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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1913

215 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 11 of 11

Wheat Competition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 19 November 1913 · page 2

At a meeting held in the Agriculture Hall, Dapto, on Tuesday night, Mr. J. G. Fairley, presiding, Mr. Chief Inspector Ross, of the Agricultural…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 November 1913 · page 8

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. J. L. T[?]re, Minister of Agricultural, and are based mainly on the experiments of the Department. No. 132. AGRICULTURAL…

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Berrima District Farm and Dairy Company. Weekly Market Report

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 3 December 1913 · page 2

Quotations:— [?] Butter.—The London market is reported firm at 120s to 122s, and likely to hold at this figure for a little time. Secondary…

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Nest on a Sheep's Back

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 December 1913 · page 3

During sheep shearing operation on Gournwood Farm (near Bideford), which is occupied by Mr. Cox, one of the shearers cut into a fleshy substance,…

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A Record in Wheat Stacks

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 December 1913 · page 8

The longest authentic period for which a wheat stack has been kept unthrashed is forty years. The story of this forty-two-year-old stack if briefly…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 December 1913 · page 8

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. J. L. of Agriculture and are based mainly on the experiments of the Department. NO. 134. AGRICULTURAL…

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Camden Dairy Farmers Fixing the Price for Next Year

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 December 1913 · page 20

Mr. A. V. Moore presided over a large meeting of Oamden dairymen on Tuesday night last, the object of which was to consider the agreement to be entered…

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Camden Dairy Farmers. Fix the Price for Next Year

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 10 December 1913 · page 2

Mr. A. V. Moore presided over a large meeting of the Camden dairymen on Tuesday of last week, the object of which was to consider the agreement to be entered…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 December 1913 · page 8

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon, J,.L. Trefid Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experiments of the Department No. 135. DAIRYING…

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Farm Students. Vacancies at Experiment Farms

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 December 1913 · page 8

There are vacancies at several of the Department's farms for youths of over 15 years of age who desire practical training in agriculture…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 December 1913 · page 8

These Notes are issued week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. J. L. Fred[?] Minister of Agriculture, and are [?] mainly to the experiments of the Department. No. 136. BEES AND HONEY…

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Agricultural. Wagga Crop Competitions. The Judge's Report

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 December 1913 · page 8

Several points that are of interest to wheat-growers generally present themselves in connection with the competitions held under the auspices of the…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 December 1913 · page 13

These Notes are issued week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. J. L. Fred[?] Minister of Agriculture, and are [?] mainly to the experiments of the Department. No. 137. AGRICULTURAL…

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The Man on the Land. When is a Cow Old ? Depends on Her Dairy Quality

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 December 1913 · page 7

Provider! that a cow has been an exceptional milker in her prime, she way be worth keeping long after her best days on the chance that she…

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Farm and Garden Notes for December

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 December 1913 · page 7

FIELD.—The grain harvest will now be Hearing completion, and to all appearance the results are likely to constitute a record,…

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Coastal Farmers Co-op. Co

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 24 December 1913 · page 2

The Coastal Farmers have submitted the interim balance-sheet ending Sept. 30th, and a satisfactory balance is reported of £5,793/10/-, representing the net profits…

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