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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1903

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Crookwell Butter Factory

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 10 February 1903 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the Crookwell Butter Factory Co., Ltd. was held at the Company's office on Friday, 31st ultimo. A large number of shareholders were…

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Seed Wheat Distribution

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 10 February 1903 · page 4

The Minister for Mines and Agriculture , Mr. Kidd, and Mr. Hayes, the honorary member of the Government, who have been entrusted by the Cabinet with the task of distributing the 200,000…

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CORRESPONDENCE. We do not necessarily endorse opinions expressed by Correspondents. Seed Wheat Application Forms. (To the Editor of the Young Chronicle.)

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 11 February 1903 · page 3

Sir,--In your correspondence columns of last issue a correspondent signing himself " An Elector " passes certain strictures upon our member, Mr. Burgess, on account…

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Seed Wheat for Farmers

Yass Evening Tribune · Thursday 12 February 1903 · page 2

It seems that over a thousand applications [?] for seed wheat have been received by the Government, and they are now coming in at the rate of about 100 a…

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Seed Wheat for Farmers

Goulburn Herald · Friday 13 February 1903 · page 2

OVER a thousand applications for seed wheat have been received by tile government, and they are coming in at the rate of about 100 a day. Mr. Hayes, who with Mr. Kidd. is in…

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Seed Wheat For Farmer

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 2

IT seems that over a thousand applications for seed wheat have been received by the Government, and they are now coming in at the rate of about 100 a day. All the wheat which is being…

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Coarse v. Fine Salt for Butter

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 6
Also in Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate

The weight of butter before and after salting and working, Mr. F. W. Woll, of the Wisconsin experimental station, writes, has been a subject of considerable discussion and…

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The Seed Wheat Trouble. the Premier's Statement

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 3

At a time when the proposed distribution of seed wheat by the Government is of highest importance to our distressed farmers, the following reply by the Premier…

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Seed Wheat Distribution

Goulburn Herald · Monday 16 February 1903 · page 3

THE minister for mines and agriculture, Mr. Kidd, referring to complaints made in the Wagga district on the subject of the distribution of seed wheat, said there was no…

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Seed Wheat. Tests with Large and Small Grains

Goulburn Herald · Monday 16 February 1903 · page 4

IN the current issue of the Agricultural Gazette Dr. R. A. Cobb gives some valuable information regarding tests as to the relative fodder value and seed value of large,…

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Seed Wheat Distribution

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 18 February 1903 · page 3

IT is explained that the applications for used wheat which are reaming in reaidly, will be considered and the applicants advised, within [?] days from date of their receipt. Applications…

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The Wool Market

Yass Evening Tribune · Thursday 19 February 1903 · page 2

On Monday the fortnightly series of Sydney wool sales began in Sydney, and have been continued through the week, fair catalogues being brought forward…

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Crookwell Butter Factory

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 2

AT the monthly meeting of the Crookwell Butter Factory the following officers: were elected :--Chairman. Mr. W. Bensley, J.P.; secretory, Mr, S…

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Wool Report

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 2

MESSES. WINCHCOMBE CARSON & CO. LTD, report;--We held our fortnightly wool sale today and sold about 2000 bales. The market was firm for the better class of wools, but…

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Wool, Grain, & Produce Report

The Burrowa News · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 2

[?] [?] WOOL.—With a good many buyers away attending sales in Melbourne and…

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A Cat Farm. a Novel Scheme That Succeeded

The Burrowa News · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 1

Some times since Miss [?] a young lady, conceived the idea of a cat farm, and from the details given by her it seems that her effort were…

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Alleged Baby Farming

Goulburn Herald · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 4

AMELIA ANDERSON, a married woman, residing at Sandy Bay (Tas.), has been committed for trial on a charge of manslaughter. An inquest was being held on Thursday, 19th…

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Distribution of Seed Wheat. Fodder to Be Supplied

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 21 February 1903 · page 2

MR. Kidd, Minister for Agriculture, explained on Wednesday that very great care was being taken with regard to the quality of the seed wheat that was being distributed…

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A Provident Farmer

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 21 February 1903 · page 4

Armidale, Thursday— In various parts of the Armidale district, farmers are at present engaged in the manufacture of ensilage from corn crops. Mr. R. W. Nicholas, who works an extensive dairy…

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