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

Farming & the land, 1913

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More Money for Australian Farmers

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 27 May 1913 · page 2

It has long been thought that Africa is the only country in the world whore ostriches can be farmed with profit, bat in " Lite " for June, just published, Mr. T…

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Winter School for Farmers

The Yass Courier · Thursday 29 May 1913 · page 5

A reminder may be offered to the necessity for early application for enrollment in connection with the winter school for farmers at Hawkesbury…

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Theory in Farminc

The Burrowa News · Friday 30 May 1913 · page 3

The true theory of farming embraces a knowledge of the cause of things, while true practice consists in a right understanding of the effect of the…

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Selecting Dairy Machinery. Hints for the Prospective Buyer

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 31 May 1913 · page 1

How many farmers are in the unhappy position of having hastily acquired a faulty piece of machinery whether separator, oil engine, or…

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Romney Marsh Sheep

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 5 June 1913 · page 1

Messrs. Osborne Bros., of Bolairo, Curran-dooley, and Willeroo stations, have just purchased from the Palmerstone district of New Zealand 3000 Romney Marsh stud sheep, which…

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Wheat Experiments at Forest Creek

The Burrowa News · Friday 6 June 1913 · page 3

An experimental plot for the purpose of conducting wheat experiments has been established by the Department of Agriculture on the farm of…

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Science and Farming

The Burrowa News · Friday 6 June 1913 · page 4

Science is continually contributing something for the benefit of the farmer. If the farmer would meet the scientist half way, the condition of each would…

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Tetanus in Sheep

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 7 June 1913 · page 2

In his annual report just issued, the South Australian Chief Stock Inspector writes concerning mortality in sheep, and gives advice worthy of…

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Coastal Farmers' Co-operative Society. Ltd

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 7 June 1913 · page 4

The directors' report to be presented at the annual meeting, states:—On the years' operations there is a substantial surplus of £18,063 13/5, which it is proposed to dispose of as…

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The Farmers'candidate'

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 18 June 1913 · page 4

In connection with the ballot for a Farmers and Settlers' candidate to contest the Cootamundra seat at the forthcoming State elections, the…

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Cattle on Railway Line

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 21 June 1913 · page 1

Mr. MacLaurin, instructed by Mr. J. S. Cargill (Solicitor to the Railway Commissioners) appeared for Inspector Thomas Hudson in support of an appeal…

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The New South Wales Farmers and Settlers’ Association. Per favor of Editor “ Yass Courier.” Reprinted from our issue of 7-8-1899

The Yass Courier · Saturday 21 June 1913 · page 2

Sir,—For a considerable length of time I have watched with interest the growth and progress of the abovementioned Association, and noted the…

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Fancy Wool Work

The Burrowa News · Friday 27 June 1913 · page 4

The girl who knits and crochets is generally glad of a new idea for the use of her wool and needles, and the dainty little wrap illustrated…

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Sheep Dogs

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 July 1913 · page 2

The annual sheep dog trials began on Wednesday with the novice trial. Competitors came from different parts of the State, and also from Victoria. The result was the success of two…

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Practical—Agriculture. Original Articles. All Rights Reserved. Making Farm Butter

The Burrowa News · Friday 4 July 1913 · page 4

The following will be found to be the ideal temperatures for butter-making. They are perhaps more interesting than actually useful, because the farmer's…

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Crop Rotation and Bacteria

The Burrowa News · Friday 4 July 1913 · page 4

That a change of crop, as in rotation, is of advantage, may be regarded us all agricultural truism, and the reason is considered to be that crop…

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Sheep Dog Trials

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 July 1913 · page 3

The pick of Australian sheep dogs came into competition on Thursday in the open trial. Entries were received from South Australia, Victoria, and most of the crack stock dog…

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Local and General News. Riverina Wheat Land

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 5 July 1913 · page 2

To meet the ever growing demand for farming blocks, the cutting up of another large Riverina Estate, "Bynye," near Barellan, has been begun, and three…

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Sheep Show and Dog Trials

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 8 July 1913 · page 4

At the sheep show points were allotted for the Sydney Morning Herald's special prize of five guineas for the most successful exhibitor in the farmers' section. This section is limited…

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Municipal Farm Lands

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 9 July 1913 · page 1

The following clipping has been forwarded to us by a subscriber:—"Complaints as to the excessive rating of farm lands within…

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