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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1898

243 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 10 of 13

Margarine and Butter

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 October 1898 · page 2

THE colonial Treasurer, who has control of the Board of Health, considers that the existing law which makes the sale of margarine for butter an offence is sufficient…

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Meeting of Farmers and DAIRYMEN's SUPPLIERS

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1898 · page 2

At the conclusion of the meeting reported above a number of suppliers to the Farmers and Dairymen's Company met and, after discussing the position, decided to…

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Dissatisfied Dairy-farmers. Meeting at Dapto. the Pride of Milk and the Companies' Agreement

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1898 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of suppliers to all Sydney milk companies, convened by the United Milk Suppliers' Association, "to consider impending reduction in prices…

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Dissatisfied Dairy Farmers. Meeting at Dapto. the Price of Milk and the Company's Agreement

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 11 October 1898 · page 2

A WELL attended meeting of suppliers to all Sydney milk companies, convened by the United Milk Suppliers Association, "to consider impending reduction in prices…

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Scarcity of Good Cattle

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1898 · page 2

MR. M. F. MORTON, of the well known firm of Stewart and Morton, Nowra and Berry, was in Milton recently in search of cattle. He had a commission from his…

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Farm and Dairy

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 13 October 1898 · page 4

The butter factory of Messrs. Foley Bros. at Liamore has no less than 14 separating stations now connected with it. Their firm paid £18,000 to Richmond River farmers…

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Dutch Cattle for Shoalhaven

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 October 1898 · page 2

TWO competent buyers visited Holland last month, and purchased three bulls and six cows for the New South Wales Government, and two heifers for Dr. Hay, of the Burry…

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The Importation of Dairy Stock

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 October 1898 · page 2

THE importation of these cattle was decided upon by the late Minster for Mines and Agriculture, the Hon. Sydney Smith, at the repeated solicitations of dairymen and…

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Dapto Co-operative Dairy Co

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 15 October 1898 · page 2

A meeting of the suppliers who have lately undertaken the formation of a company with the object of enabling them to act independently of the Sydney milk…

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Dairies Supervision Act. a Warning to Dairymen

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 15 October 1898 · page 2

At Wednesday's meeting of Central Illawarra Council, a letter was read from the Board of Health, stating that, in William Harris's case the prosecution should be for not…

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A Chat About Ensilage. What a Practical Farmer Says

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 20 October 1898 · page 2

There appears to be a disposition on the part of some agricultural writers and others in responsible positions to discredit the value os ensilage as a fodder for daily cows…

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Value of Dairy Stock

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 20 October 1898 · page 2

One of the best indications of the importance of dairying to the northern districts is the prices given for milch cows. The Clarence Examiner reports…

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The Imported Dairy Stock

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 25 October 1898 · page 2

MR. J. T. COLE, the well-known South Coast breeder of dairy cattle, writing to the "Farmers' Co-operative News," says that he has been asked by many friends in…

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A Prominent South Coast Dairyman

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 25 October 1898 · page 2

THE current number of the "Farmer's Co-operative News" is to [?], and contains a photo and character sketch of Mc. Donald Kennedy, J.P. of Bonny View, Milton, and…

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Colonial Dairy Produce

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 25 October 1898 · page 2

THE following is Messrs. Weddell and Co's report, dated September 16th:— Butter—During the five weeks which have elapsed since the issue of the last…

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Berry Central Butter Factory Annual Dinner. Co-operation. a Representative Gathering

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 27 October 1898 · page 3

ON Tuesday afternoon last about 130 gentlemen connected with the dairying industry in the Berry district and other centers of Illawara, assembled at the Berry…

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Margarine or Butter? Board of Health Report

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 October 1898 · page 3

THE Board of Health report on the manufacture and sale of margarine was laid on the table of the Legislative Assembly this week by the Premier. Dr. Ashburton Thompson,…

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Large Losses on the Wool Clip

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 October 1898 · page 4

Reports received at Albury from outlying stations indicate that enormous losses has been sustained by pastoralists as a consequence of the protracted…

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Illawarra Central Dairy Company

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 1 November 1898 · page 2

ON Wednesday next, the 2nd inst, Mr. Parry, Outdoor Superintendent of the Railways, will meet the Provisional Directors of the above Company at the…

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Albion Park Dairy Co., Ltd. 26th Half-yearly Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 1 November 1898 · page 2

The 26th half-yearly meeting of the Albion Park Dairy Co. (Ltd.) was held at the council chambers, Albion Park, on Saturday afternoon. Mr. John Fraser,…

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