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

Farming & the land, 1908

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Pastoral and Agricultural Conditions

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 8

The absence of a general rain is beginning to cause anxiety to many engaged in pastoral pursuits. Riverine, especially, would welcome a…

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Young Pastoral And Agricultural Association

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 2
Also in The Young Chronicle

THE first meeting of the newly elected committee of the Young Pastoral and Agricultural Association was held at the Society’s office, Burrowa Street on Thursday afternoon.. In the absence of…

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Goulburn Agricultural, Pastoral, & Horticultural Society. Annual Show. First Day—thursday

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 3

OFFICIALS.—President, Mr. F. D. Badgery; vice-presidents, Messrs. A. L. Faithful, A. B. Chisholm, W. A. Martin, and F. F. Gibson; hon. treasurer,…

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Farm and Field. Women As Farmers

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 5

At a time when the advent of small holdings is an absorbing topic of conversation (writes the "Mark Lane Express") it is not surprising that lady…

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The Dairy. Care of Milch Cows

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 5

Mr Desmond, a South Australian veterinary surgeon, recently delivered an address on the advantage of taking care of the milking cows…

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Goulburn Show. Yass Sheep Successful

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 17 March 1908 · page 3

The Goulburn annual show was held on Thursday and Friday last, and was very successful. Yass sheep scored well, and in its [?]en[?] on these exhibits the “ Penny…

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Cattle at Goulburn Show. To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 17 March 1908 · page 2

Sir,—Your "Siftings" column of last Saturday's issue is opportune, and it is nearly time that the committee of our Agricultural Society "did" something to improve the cattle section at…

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Dairy for Sale

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 17 March 1908 · page 2

Mr. A. M. Campbell advertises for sale by tender, the goodwill of his dairy, also the full plant, comprising cows in full milk, Melotte seaprator…

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The Wool Sales. London, March 18

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 19 March 1908 · page 2

Compared with the closing prices of the January sales merinos yesterday declined 7½ per cent., and crossbreds 15 per cent…

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Sweet melted Butter Sause

The Burrowa News · Friday 20 March 1908 · page 3

Ingredients —1 oz. butter,, ½ oz flour, ½ pint milk, pinch salt, sugar to taste. Method.—Melt the butter, stir in the…

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Story of a Cattle King. an Old Victorian Horse Breaker

The Burrowa News · Friday 20 March 1908 · page 1

Mr. D. Kingsland, one time horse breaker and driver of Cobb and Co.'s coaches in various parts of Australia, and now a man of vast fortune…

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Farm and Dairy. Original Articles [All Right Reserved.] Keeping Guinea Fowls

The Burrowa News · Friday 20 March 1908 · page 2

Many people consider Guinea fowl almost a necessity on a farm, as they possess many good qualities, as they are such great rangers and do away…

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Bee Farmer’s Ill-luck

The Yass Courier · Friday 20 March 1908 · page 4

Mr. C. Griffin, bee farmer, of Wattle Flat, Bathurst, on Friday night left a large iron tank containing three tons of honey, valued at £75, in the back…

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Coloring in Butter

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 5

An interesting and valuable study and comparison of aniline and anatto butter colors has recently been completed by the Winconsin Agricultural…

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Sheep for Export

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 5

The Hampshire sheep is worthy of greater recognition in the interest of the export lamb trade than it has hitherto met with (writes the "Adelaide…

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Wool Report

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 3

MESSRS. Winthcombe, Carson Co., Ltd., report on 18th March, 1908; as follows :— The London March Sales opened 17th inst. Our London agents cable us that values for…

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The Wool Sales. London, March 19

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 4

At the wool sales yesterday the best parcels of fine crossbreds ruled 5 per cent. lower than January rates…

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Sliding Farm Gate

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 5

A farm gate so constructed that a child can operate it is represented in the accompanying sketch. The gate may be made and desired…

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Farman's Flight. Petroleum the Magician. Winner of the "Daily Mail" Prize

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 3

Claude Johnson, first secretary of the Automobile Club writes in the "Daily Mail" of January 15: -- Every wise parent will instruct his…

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