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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1928

229 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 12

Radio Programmes. 2 F C (Farmer's) 442 Metres

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 23

Friday, March 30—1st act "The Girl Friend" 8 p.m. Saturday, 31st, Ballalaika Orchestra from the Radio and Electrical…

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P.D.S. Column. Farmers' Tour

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 1

A party of farmers left Melbourne this mouth with the object of studying agricultural conditions and problems, and will visit Great Britain, France,…

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Wheat

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 8

Figures available for this season give the estimated wheat production of Australia as 108,350,000 bushels, and for N.S. Wales 27,…

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P.D.S. Column. Farmers' Tour

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 8

A party of farmers left Melbourne this month with the object of studying Agricultural conditions and problems, and will visit Great…

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Rural Topics. Dairying. Important in Calf Rearing. Eight Essential Points

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 2

The essential features of calf rearing may be summarised as follows:— Always handle calves quietly and patiently, and so develop in the…

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Butter Honours

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 2

Thirty factories competed for the honors in the Butter Section at the Royal Show. Four prizes were given and they were secured respectfully by…

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Easter Show. Successful Cattle Sales. Arranged by United Pure Breeders' Association

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 April 1928 · page 2

For an Illawarra yearling bull, bred by H. Chittick and Sons at their Aine Bank stud farm, "Reminder of Alne Bank," sired by "Headlight of…

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Argentine Butter

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 5

For some years Argentine has been endeavouring to lift the quality of its butter and the latest move is for export grading. All butter exported…

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Cattle at the Sydney Show

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 2

The quality of the exhibits in the Dairy section of the Royal Agricultural Show, Sydney, compared favourably with that of previous years, but there…

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Hutted Poultry Farmers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 5

The members of the United Poultry Fanners' Association, which it is hoped will be a factor in bringing to get her all interests in the industry,…

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Dairying. Second-grade Cream. Some Contributory Causes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 8

Most of the troubles in milk and cream are caused by organising closely associated with cow manure. Milk in the udder of a healthy cow in normal…

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Dairy Inspectors in Conference

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 3

The annual conference of dairy inspectors under the Board of Health was opened in the Highland Society's Hall on Wednesday morning. Mr. T. V…

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Overseas Farmers' Co-op. Federation

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 2

South Coast farmers listen to an interesting exposition on their export trade. Mr. Gough the Manager impresses with a forceful and efficient…

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Dairying. Cash Value of Testing. More Money from Fewer Cows

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 14

An interesting analysis of the results of the grade hard-testing movement in New South Wales appears in the current "Agricultural Gazette." The…

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Rural Topics. Dairying. Second-grade Cream. Some Contributory Causes

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 2

Most of the troubles in milk and cream are caused by organisms closely associated with cow manure. Milk in the udder of a healthy cow in…

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Argentine Cattle. a Chance for Australian Cattlemen

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 11

For some years Australia has been hopelessly beaten in the world market by Argentina, but the Argentine meat industry has now been more or…

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Penrith Dairy, Farmers. Out to Increase Milk Supply

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 3

The chief purpose of a special meeting of suppliers of Nepean Dairy Company, held in the Masonic Hall on Thursday morning, was…

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Dairying. Transportation of Cream. Importance of Proper Protection from the Sun

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 8

Many dairymen seem to be under the impression that once their cream supplies are placed on the roadside their responsibility is ended, says a writer…

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When Washing Dairy Utensils

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 8

Boiling water is absolutely necessary in dairy work to ensure cleanliness, and as it is easy enough to secure a supply, there should be no sparing of it. It is…

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Rural Topics. Dairying Cash Value of Testing. More Money from Fewer Cows

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

An interesting analysis of the results of the grade herd-testing movement in New South Wales appears in the current Agricultural Gazette…

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