The Farmer's Wife
FARMER HAYSERD talked to a friend Of the ways of country life; And he said nine tenths of success Depends on a farmer's wife…
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Farming & the land, 1887
81 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 3 of 5
Red-water in Cattle
A very warm discussion took place at the adjourned quarterly meeting of the Dapto A. and H. Society, on Wednesday evening last. Mr. W. S. Thompson maintained "That the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Farmer on "Agriculture"
The basest fraud on earth is agriculture. The deadliest ignis fatuus that over glittered to beguile, and dazzled to betray, is agriculture. I speak with feeling on this subject, for I've been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Butter Factory, Mittagong
THE Fresh Food and Ice Company are trying a new invention for taking the water out of butter (says the Southern Mail). It has been found that the dryer…
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THE, basest fraud on earth is agriculture. The deadliest IGNIS FATUUS that ever glittered to beguile, and dazzled to betray, is agriculture. I speak with feeling on this…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Original Correspondence. Town Farmers on Protection. (To the Editor of the Illawarra Mercury.)
SIR,—Your esteemed correspondent Mr. J. G. Plunkett, in your Thursday's issue, [?] from Sydney, and is apparently one of those town farmers, who do all their farming in a flower-pot…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Kiama Pioneer Dairy Company. Half Yearly Report for the Six Months Ending June 30, 1887. to the Shareholders and Suppliers of the Above Company
GENTLEMEN.—In presenting the report for the past six months your directors are highly pleased to congratulate you upon the success which has attended the working of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The "Unemployed" and Farming
In an article in the Herald on the "Unemployed from farmer's point of view," " Pubulus" says those who know little of the country, or are interested in mis-stating facts, often malign the…
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THE farmers of the agricultural districts near Brisbane intend to follow the example set by some of the farmers of this colony in the way of…
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An important mooting of residents and representatives of the South Coast districts of this colony was held at the office of the South Coast and West Camden Produce Company…
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AN important meeting of residents and representative of the South Coast districts of this colony was held at the office of the South Coastand West Camden Produce…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The South Coast Farmers
A DEPUTATION representing the agricultural societies of the South Coast waited upon the Premier on Wednesday morning for the purpose of urging upon his attention the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →CORRESPONDENCE. Surplus Butter. to the Editor of the Kiama Independent
SIR,—Judging from present appearances there is every likelihood of their being more butter produced during the coming season than can be consumed in this colony, and…
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It is the most natural thing in the world that in the present state of the market for dairy produce, the factory system should be growing more and more in favour with our farmers…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Albion Park Dairy Company
The half-yearly meeting of the above company was held at the Carrington Hall, Albion Park, on the 21st instant, at which there was a good attendance of shareholders, and the proceedings…
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THE half-yearly meeting of the above company was held at the Carrington Hall, Albion Park, on the 21st instant, at which there was a good attendance of shareholders,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Butter Company. (To the Editor of the Iawarra Mercury.)
SIR,—I was not a little surprised that a man like Mr. W. Osborne, who has taken such an interest in the affairs of the district, should have written the letter he did in your issue of the 8th…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Ancient Wheat
Remains of wheat seeds are found in the ruins of the houses of the lake dwellers. The Chinese have records of its culture as early as 2,700 B.C. Compared with wheat,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Selecting a Dairy Cow
In selecting a dairy cow, the most important point is a good constitution, indicated by large lungs, stomach, and digestive capacity. She should come from a good milking…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Farm Notes. Farmers and Their Poultry
Farmers don't pay as much attention to their hen-houses and the manurial product as its real importance demands…
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