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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1907

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Dairying Notes

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 May 1907 · page 3

The following letter appears in the "Nowra Colonist." It speaks for, itself:—"Sir,—A paragraph appearing in to-day's issue of the "Shoalhaven…

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Advantages of Mixed Farming (Concluded.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 1 June 1907 · page 4

"To return to my subject, I may say that a small flock of sheep in connection with a dairy farm is al­most indispensible. They may be…

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Rural Topics Libelling South Coast Cattle

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 8 June 1907 · page 18

In a recent issue of the Maclcay paper a letter was published written by Mr. T. H. Davey. The following reply, which appeared in the same…

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Berrima District Farm and Dairy Company

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 11 June 1907 · page 3

Butter.—The market during the week has been very firm. On the 6th we advanced to 106s for superfine brands, but the demand at the advanced price became…

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Coastal Farmers' Co

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 June 1907 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Coastal Farmers' Co-operative Co. was held at Bangalow on Thursday, May 30th, when the balance-sheet and report…

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Rural Topics Redwater in Cattle

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 15 June 1907 · page 17

This disease has been known for many years in the old country, and on one occasion made its appearance at Richmond Park. This property…

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Berrima District Farm and Dairy Company. Weekly Market Report

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1907 · page 3

Butter.—We are pleased to report a steady market, and all choice butter is clearing freely at 112s; other grades range from 90s to 108s. It will be soon that the…

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Commercial. Coastal Farmers Co-operative Society, Ltd. Weekly Market Report

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1907 · page 3

Butter.—Owing probably to the shrink-age to the cream supply and the greater lapse of time between deliveries at factory several brands are showing a definite falling…

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Discourse on Dairying

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 22 June 1907 · page 12

Under the auspices of the Wollongong A., H., and I. Association, Mr. M. A. O'Callaghan, Dairy Expert, delivered a lecture on Wednesday. There…

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Dairy Cattle Illawarra Breed. to the Editor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1907 · page 3

Sir,—Being a native of Illawarra I have always taken a pride in the premier position Illawarra has stood for many years in breeding dairy cattle, and in a recent trip…

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Vaccination of Cattle

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 June 1907 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Nowra Council Ald. Peak moved that the Government be petitioned to bring in at the earliest possible opportunity a…

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Quality of Butter for Export

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 July 1907 · page 4

A conference of dairy farmers was held in the School of Arts, Kiama, last week to consider the question of the Commerce Act. Mr. O'Callaghan,…

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Pencillaria. a Boon to Farmers

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 July 1907 · page 3

Recently we referred to the new fodder plant Pencillaria which has made a name for itself in different places, and is being grown extensively…

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Berrima District Farm and Dairy Company. Weekly Market Report

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 10 July 1907 · page 3

Butter.—We have seldom experienced a week bustling with so much difficulty regarding sales as this just closing. The nominal quotation, to which we endeavored…

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Increased Butter Freights

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 July 1907 · page 2

The matter of arrangements for the freighting of butter to Great Britain on Tuesday last engaged the attention of a re. presentative gathering of delegates of some…

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Rugging Dairy Cows

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 20 July 1907 · page 1

It cannot be too strongly impressed, upon dairy farmers that protection from the severe cold of winter should be provided for dairy cattle. The…

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Farm Competitions. "Sydney Morning Herald" and the "Sydney Mail" Contest

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 July 1907 · page 2

AS the time for the closing of entries approaches a good deal of interest is being manifested in the "Sydney Morning Herald" and the "Sydney Mail" farm competitions,…

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Cattle and Their Products. Lecture by Mr. F. M'CAFFREY

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 30 July 1907 · page 4

On Thursday night last, at the School of Arts, Dapto, Mr. F. M'Caffrey lectured on behalf of the local A. and H. Association upon "The Dairy…

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Woodstock Dairy Company Annual Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 31 July 1907 · page 2

On Monday last the sixth annual meeting of the Woodstock Central Dairy Company was held, at which there were present a large number of shareholders as well as…

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Breeds of Dairy Cattle

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 3 August 1907 · page 19

On Thursday evening, last week, Mr. Frank M'Caffrey discoursed on the above subject at Dapto, on behalf of the A. and E Society, Mr…

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