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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1894

438 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 22

Woodstock Butter Factory, Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 2 January 1894 · page 2

The annual meeting of the above company was held on Friday night last, there being a full attendance of shareholders. The (chairman (Mr. D. L. Dymock) read…

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The Origin of the Australian Dairy Cow

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 2 January 1894 · page 4

Says the last issue of Martin's Home and Farm:—"This is a subject which has been long in dispute amongst dairy farmers, as the trace of pedigree…

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The Colonial Butter

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 4

As the result of several meetings the leading importers in London of butter from Australia and New Zealand have (says THE TIMES) appointed a committee…

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Woodstock Butter Factory, Jamberoo

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the above company was hold on Friday night, there being a full attendance of shareholders. The Chairman (Mr. D. L. Dymock) read…

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The Origin of the Australian Dairy Cow

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 4

SAYS the last issue of MARTIN'S HOME AND FARM:—"This is a subject which has been long in dispute amongst, dairy farmers, as the trace of…

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To Win the Butter Trade

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 4 January 1894 · page 4

Australia stands in the peculiar position amongst countries that export dairy produce of being able to carry the business on with a main dependence…

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The Silo for the Farmer

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 4 January 1894 · page 4

We are asked if we would advise saving ensilage by the general farmer who is not engaged in the dairy business. In reply, we would say that…

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Export of Butter

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 2

FOLLOWING is the report of Mr. John Russell (Grader), dated 2nd Janunry:— "During time past Fortnight shippers have been actively engaged packing for export,…

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N.s.w. Dairy Farmers' Export Association. Grader's Report

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 6 January 1894 · page 4

The following is Mr. John Russell's report for the period ended December 2nd.:—"During the past fortnight shippers have been actively engaged…

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Export of Australian Butter

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 4

The publicity which has been given of late to the question of how to facilitate the export of fruit, and prevent the present waste has tended, with…

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Milking and Butter Tests in England. Some Good Results

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 4

Milking tests at the Royal Agricultural Society's show, held recently in London, are very interesting. Cows that weighed over 1000 1bs. competed…

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Crops for Ensilage

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 9 January 1894 · page 4

It the farmer wants to use the silo this season the following crops are suitable for ensilage:—Very late wheat, oats, sorghum, rape cane tops, grasses,…

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Export of Butter

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 January 1894 · page 3

FOLLOWING is the report of Mr. John Russell (Grader), dated 8th January:—"Referring to the past week's operations, falling off in the supplies of butter…

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New South Wales Dairy Farmers' Export Association. Grader's Report

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 11 January 1894 · page 2

Gentleman,—Referring to the past week's operations, a failing off in the supplies of butter coming forward was noticable. Still the market was well stocked, and a large…

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N.s.w. Dairy Farmers' Export Association. Grader's Report

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 11 January 1894 · page 3

The following is Mr. Russell's report for the week ended January 8th:—Referring to the past week's operations a falling off in the supplies of butter…

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Experimental Farming

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 11 January 1894 · page 4

Operations of a somewhat extensive character are at present being carried on at the Agricultural College grounds, Hawkesbury. A new dairy residence,…

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Silky Oak for Butter Cases

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 January 1894 · page 4

In view of the desirability of finding amongst our Australian timbers one which would be suitable for the staves of butter casks, an experiment at has been…

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Wheat Growing at Sher-brooke

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 13 January 1894 · page 2

Mr. W. Loveday, of "Sundown Farm," showed me a sample of wheat grown this season on his farm. The variety is that known as the "purple straw." The quality…

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Select Poetry. the Farmer

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 January 1894 · page 4

We owe to him who tills the soil, And works from morn till eve, That we may profit by his toil, Which he will only leave…

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The Dairying Industry. (Reprinted from Shoalhaven Telegraph.) to the Editor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 January 1894 · page 2

Sir,—The present position of the dairying industry cannot be viewed by any intelligent dairyman without some feelings of anxiety, and it must be quite evident to…

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