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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1909

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Dairy Science School at Berry

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 January 1909 · page 6

A DAIRY science school was held under the superintendence of Mr. M. A. O'Callaghan, the Departmental Dairy Expert, at the Berry Butter Factory…

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Coastal Farmers' Cooperative Co

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 2

We are in receipt of a copy of the Coastal Farmer's Co-operative Society's balance sheet and report for the six months ended Sept. 30th, 1908…

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The Blackberry Crop. Opening for Unemployed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 January 1909 · page 7

Blackberry picking has new commenced at Cliftom. The crop is very heavy, bur pickers are few, compared with the number usually engaged…

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Another Would-be Farmer

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1909 · page 4

Among the hundreds of letters that have come from British lads to the Immigration League of Australia is one which runs:—"I have a very…

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Berrima District Farm and Dairy Company. Weekly Market Report

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1909 · page 3

Butter.—Since our last report the market conditions remain unchanged and prices are unaltered. Supplies from the northern districts are plentiful, but the south shows…

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Coastal Farmers' Society. Half-yearly Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1909 · page 2

THE half yearly meeting of the above was held on Saturday afternoon last in the Bega School of Arts. Mr. W. D. Warden, of Milton (chairman of directors), occupied…

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Unanderra Dairy Co

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 11

The half-yearly meeting was held on Tuesday evening. Present: Messrs. R. Cochrane (chairman), J. Todd L. Carr, W. H. Cook…

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Among the Farmers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 4

The farmers of Illawarra, and the Dairy Farmers' Co-operative Milk Co. in particular, are to be congratulated upon the result of the two meetings…

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State Butter Factory. Factory Delegates Meet and Protest

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 2

A meeting of delegates representing the butter factories in this and the Shoalhaven and Berry districts was held in Kiama on Tuesday last for the purpose of discussing…

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Dairy Farmers' Co-Operative Milk Co., Ltd. Important Meeting at Albion Park

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 16

A well-attended mass meeting of suppliers to the Dairy Farmers' Co-operative Milk Company was held in the Albion Park Town Hall on…

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The First Century of Dairying in New South Wales, 1788-1888

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 February 1909 · page 4

Mr. Frank M'Caffrey left this morning for Sydney to get his long-looked-for book published. He informed us that most of his delay was caused…

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The Milk Trade. Farmers Lower the Price

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 3

Another move has been made by the United Milk Suppliers' Association which has caught on with wonderful unanimity, viz., the lowering of the…

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The Dairy. Hay Tea for Calves. How It Is Made

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 5

"When full supplies of milk are not obtainable, hay tea is a beverage that young calves are fond of, and it suits thorn well. "The Idea of using it…

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Co-operative Dairying. Danish Successes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 5

Some Interesting remarks on the Influence which the co-operative system has had on Danish agriculture have been made by the British Consul in…

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Dairy Science School Proposal

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 2

A meeting called by the President of the Kiama Agricultural Association was held yesterday for the purpose of discussing the Minister for Agriculture's proposal to…

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Foot-rot in Sheep. Methods of Treatment

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1909 · page 3

Footrot may be caused by splinters or other matter getting into the foot. It is most common amongst sheep running on boggy pastures, especially if they…

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The Dairy. Cleaning Dairy Utensils. Foundation of Success. Some Useful Hints

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1909 · page 3

Whatever may be the conditions under which the modern dairyman works, the bedrock principle, which must always be adhered to 'if success is to be…

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Dairy Science School

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 March 1909 · page 2

THE meeting on Tuesday last called by the President of the Kiama Agricultural Society for the purpose of discussing the Minister for Agriculture's proposal to…

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Successful Cattle Sale

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 March 1909 · page 5

O'Donnell and Stumbles, auctioneers, conducted a very successful cattle sale at Dapto on Tuesday last, when they sold on behalf of Messrs. M'Intosh…

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State Butter Factory. Minister's Scheme Approved

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 March 1909 · page 8

At a meeting of the committee of the Dapto A. and H. Society held on Monday night the question of a State butter factory at Berry was discussed…

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