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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1933

210 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 11

Rural Topics Dairying. Dairy Breeding and Production Records

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 April 1933 · page 16

Methods of Marking Progeny. It is astonishing how few dairy-farmers keep any permanent and re[?]able record of the breeding and…

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Dairying. Water for Dairy Cows. Value of Concrete Troughs

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 3

There is nothing to pull down the dairy farmer's cheque quicker than poor drinking water for the herd. The effects are immediately reflected in…

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Rural Topics Raising of Dairy Stock Rules for Feeding and Housing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 18

Because of the risk of introducing disease with purchased animals, there was much to be said for the raising of one's own dairy stock…

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Big Cattle Sale

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 April 1933 · page 5

One of the biggest cattle sale of recent years in the district was held on Wednesday of last week, when the well-known Australian Illawarra…

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Rural Topics Dairying for Maximum Returns From Dairying Pastures. Subdivision of Paddocks Essential

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 April 1933 · page 2

The improvement of dairying pastures can have little permanent benefit unless subdivision, top-dressing with fertilisers, and rotational…

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Junior Farmers. Conference of Delegates

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 May 1933 · page 2

The president of the Junior Farmers' Clubs Council of New South Wales (Sir Samuel Hordern) speaking at the second annual conference of delegates…

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Obituary. Late Mr. H. Butter

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 May 1933 · page 5

Death has removed a well known resident of Wollongong in the person of Mr. H. Butter, who has been a resident of the town for a number of…

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Government Farms. Herdmaster's Defence

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 May 1933 · page 4

At the meeting of the Australian. Illawarra Shorthorn Society, held in the School of Arts, Kiama, on Tuesday, Mr. C. G. F. Grant, Government…

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Dairying. for Maximum Returns From Dairying Pastures. Subdivision of Paddocks Essential

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 May 1933 · page 2

The improvement of dairying pastures can have little permanent benefit unless subdivision, top-dressing with fertilisers, and rotational grazing are…

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Rural Topics Dairying Aspect of Dairy Buildings. Why It Is All-important

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 May 1933 · page 23

In the location and erection of bails the farmer should endeavour to protect himself from the effects of bad weather (rain or wind), from the…

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School for Farmers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1933 · page 4

The winter school for farmers at Hawkesburry Agricultural College commences on June 27th, and applications for entrance must be lodged not later…

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Pasture Seed. Farmers Can Save Their Own

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 May 1933 · page 2

In carrying out pasture improvement. expenditure is necessary for fencing seeds and topdressing. Farmers cannot manufacture their own fencing…

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Young Farmers' Clubs

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 May 1933 · page 1

Young farmers clubs have been established in many parts of the world and during the last few years the movement has made great progress in…

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American Wheat Shortage

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 May 1933 · page 2

For the first time during the 20th century America is faced with the possibility that it will not produce enough wheat to fill domestic demands…

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The Gunman and the Farmer

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 May 1933 · page 2

A gunman from Penrith and another belonging to Castlereagh, had a great day's shooting down the river last week, says the "Nepean Times." They…

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Dairying. Calf Rearing. Some Hints on Feeding

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 May 1933 · page 3

To achieve success in calf-rearing, we must bear in mind the natural conditions of feeding, under which— (a) The calf gets its natural supply…

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Rural Topics Dairying Calf-rearing Some Hints on Feeding

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 May 1933 · page 18

To achieve success in calf-rearing, we must bear in mind the natural conditions of feeding, under which— (a) the calf gets its natural…

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Strange Poisoning. of Friesian Cattle

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1933 · page 3

A big misfortune has fallen to the lot of Mr. J. M. Lamond, of "The Willows," Terrara, who has had three very valuable Friesian bulls poisoned in the…

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Rural Topics Dairying Feeding of Dairy Cows. How to Utilise Farm Crops to Best Advantage

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 16

Most farm crops grown in New South Wales will, with the addition of a small amount of concentrates, form excellent balanced rations, and…

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Word of Warning. Unsterilised Cotton Wool

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 12

That large quantities of inferior and unsterilised wool are being imported into Australia, which it is dangerous to use for surgical dressings…

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