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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1908

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Butter Down Again. Sydney. Saturday, Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 7 December 1908 · page 2

In view of the set back in the London butter market and increased production in N S W., it has been decided to reduce the wholesale rates in…

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Harwood Farmers' Union

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 December 1908 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the above "was held in the Water Brigade Hall, Harwood, on Tuesday night The president, Mr. J.P. Mlaher,…

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Mysterious Cattle Disease

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 11 December 1908 · page 2

A number of young cattle, the property of Mr. Nelson, at Dunoon, have, says the Lismore "Star," died very mysteriously. They were…

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Farm and Dairy. Salt for Cows

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 11 December 1908 · page 7

Some experiments conducted by Professor Babcock—the inventor of the milk lester—regarding the giving and withholding of salt to cows are of…

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Farmyard Manures

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 11 December 1908 · page 7

A ton of average mixed farm manure, as taken from open yards, may be expected to contain 9 pounds of nitrogen, 10 pounds of potash, and 3 or 4 of…

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Butter Conference

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 12 December 1908 · page 6

A conference of Co-operative Butter Companies, called by the Farmers' Co-operative Distributing Company of Queensland, Limited, was held on Saturday in…

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Silo for the Dairy Farmer

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 12 December 1908 · page 5

Major Onslow Thompson related Camden Park experiences on silo construction, onsilage making, etc., at the rcent annual reunion of members of the Camden A. H…

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Farmers' Unions

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 12 December 1908 · page 11

The monthly meeting of the Harwood branch of the Farmers' Union, was held on Tuesday, and was well attended. Mr. J. P. Maher (President) occupied the chair…

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Farm, Field & Dairy the Dairy Cow

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 December 1908 · page 3

A dairy cow should have a large well- formed [?] with fair-sized, well-placed teats. She should nave broad hips and high his sones, with…

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Useless Farm Appliances

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 17 December 1908 · page 3

Journeying among farmers one is constantly impressed by the multitude of things preserved that have survived their usefulness. There are…

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Farm and Dairy. Feeding Dairy Cows

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 18 December 1908 · page 7

Dairy cows have for centuries been bred and trained for large consumption and assimilation of feed. They are relatively larger feeders and producers…

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Farm Hands for Dairy Farmers

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 18 December 1908 · page 7

Dr. Arthur, M.L.A, the President of the Immigration League of Australasia has received the following letter from Mr. James Leadbeater of Rous,…

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Dairy Jottings

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 December 1908 · page 2

One source is impurity of milk and cream is damp, poorly ventilated cellars and milk rooms. The dairy cow should have plenty of…

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Dairyville P. O.

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 December 1908 · page 6

From the Postmaster-General's Department Sydney, 9th December. "Sir--With reference to your, communication of the 13th October last and…

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Farm and Dairy. Selecting Cows

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 25 December 1908 · page 7

A dairy cow should have a large well-formed udder, with fair-sized, well-placed teats. She should have bread hips and high hip bones, with a high…

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A Government Butter Factory

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 26 December 1908 · page 4

The South Australian Government conducts a butter factory as one means of educating producers to better methods, and also to secure thom better returns. This…

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