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Central Coast · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1936

41 stories in Central Coast's papers · page 2 of 3

Cattle Beware! Impounding Officer Sought

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 11

Strawberry, and other animals that roam the highways and by-ways of Erina Shire, will need to watch their steps in future, as the…

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For The Dairy Farmer Superphosphate Not Germicide

Man on the Land · Tuesday 20 October 1936 · page 7

Some time ago reports were published that the use of superphosphate on the floors of cow bails resulted in the destruction of disease germs, notably…

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Recipes for the Farm Table Curried Celery

Man on the Land · Tuesday 20 October 1936 · page 7

This makes a delicious dish. Use two heads of celery. For the sauce: One ounce of butter, one small chopped onion and apple, two teaspoonful of…

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Recipes for the Farm Table Icing Lamingtons

Man on the Land · Tuesday 27 October 1936 · page 7

In a recipe for lamington cakes "Avis G." says: "Spread icing on cakes with knife dipped in hot water" (W.M. 2/11/26). That is a slow and…

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Bean Crop Competition Details of Tumbi Uumbi Event

Man on the Land · Tuesday 27 October 1936 · page 7

Through the courtesy of Mr. A. C. Orman, agricultural instructor, we are able to publish the following interesting article reviewing the bean crop…

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Somersby Growers In Court Case of Farmer versus Orchardist

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 October 1936 · page 9

Scene: Gosford Police Court. In one corner, George James Turner, Somersby, orchardist, 59 years, of age, and weighing 14 stone…

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For The Dairy Farmer When Rearing Calves

Man on the Land · Tuesday 3 November 1936 · page 2

In rearing of calves it is important that they be fed separately, points out a departmental pamphlet. Feeding in tubs or troughs…

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Recipes for the Farm Table

Man on the Land · Tuesday 3 November 1936 · page 6

A sweet for the children: Have a pint of boiling fruit juice of any kind. Blend an ounce of arrowroot with a spoonful or two of…

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Recipes for the Farm Table Potato Salad

Man on the Land · Tuesday 10 November 1936 · page 7

Hot mashed potatoes, 1/2 teaspoonful of olive oil, or a good teaspoonful of butter if preferred, 1 egg, well beaten, 1/4 teaspoonful mustard,…

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Bean Crops Suffer in Avoca Beach Area

Man on the Land · Tuesday 10 November 1936 · page 7

Bean crops in the Avoca Beach area are still suffering from the effects of dry weather and the ravages of the fly. Only 139 points of…

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Net Fishing Act Operates on Monday Fisheries and Oyster Farms Act, 1935

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 12 November 1936 · page 13

The Chief Secretary, Mr. Chaffey, announces that a proclamation issued fixes the date of commencement of. the Fisheries and Oyster…

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For the Dairy Farmer Conservation of Fodder

Man on the Land · Tuesday 17 November 1936 · page 6

The dairy farmer who at the present time has ample supplies of stored fodder is the envy of his less thrifty neighbors, as the coastal…

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Recipes for the Farm Table Almond Sauce

Man on the Land · Tuesday 17 November 1936 · page 7

In a basin cut up a quarter of a pound of butter, add two ounces of castor sugar and half an ounce of bitter almonds which have been…

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Light Rain 39 Points in Town May Help Bean Crop

Man on the Land · Tuesday 17 November 1936 · page 4

Thunderstorms on Sunday caused brief but heavy falls in Gosford, 39 points being recorded. The rain extended to many parts of the…

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Dairy Farming Rations for Dairy Cows Balanced, Palatable, Economical

Man on the Land · Tuesday 24 November 1936 · page 6

Rations for dairy cows must not only be "balanced" (contain the elements of nutrition in desirable proportions), but they must be…

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Unregistered Dairy

Man on the Land · Tuesday 24 November 1936 · page 3

Malcolm McNeill, of Ourimbah Creek, was fined 5/- with £2/19/9 costs, and 10/- court costs, at the Gosford Police Court on Friday when…

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Poultry Notes Soaked Wheat Feeding Experiments

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

In view of the widespread interest which is being taken in the question of soaked wheat feeding and the numerous inquiries received as to…

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The Farm Home Milk Need Not Be Wasted To Make Sour Milk Cheese

Man on the Land · Tuesday 8 December 1936 · page 2

The housewife often finds that milk goes sour, but it need not be wasted, for it can be utilised in the making of sour-milk cheese. If it…

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Feeding Farm Horse Sound Teeth Important

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

For perfect mastication the teeth of the farm horse must be in good order. Frequently in young animals mastication is imperfectly…

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Recipes for the Farm Table Baked Pancake

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

Cream 1oz butter and 2 tablespoonsful of castor sugar together. Add 2 tablespoonsful flour, 1 well beaten egg and 2 tablespoonsful of…

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