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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1892

169 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 9

Visit to South Coast Butter Factories

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 February 1892 · page 2

Messrs J. T. Gosper, W. McGrath, B. Hall and P. Butler, a few weeks ago, paid a visit, in the interests of the newly established Hawkesbury Butter-company to…

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The Export Butter Trade. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 February 1892 · page 2

SIR,—Herewith we append copy of abstract taken from the Christchurch Press, New Zealand, which appeared under date 1st February, 1892, as same may be of…

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Farming on an Extensive Scale. the Bodalla Estate

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 25 February 1892 · page 4

Comprises about 22,000 acres, and is now under the control of the Bodalla Co., Limited, the principal if not sole shareholders in which are members of…

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Dairy Farmers' Association of N.s.w

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1892 · page 3

We have received the following from the Secretary of the above:— The Executive have ordered profits on Shipments of butter to London to be made…

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Dairy Farmers' Association of New South Wales

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 1 March 1892 · page 2

The following circular has been issued by Mr. T. Armstrong, J.P., secretary of the above association:— "The executive have ordered profits on…

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Burnt-out Farmers.—petitioning for Assistance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 4 March 1892 · page 4

Albury, Tuesday.—A monster petition has been prepared in this district for presentation to Parliament asking for assistance for the farmers who were…

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Butter Market. Exportation of Surplus

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 March 1892 · page 2
Also in The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser

The South Coast and West Camden Co-operative Company have just issued the following circular to their constituents:— "Dear Sir,—Exportation of surplus…

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Crop Reports. Invitation to Act As Sub-reporters

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 10 March 1892 · page 3

We are in receipt of the following circular letter from the Director of Agriculture:—"The organization of a monthly crop reporting system, having received the…

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Victorian Farmers and the Stock Tax

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 10 March 1892 · page 2

A conference of farmers and graziers representing every agricultural and pastoral society and shire council in the colony, was held in Melbourne last week, to consider,…

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Bega District Farmers' Co-operative Co

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 2

A meeting of shareholders in this proposed company was held at the School of Arts on Tuesday (says the Bega Gazette). Mr. G. E. Ward presided, announced that…

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Butter Export

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1892 · page 2

The Sydney Mail, referring to the opening of Foley Brothers' new store, says:— "Here we have a private firm spending on building and land about £12,000 to provide…

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A National Prize Farm. a Successful Dairyman— Mr. E. GIBSON

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 March 1892 · page 3

Within the last year or two, the Government, through the Agricultural Department, has been encouraging farming in various branches. Amongst…

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A National Prize Farm. a Successful Dairyman—mr. E. Gibson

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 18 March 1892 · page 4

Within the last year or two, the Government, through the Agricultural Department, has been encouraging farming in various branches. Amongst…

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Educating Our Farmers

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 22 March 1892 · page 4

The necessity for the holding of periodical meetings of Agricultural Societies for purposes of mutual improvement by means of the exchange of ideas…

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Butter Market. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 24 March 1892 · page 4

SIR,—During the past few clays supplies of butter have increased considerably, and grocers are purchasing for bare requirements only. However,…

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Cats, Cattle, and Catch "Em

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 24 March 1892 · page 2

A corroboree of cats in Woonona—or any where—is very entertaining on a long night to sleepless sinners. It gives them something to think about, if it does not…

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The Victorian Dairy Industry

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 24 March 1892 · page 2

Mr. D. Wilson, the Victorian Government dairy expert, has submitted the following report to the Minister of Agriculture:…

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Scientific Farming

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 24 March 1892 · page 2

The big Dakota farms are run on business principles. Everything is systematically arranged, and the farmer knows what everything costs and what everything is…

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Farm and Dairy. Sweet Cream or Sour Cream

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1892 · page 2

The vexed question in dairying at the present moment (says the Australasian), is, whehter cream churned sweet or sour will yield the best quality of butter. Mr…

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