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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1926

23 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 1 of 2

Ebenezer Pioneers of the Hawkesbury Andrew Johnston (I.) of "New Berwick" Farm, Portland Head, Hawkesbury River. Architect, Farmer, and Orchardist PART I.

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 1

When the Scottish poet, Thomas Campbell, happened to be in London (at Deptford, on the Thames) in the early part of the year 1802, he witnessed the departure of the Free…

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Rescuing Straying Stock Wilberforce Farmer Fined Colo Shire's Warning

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 12

A case which was heard at Windsor Police Court On Monday should act as a warning to ratepayers who try to obstruct a Council's officer in the execution of his duty…

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A Pastoral Pioneer

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 14

On February 2nd, 1926, there died at his residence, Kamilaroi, Prior-avenue, Cremorne, Sydney, in the person of Mr. James George Dight, the last descendant of the…

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Dairy Bacteria And Their Importance to the Dairy Industry

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 3

Although, the organisms found, in milk are derived from various sources (writes J. R. Corry in the "Rhodesia Agricultural Journal") they do riot exhibit much variation as…

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H. D. A. A. Show Accounts Passed Some Caustic Remarks About Cattle Judge

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 5

A meeting of the Council of the Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association was held on Friday afternoon last, when there were present:—Major Charley…

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Winter School for Farmers

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 14 May 1926 · page 2

The Department of Agriculture announces that arrangements are being made to conduct the usual Winter School for farmers, at the Hawkesbury Agricultural College…

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Labor on Dairy Farms Conditions and Wages

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 7

"We are not at all concerned at the statements," said Mr.P.Grant, president of the Primary Producers' Union, on Friday, in referring to the resolution adopted by the…

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Winter Schools Courses for Farmers at Hawkesbury College

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 6

The winter schools for farmers and poultry farmers at Hawkesbury Agricultural College this year will extend from June 29 to July 23. The prospectus is now…

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"Alnwick Farm" Hawkesbury Davisons Golden Wedding

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 25 June 1926 · page 6

SCHOLES—DAVISON.—June 19, 1876, at St. Stephen's Church, Newtown, Sydney, by the Rev. Robert Taylor, Oswald, second son of Richard and Mary Scholes, Double…

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Golden Crops Hawkesbury Citrus Fruit Harvest Begins

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 7

THE citrus growers of the Hawkesbury district are beginning to harvest the golden fruit. One of the oldest and best known citrus districts, the Hawkesbury, has…

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Poultry Conferemce Farmers' Day Out. 600 at Hawkesbury College

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 2 July 1926 · page 12

IDEAL outdoor conditions were a big factor in the general success of the poultry-farmers annual visit to Hawkesbury Agricultural College on Saturday for the…

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Co-operative Marketing of Farm Products Limitations of Government Activity

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 30 July 1926 · page 2

Agricultural co-operation is extension of mutual helpfulness and an economic expression of group life in farming as well as a natural development of…

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State-wide Conference Agricultural Bureaux Meet Big Gathering at H.a. College the Premier and the Farmer

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 7

THE knotty problems of the rural development of New South Wales were again revived by the State Conference of the Agricultural Bureau…

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"Queer Courtship On a Richmond Farm"—Counsel for Plaintiff. Cause Celebre! Alleged Breach of Promise £5,000 Suit Against Windsor Alderman "A Most Extraordinary Case," Says Counsel

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 September 1926 · page 1

"EVERY time he visited the farmhouse he was on affectionate teams with the plaintiff. He always asked fop 'Kate, and used to put his arms around her and sqeeze and kiss her." —Counsel for Plaintiff…

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Still Progressing Hawkesbury Dairy and Ice Company Outspoken Criticism at Annual Meeting

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 September 1926 · page 15

THE sound position of the Hawkesbury Dairy and Ice Company, Ltd., as it starts off upon the fourth year of its career, is a matter of great satisfaction to all concerned, and a matter of congratulations for those who have guided the destinies of the company since its inception three years ago…

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Scheyville Training Farm Move To Abolish It Maraylya Progress Association Hits Out

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 1

Maraylya Progress Association made a bold attempt at the quarterly conference of the Federation of Progress Associations at the Hawkesbury College on the 11th instant, to secure the passage of a motion recommending the abolition of the Scheyville Training Farm…

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Farm Labor (To the Editor)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 14

Sir.-The recent State award issued covering farm labor provides food for very serious consideration by all employers of labor who depend on agricultural pursuits. A…

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Farm Produce Agents' Act Case of W. Yan Geen and Co. Reply by the Minister

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 22 October 1926 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly last week Mr. R. B. Walker, M.L.A., asked the Premier if he would inform the House why the coming into force of the Farm Produce…

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Farm Labor (To the Editor)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 29 October 1926 · page 7

Sir.—I noticed in your issue of October 15, under the above heading a letter signed by Cr. A. C. Anderson. In this letter he is much perturbed concerning…

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Farm Labor Is Mulhall Muddled

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 5 November 1926 · page 9

A.S.M. finds Ford's secret of success in the abolition of the middle man. This would astonish Henry, who, in his two remarkable books, does not mention it. For…

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