesday 4 August 1936 · page 2

One of the main topics of interest in the poultry industry at present time is the soaked wheat spstem of feeding, and large, numbers of poultry…

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Pruning Garden Shrubs Hints for Farm Home

Man on the Land · Tuesday 4 August 1936 · page 6

Pruning is one of the most important factors in the successful cultivation of shrubs, but the operation requires expert knowledge in its…

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Butter Sponge

Man on the Land · Tuesday 11 August 1936 · page 2

Quarter lb butter, 6oz sugar, 2 eggs, half cup milk, 7oz self raising flour (or 7oz plain flour, 1 teaspoonful of cream of tartar, 1/2 teaspoonful soda)…

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Recipes for the Farm Table Lemon Cheese

Man on the Land · Tuesday 11 August 1936 · page 2

Two eggs, 2oz butter, 1/2 cup sugar, juice and rind of one lemon. Beat all Up together until thick. Don't let boil…

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For the Dairy Farmer Cleansing Dairy Utensils Importance of Sterilisation

Man on the Land · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 7

The great majority of the defects of dairy produce arise from lack of cleanliness, points out a departmental pamphlet on the effect of the action of…

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Recipes for the Farm Table Delicious Pudding

Man on the Land · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 2

One tablespoon butter, yolks of two eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon "flour, 1 cup milk, grated rind and juice of large lemon. Cream butter and sugar…

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Recipes for the Farm Table Orange Cake

Man on the Land · Tuesday 25 August 1936 · page 2

Four ounces butter, 7oz sugar, 7oz self raising flour, 1oz cornflour, 3 eggs, juice and rind of 1 lge. orange, and lastly 1 tablespoon of boiling water…

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For the Dairy Farmer Subdivision of Paddocks Essential for Effective Pastures

Man on the Land · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 7

Controlled grazing is essential if the best use is to be made of pastures. Discussing at the recent State conference of the Agricultural Bureau the…

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Recipes for the Farm Table Spanish Eggs

Man on the Land · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 2

Ingredients: 3 eggs, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tin tomato soup, pepper. Beat eggs thoroughly and add soup, undiluted. Scramble in melted butter…

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Farm Water How to Clarify It

Man on the Land · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 7

How to clarify muddy water and prevent the growth of algae (minute forms of vegetable life) in the farm water supply, are subjects of common…

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Wide Farming Experience Of Shire Administrator

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 10

Chatting with Mr. B. C. Hughes,' Erina Shire Administrator, the Editor was surprised to find that he has a practical knowledge of both farming…

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For the Dairy Farmer Calf Rearing Weaning & Hand Feeding

Man on the Land · Tuesday 8 September 1936 · page 6

This is the first article on Calf Reading, written for the Dept. of Agriculture, by an expert headmaster…

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Recipes for the Farm Table Celery Toast

Man on the Land · Tuesday 8 September 1936 · page 7

Cook a cupful of diced celery in half a cupful milk, and sufficient water to cover. When cooked, strain, add loz. butter, half cupful grated cheese,…

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For the Dairy Farmer Calf Rearing Methods of Feeding Feeding Whey to Calves

Man on the Land · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 6

Where dairy farmers have to supply milk to the cheese factory the question of feeding whey to calves arises. Calyes do well on whey and soon grow to…

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Recipes for the Farm Table Tomato Sausage

Man on the Land · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 2

Two large tomatoes, 1 medium-sized onion, 2 cups soft white breadcrumbs, 1lb. beefsteak, 1/2lb fat bacon 1 desertspoonful parsley, 2 eggs, 1…

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Citrus Crop Conditions

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 8

Following are extracts from the review of citrus crop conditions at the end of August, from reports to the Director of Marketing:…

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Recipes for the Farm Table Belgian Tea Cake

Man on the Land · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 7

Half cup sugar, 1/2 1b butter, 1 egg, 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder. Mix flour, sugar, and baking powder, then rub in butter. Mix into stiff…

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Farm Home Watch Wood Borers Measures for Control

Man on the Land · Tuesday 6 October 1936 · page 2

Two species of wood borers, the powder-dust beetle, and the furniture beetle, may attack seasoned timber used either for buildings or for…

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Recipes for the Farm Table Cinnamon Biscuits

Man on the Land · Tuesday 13 October 1936 · page 2

Quarter lb butter, half lb plain flour, quarter lb brown sugar, 1oz almonds, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 egg, 1 dessertspoon cinnamon. Cream…

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