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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1907

99 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 5

Rural Topics Farm Memoranda

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 12 October 1907 · page 8

The natural souring of cream is brought about by the action of bacteria which attack the sugar of milk, and change a portion of it into…

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Concentrated Dairy Foods

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 12 October 1907 · page 8

It is generally assumed that there is an advantage in supplying cows on pasture during summer with a small ration of concentrated foods,…

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Illawarra Farmers

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 October 1907 · page 2

The dry conditions prevailing in Illawarra are being vigorously written up in the city press, and yesterday's "Telegraph" contains a lengthy item…

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Illawarra. Dairymen's Difficulties

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 16 October 1907 · page 2

UNDER the heading "The Soil." the. special reporter of the "Daily 'Telegraph" writes from Jamberoo in Monday's issue of that journal:—…

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Some Dairy Rules

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 22 October 1907 · page 4

Professor Carlyle, the well-known daily authority in the Colorado Agricultural College (says the " Kansas Farmer"), has laid down, some rules…

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Greater Possibilities in Dairying

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 October 1907 · page 4

By an organised system of milk records and testing, now being actively promoted by the Canadian Government, the Director of Agriculture…

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Albion Park Dairy Co., Ltd

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 2 November 1907 · page 14

The forty-fourth half-yearly meeting of the Albion Park Dairy Coy was held in the Town Hall, Albion Park, on Wednesday afternoon, Mr…

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Tuberculosis in Cattle

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 November 1907 · page 4

On Wednesday evening last, at the Dapto School of Arts a paper was read by the secretary of the Dep to A. and H. Society, which had been…

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Tuberculosis in Cattle. Paper by Mr. R. H. ANTHL. (Continued from last issue.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 November 1907 · page 4

Surely we should hesitate before we ask the Government to compel vaccination until, at any rate, more knowledge is gained of the action of…

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Dairy Inspection at Berry

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 November 1907 · page 2

A REPORT by a veterinary inspector under the Board of Health with reference to the dairies in the municipal district of Berry was considered at a recent meeting of the…

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Tuberculosis in Cattle. Paper by Mr. R. H. ANTILL. (Continued from last issue.)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 12 November 1907 · page 4

SPREAD OF DISEASE—CAUSE. From what I have stated it would appear that the milder hued climates, the richer pastures when cattle are…

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

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 13 November 1907 · page 2

Butter.—Choice brands 110s. A strong demand still exists for grocers butter, and there will be no change in values, London operators, however, consider these prices…

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Life on the Sheep Station. Some Candidates from the Old Country

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 November 1907 · page 4

THE life of the jackeroo seems to have a wonderful attraction for many of our British cousins. Almost every steamer now that arrives from the Old Country…

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Sheep in Illawarra

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 November 1907 · page 2

In a letter to the "Berry Register" Mr. Alex. Hay states that his experiments in sheep farming upon the indifferent lands between Crookhaven…

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Rural Topics Dairy Cattle Breeders' Association

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 7 December 1907 · page 20

During the recent show at Lismore a meeting of the North Coast Cattle breeders Association was held, and a matter that is deemed of…

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Mortality among Cattle

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 December 1907 · page 2

Another convincing argument is added to the long list which shows the crying need for establishing an institute for the study of stock…

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Contagious Abortion in Cattle

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 7 December 1907 · page 15

At Mullimbimby last week, Mr. J. Siddins delivered a lecture on the above subject. He said this disease had obtained a very strong foothold…

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Mortality among Cattle

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 11 December 1907 · page 2

IN Our, last issue we mentioned that 46 cattle out of a mob of 54, belonging to Messrs. O'Gorman Bros., of Albion Park, died at…

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Mixed Farming

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 21 December 1907 · page 16

On Monday evening, Mr. Jas, Missingham. discoursed under the title of "Mixed Farming and the Improvement of Our District," on behalf of…

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