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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1891

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A Pastoral Letter

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 24 November 1891 · page 2

The following pastoral letter from the Bishop of Sydney was read on Sunday in the churches of the diocese of Sydney (including the local churches):—"My dear…

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Should Farm Refuse Be Wasted? (Concluded.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 24 November 1891 · page 3

Professor Leibig states that "plants have power of returning to the sod the substances necessary to their existence, and the conclusion to which all the…

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Feeding for Butter Tests

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 November 1891 · page 4

MR. W. J. WEBSTER, owner of the American Jersey cow, Bisson's Belle, which recently eclipsed all previous records by making 1028lb, 15[?]oz. of…

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Feeding for Butter Tests

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 26 November 1891 · page 4

In a paper read before the New York Farmers' Club, Mr. D. F. Appleton stated by what method of treatment he had obtained one of those startling…

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A Pastoral Letter

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 27 November 1891 · page 3

The following pastoral letter from the Bishop, of Sydney was real on Sydney in the Churches of the diocese of Sydney.—"My dear brothern in Christ,—The…

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Dairy Inspector's Report

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 27 November 1891 · page 4

Following is a portion of the Report made by Acting Inspector Long on the dairies in the Jamberoo Municipality, Being of a lengthy description, we…

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Stopping a Shipment of Inferior Butter. Prompt Action by the Victorian Authorities

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 3 December 1891 · page 2

The danger which exists (says the Melbourne Argus) of Victorian butter tailing into disrepute in the old country unless the greatest precautions are taken to prevent…

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Farmers' Co-operation

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 8 December 1891 · page 4

Just now when everything looks satisfactory for the farmer under the influence of the co-operative principle, it is regretted by those interested in the…

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Dairy Inspector's Report

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 8 December 1891 · page 4

The following is a continuation of Acting-Inspector Long's report on the dairies in the Jamberoo municipality :—James Johnson, Jambroo.—Area 102…

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Co-operative Dairy Farms in Denmark

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 10 December 1891 · page 2

It was as early as 1865, shortly after the Danish-German war, that Denmark became overrun with unemployed, principally in Jutland, and how to secure work for the…

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Competition Farms

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 10 December 1891 · page 2

We learn that surprise is felt in the Department of Agriculture at there being only one "mixed" farm entered in the Wollongong end of Illawarra for competition for…

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Dairy Inspector's Report

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 11 December 1891 · page 4

The following is a continuation of Acting-Inspector Long's report on the dairies in the Jamberoo municipality :— Thomas Kievers, "Bob's Flat,"…

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Co-operative Dairy Farms in Denmark. (Translated from a Danish Report by Charles De La Motte.)

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 12 December 1891 · page 4

IT was as early as 1865, shortly after the Danish-German war, that Denmark became overrun with unemployed, principally in Jutland, and…

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Co-operative Dairy Farms in Denmark. the Cow

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 12 December 1891 · page 3

The Danish cattle are larger than the average Jersey, and not quite as symmetrical and handsome in form or appearance. But they are the no means lacking in…

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Butter Factories and Creameries

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 December 1891 · page 4

THE rapid increase which is taking place in the number of butter factories and creameries is naturally giving rise to the fear that "the thing will be…

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Co-operative Dairy Farms in Denmark. (Translated from a Danish Report by Charles De La Motte.) the Cow

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 December 1891 · page 4

THE Danish cattle are larger than the average Jersey, and not quite as symmetrical and handsome in form or appearance. But they are by no…

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Victorian Butter

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 18 December 1891 · page 4

London, Monday Night.—The shipment of Victorian [?]utter per the R.M.S. Oroya was sold to-day. There was an excellent demand, buy prices ranging…

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A New Butter Invention

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 19 December 1891 · page 4

A BUTTER "accumulator" is the latest invention in dairying appliances. This is simply an attachment for the separator invented by Mr. A. Whalin, Stockholm,…

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Splendid Prospects for Australian Butter

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 19 December 1891 · page 2

The cable announces that Mr. Bourke, manager of the Melbourne Fresh Food and Ice Company, who is at present in London, says that the Australian butter makers…

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South Coast and West Camden Co-operative Company. Illawarra Butter in England

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 19 December 1891 · page 2

We are in receipt of the following letter from the manager of the Butter Company: —"Sydney, Wednesday, 16th December, 1891. Sir,—A cablegram, just received…

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