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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1923

127 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 7

Butter Colour

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 2

In view of the recent market objection to the high-coloured butter for local consumption, a series of 19 experiments were carried out at the Bega…

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Highly Coloured Butter

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 4

The Bega "Star" writes: A series of experiments of interest to all the far South Coast, and especially to local dairymen, are at present being carried…

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Rural Topics Dairy Notes

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 January 1923 · page 2

Affectionate relations between cow and milker have much to do in obtaining the most milk and butter fat, states a writer in an American paper…

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Repute of New South Wales Butter

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 2

Information has been received by the Department of Agriculture from the United States and Canada (says "The Dairy," London) showing the high…

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The Farm. Fruit As Food for Poultry. From Notes Supplied by Department of Agriculture

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 7

Now that the summer fruit season is here it is necessary that poultry-keepers should be reminded that too much fruit has an injurious effect on…

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Rural Topics Pigs Ona Victorian Farm

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 16

On the farm of Mr. G. T. Kerr, Hamilton district, the management of the pigs approaches the ideal. The work necessary to feed the animals is reduced to…

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Gerringong Dairy Co

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 3

The Company which has, in the industry established a, worthy record 11 the trade for the quality of its milk and cream and excellent butter has…

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North Coast Items. Advance in Cattle Prices

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 1

At the clearing sale of Mr. J. J. Burnham's, at Myocum, on Monday, reports the Bangalow "Herald," there was spirited bidding for any first-class…

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The Milk Industry. Every Farmer Must Investigate This! "More Milk" Campaign of Vital Interest to Dairy Farmers throughout the State. Lack of Knowledge of Details of Cam-paign Means Loss. New Era Opened for Milk Industry

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 5

Sometimes when we are stationed at a distance from the great, metropolis of Sydney, which now has a population of a million people, we are apt to lose…

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The Dairying Industry

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 5

The "Maitland Mercury" writes:—It is gratifying to learn that in tho matter of butter making Australian factories are securing a world-wide…

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Comparisons in Crop Yields. Does It Pay?

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 10

Before setting out a few notable examples I would like to ask tho many South Coast friends of mine whether it pays to remain in their present happy…

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Comparisons in Crop Yields. Does It Pay?

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 2

Before setting out a new notable examples, I would like to ask the many South Coast friends of mine, whether it pays to remain in their apparently…

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High Grade Dairy Utensils

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 2

This being the season when Dairy Utensils are in most demand, we have accordingly provided very large stocks to supply orders promptly. Our prices…

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Dairying. Australian Butter. Compared with that of Other Countries

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 4

The opinions formed by an officer of the Dairy Branch of the Department of Agriculture as the result of a recent trip to Denmark of the comparative…

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The Milk Trade. Berry Dairy Co., Ltd

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 7

A meeting of suppliers and others was held at Berry on Wednesday morning to receive the report of the directors regarding negotiations…

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A New Recipe. Best Dish Yet Prepared for Dairy Farmer or His Wife. To make "More Milk" Campaign Processions

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1923 · page 3

Take one id[?] allow it to stand overnight. [?] allow clear—next [?] to meeting Country Milk Suppliers' Association…

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Rural Topics. Judging Dairy Cattle

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 17

In opening a demonstration on judging of dairy cattle, Mr. John [?] a noted English judge, observed that it was difficult for a judge of [?] stock to put…

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Judging Dairy Cattle. Scale of Points

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 8

In the last issue of your paper the report of the South Coast Agricultural Union meeting held at Dapto conveys to me the impression that a scale of…

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Farmers' and Dairymans' Milk

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 14

The report of the Farmers' and Dairymen's Milk . Company Ltd., for the year ended December 31, shows a profit of £7747, compared with £4150…

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Sheep Stealing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 15

William Stevens pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing a sheep at Woonona, the property of Mrs. Floyd, in November last…

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