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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1898

243 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 13

Preservatives in Butter

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 2

IT is realised in some quarters at least in England that preservatives in butter are not as baneful as is thought in Wales. In their last circular the [?]olonial Consignment and…

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Tuberculosis in Cattle

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 2

W. CAMAC WILKNSON, M.D., writes as follows in yesterday's "Daily Telegraph ":—Sir,—Your remarks on the use of tubercul[?]n in carrying on a systematic crusade…

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Winter Dairying

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 4

It is often urged as one of the disadvantages of the climate of the Braidwood district that its rigorous winters does not allow of dairying during the…

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Shelter for Dairy Stock

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 3

The recently inclement weather must have forcibly reminded some dairymen of the advantages of providing more shelter for their cattle. The majority of farmers…

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Dunmore Butter Factory Co., Limited

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 June 1898 · page 2

Following is the report of director be read at the half-yearly shareholder to be held in the company's office, to-morrow afternoon:—…

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Holstein Cattle

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 30 June 1898 · page 2

MR. ALBERT TAYLOR, of Bomaderry, (says the "Colonist") is gradually clearing his young Holstein stock at big prices Last week he disposed of a number of bulls…

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Treatment of Blown Cattle

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 4

Mr. Matthew Woodbury, of Spring Hill, Inverell, gives the following treatment for "blown" cattle:—"I have, had a lot of trouble with my cattle…

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London Butter Market

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 5 July 1898 · page 2

THE "Herald's" London correspondent, writing under date of May 27 on the above subject, says:— The low prices which have ruled for…

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New South Wales Farmers and Settlers' Association. Manifesto to the Producers of N. S. W.

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 5 July 1898 · page 2

GENTLEMEN,—Seeing that the all absorbing question of Australian Federation must transcend all others at the coming general election, we think it our duty to give our…

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Illawarra Central Butter Factory

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 7 July 1898 · page 2
Also in Illawarra Mercury

ON Tuesday last a meeting of persons interested in the establishment of a central butter factory in Illawarra took place. in the Oddfellows' Hail, Kiama. Mr. C. W…

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Butter Prospects for Next Season

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 7 July 1898 · page 2

According to report received from Messrs. Weddell and Co., of London, the Australian supply for next season ought to be larger than last, as the drought,…

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The Central Butter Factory Movement. Public Meeting at Albion Park

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 3

A representative meeting favoring the establishment of an Illawarra Co-operative Central Butter Factory was held in the council chamber, Albion Park on…

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Farmers and Dairymen's Co

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 2

A large meeting of suppliers of the Farmers and Dairymen's Milk Co. was held at Brownsville last Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Alex. Lang presided,…

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The Central Butter Factory Movement. Public Meeting at Albion Park. Adjourned for a Week

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 2

A REPRESENTATIVE meeting favoring the establishment of an Illawarra Co-operative Central Butter Factory was held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday afternoon,…

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The Largest Poultry Farm in the World

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 3

Mr. Baker, of New York State, owns a poultry farm which is probably the largest in the world. It is 1000 acres in extent, and divided into small fields…

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The Milk Trade. Farmers and Dairymen's Company

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 2

A LARGE meeting of suppliers to the above Company was held at Brownesville on last Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Alexander Lang presided, and there were also present,…

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Dairying on the Richmond River

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 2

A CORRESPONDENT signing himself "Visitor" writes to the "Bega Standard" as follows:—"As a visitor to the Richmond River district, I wish to point out that Mr…

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The Farming of To-day

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 3

Farming is not what it used to he We make this assertion advisedly. In more ways than one is there a difference in the manner of farming than in 1880,…

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Central Butter Factory Movement. Albion Park

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 14 July 1898 · page 2

The adjourned meeting of persons interested, in the establishment of an Illawarra Central Butter Factory was held hero to-day. It was announced…

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