Champion Butter Cow
The Illawarra Milking Shorthorn cow, Rascal of Thornleigh, the property of Jr. J. T. Whipps, of Alstonville, is cading in the competition for the…
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Farming & the land, 1922
87 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 5
The Butter Position
Received, reports of Mr. C. J. McRae's (president of the P.P.U.) representation at the Conference in Melbourne, and his account of the position…
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Mr. C. E. D. Meares, who has been twice to Melbourne during the, last 10 days, in connection with the, above, writes as follows:—…
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Says Mr. C. J. McRae, president P.P.U.—Serious undercutting is being carried on in the butter market, and it necessitates prompt action. Butter is being…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Dairy Farmers' Milk Co
A special general meeting of the above was held on Friday in the Kiama School of Arts, with a large attendance, representatives of the milk…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dairy Farmers' Milk Co. (We are indebted to the "Kiama Independent" for this report.)
A special general meeting of the above was hold on. Friday in the Kiama School of Arts, with a large attendance, representatives of the milk…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Excursion Trains for Farmers
A special series of cheap excursion western from the northern, southern and western out-lying districts, were arranged for during February. It has…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Rural Topics Agricultural Department Notes. Dairy Fodders
No other plant has yet rivalled the claims of lucerne to the title "king of fodders." Autumn is the season best suited for sowing in most districts…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Woman Farmer
The "S. H. Herald" prints, the following concerning Mrs. Ghest, who is a cousin of Mrs. M. J. Hindmarsh, of Gerringong:—…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sun or Silo? a Question for Thoughtful Farmers
With summer coming to an end a [?]put to himself is: What proportion of the good grass and herbage scorched…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Cattle Sales
Stewart & Morton report brisk sale right through at their Nowra yards last Tuesday, when 300 head wore yarded and practically all sold. Best…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Rural Topics Children in Dairying
P.P. Onion sends us the following extract from the report of the Agricultural Commission (Sir J. Carruthers). This matter was brought before the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →On Emu Creek Chapter Xiii. Starting Dairying
It was Spring. The Westerly winds had ceased; the frosts departed. Valleys and hills, now were bright and green and gay. Gum trees were in blossom;…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →P.p.u. on Butter Prices
Only about half the present butter production, is consumed locally; of the other half it is now definitely known, that sepculators are placing quantities…
Continued on Trove, page 22 →Sheep Invade Hotel
Led by an old pot ewe that apparently "knew the ropes," a flock of 30 sheep raced into the bar of O 'Gorman's Hotel, Albion Park, on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Rural Topics "Slaves" in Dairying
Speaking at a meeting of dairy farmers at Derrinallum, near Camperdown (Victoria), Mr. Walters, president of the Farmers' Union, said it would have…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sheep in Hotel Bar
An unusual sight was witnessed at Albion Park on Wednesday afternoon. A local butcher was driving about 15 sheep, amongst which was a pet ewe…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Butter Price Advanced
The wholesale price of butter in Sydney was advanced a further 1d per lb on Thursday, thus making the wholesale price for choicest grader…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →I.m.s. Cattle at the Royal Show
Commenting on the Illawarra-Milking Shorthorn exhibits at the Royal Show, the "Sydney Morning Herald" sold:— "Of all the dairy sections none…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Dairy Act Regulations
The Dairy Industries Act of 1915 has been added to and amended. The new regulations came into force on March 1st, 1922. Amongst the now…
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