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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1905

124 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 7

Berry Central Butter Factory

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1905 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Board of Advice was held at the factory office on Wednesday, 8th instant, the following directors being present :—Messrs. E. A Blow (Chairman), T…

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Berry Stud Farm

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 24 November 1905 · page 3

AT a meeting of the committee of the Berry Agricultural Society on Tuesday afternoon last, a letter was received from the Berry Progress Association asking that a public…

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Correspondence. the Berry Stud Farm. to the Editor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 24 November 1905 · page 2

SIR.—The deranged condition of the Barry Stud Farm has become a universal topic among dairymen since my last letter appeared in your columns. Is the present…

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Farm Labourers as Immigrants

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 November 1905 · page 1

Several immigrants of the agricultural labouring class have arrived in Sydney during the past week, and more are expected during the next fortnight, bearing…

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Among the Farmers Hawkesbury College. No. VI

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 November 1905 · page 11

We are now escorted to the bacon-making department. Here we saw many sides of nice-looking bacon hanging up waiting for the knife of the cook. Every…

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Butter Grading

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 November 1905 · page 1

THERE has been a struggle going on for some years in this State between certain sections of the dairy farmers and Government officials upon the vexed…

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BUTTER Commission. Mr. Sinclair's evidence

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 28 November 1905 · page 2

Charles George. Sinclair, sworn and examined by Dr. Coglan.—You gave evidence on the Commission in Melbourne did you not? Yes. Who…

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Farm Laborers as Immigrants

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 28 November 1905 · page 2

SEVERAL immigrants of the agricultural labouring class have arrived in Sydney during the past week, and more are expected during the next fortnight, bearing…

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Berry Stud Farm

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1905 · page 2

A large meeting of farmers, convened by the Berry Agricultural Association, was held in the Berry School of Arts on Wednesday afternoon last, to discuss the advisability of…

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The Rainfall. The Best Gift of the Year. A Great Lift for the Farmers. The Saving of the District

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 December 1905 · page 1

The long looked for and much needed rain began to fall slightly on Tuesday evening, and on Wednesday, although "Scotch mist" was the order of the day,…

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Among the Farmers Hawkesbury College. No. VII

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 December 1905 · page 9

We should have taken aa extra day to inspect all the dairy cattle, but as that was impossible we had to hurry past interesting specimens of Ayrshire and…

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Rural Topics. Ensilage and Other Farm Topics

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 2 December 1905 · page 21

The following letter has been received by a resident of Sydney from Col. A. B. Lawrence, of Warsaw, New York State, dates Monday 27th March, 1905, a gentleman of 70 years of age, who has been for many years identified with…

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Correspondence. Berry Stud Farm. to the Editor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 5 December 1905 · page 2

Sir,—I would like with your permission, to reply to some of the criticism and censure that has been levelled at me by Berry men for my temerity in holding a different…

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Important Cattle Selling Case

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 December 1905 · page 2

At the Small Debts Court, Albion Park, on December 1st, an action brought by John Timbs against Gibson M'Millan to recover £4 for refund on sale of one…

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Among the Farmers Hawkesbury College. No. VIII

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 December 1905 · page 11

If you want to draw Mr. Potts out to speak with vigor you should start him on the grass question. One of our party hailed from up north, and he reckoned…

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Berry Central Butter Factory

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 12 December 1905 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Board of Advice was held at the factory on Wednesday last, the 6th December, the, following directors. being present:—Messrs: E. A…

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Among the Farmers Rape As Fodder

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 December 1905 · page 4

The many failures in the attempts to grow rape lie in the fact that has soil has not been properly prepared for it reception. Land from which all the…

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Rural Topics. Teosinte (Euchaena Luxurians). P. Quirk (Berry Stud Farm)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 16 December 1905 · page 20

This is a new fodder plant to the South Coast. Teosinte was grown at Berry Stud Farm this year, and it promises to become a useful fodder for dairy cattle; but before any definite opinion is expressed with regard to its feeding value…

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The Berry Stud Farm

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 19 December 1905 · page 2

AT the last meeting of the Albion Park Agricultural Society Mr. Dunster drew attention to the reports which appeared in the press in reference to the vote he gave…

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The Farming Outlook

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 December 1905 · page 1

FARMERS in Illawarra may look forward to a very enjoyable Xmas season. The recent rains have completely changed the complexion of the…

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