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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1908

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Magnificent Dairying Lands

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 4

The cutting up of the magnificent Ben Lomond lands, on the fertile New England tableland—a district that has never known drought—offers a splendid opportunity…

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The Butter Industry

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 7

In the course of his annual report, the Dairy Expert, Mr. M. A. O'Callaghan, points out that New South Wales is now the only State of significance in the…

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Lads for Farmers

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 3

Mr. Editor.—A number of city hads and young men are coming to me, stating that they are anxious to adopt a country life. Some of them wish to go on to mixed…

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Orara Co-op. Dairy Company, Ltd

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 4

The annual general meeting of the above company took place on Tuesday, in the Federal Hall, Coramba, some 60 shareholders being present. Mr. W. Long, chairman of directors,…

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Farm and Bush Workers' Union

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 4

The organising secretary of the Australian Farm and Bush Workers' Union reported during the week that the membership of the union now stood at ever 3000, and already 22 branches…

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Farmers Burdens

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 11

SYDNEY, Friday,—A deputation from the Farmers and Settlers Association waited on the Premier in regard to several matters…

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Grafion Dairy Co., Ltd

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 3 February 1908 · page 3

The annual meeting of the shareholders in the above company was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday night. There was only a…

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Sale of Diseased Cattle

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 4 February 1908 · page 2

A case of some haportance relating to the sale of diseased cattle came before the Police Magistrate on Wednesday last, in which the refund on the price of a beast sold, and which was…

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The Lot of the Dairyman

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1908 · page 4

According to a statement made by Mr. M. McRac, at a meeting of Illawarra suburban dairymen, convened for the prosaic purpose of…

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Dairying on the Comboyne

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 4 February 1908 · page 4

Dairying on the Comboyne country, which lies between the upper reaches of the Macleay and the Hastings, is destined to ottain very…

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Copmanhurst Dairy Company

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 4 February 1908 · page 5

The second annual meeting was held in the School of Arts, Companhurst, on Saturday. Mr. K. Matheson, jun., Chairman of the Board of Directors, presided. All…

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The Farm and Dairy. Cooling Farm Separator Cream

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 7 February 1908 · page 7

One of the greatest objections urged against the hand separators (says a writer in the "American Agriculturist") is that the cream gets too sour before…

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Lads for Farmers

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 7 February 1908 · page 3

Sir,—A number of city lads and young men are coming to me, stating that they are anxious to adopt a country life. Some of them wish to…

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Prejudice Against Dairy Experts

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 12

At no time has it been suggested (says the "Herald") that the experts and other officers of the Agricultural Department of New South Wales have not rendered capable service, nor…

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Export Butter Trade. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1908 · page 3

Mr. A. Chapman, Minister for Customs, says he is desirous of avoiding friction regarding the weights and quality of butter, but he is…

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Commercial Matters. Another Rise in Butter. Sydney, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1908 · page 2

Another rise of 4s per cwt. in the price of butter will take place on Monday morning, bringing the price to 116s for superfine…

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Australian Butter in London

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 11 February 1908 · page 8

Never since Australia first, shipped her surplus butter to the home markets has the price been so high as at present. For a month it has been steadtly rising, until the latest cables are to…

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Clarence River Pioneer Dairy Co

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 11 February 1908 · page 3

The thirtieth half-yearly report to be submitted to a meeting of sharcholders on Saturday next states: The quantity of butter manufactured during the six months…

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Farmers' Union

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 11 February 1908 · page 8

There was a large attendance at the Shire Hall, Maclean, on Saturday, when the quarterly meeting of the Council was held. Mr. Garven occupied the chair…

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Warwick Farm Races

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 11 February 1908 · page 5

Farm Stakes, [?]fur.—Lady Renalf, 7st. (Brennan), 1; Cres' O. 9-5 (W. M'Mahon), 2; Settlement, 6-13 (L. Foy), 3. Betting: 3's v. Tristeria and Lady Ruenalf. Won by a [?]ength…

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