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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1934

223 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 12

Berry Experiment Farm

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 31 January 1934 · page 4

Speaking at the annual meeting on Friday night, of the Southern branch of the Australian Illawarra Shorthorn Society, Mr. H. J. Bate, M.L.A., referred…

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Rural Topics Dairying. for the Best Silage. Maize Superior to Sorghum

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 20

Saccaline sorghum has become very popular with dairy-fanners as a silage crop; so much so, in fact, that several delegates to the recent…

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Dairy Produce Act

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 2

Under the provisions of the Dairy Produce Act, passed at Canberra in December, all Dairy Factories are being asked to sign an agreement which…

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Dairying. Protein in This Ration. the Secret of Milk Production

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 7

In his report oh a competition recently conducted by Camden Haven branch of the Agricultural Bureau, the Departmental Dairy Instructor…

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Dairying at Singleton

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 2

Illawarra dairymen have just been, having a gorgeous time with their far-famed Illawarra Shorthorns backed up by equally choice Jerseys…

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Export of Cattle

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 4

Mr. H. R. Sarina, of the Royal Agricultural Society, recently informed members of the A.I.S. that an enquiry had been received from the United…

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Dairying Wounds & Injuries of the Udder Method of Treatment

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 10

Such injuries to the udder of the dairy cow as those caused by blows, hornings, kicks, treads, barbed wire cuts, etc., may not only result in an…

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New Process. Butter Moisture

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1934 · page 2

Of great interest and importance to the dairying industry is the new process for re-introducing moisture to butter. It is known as "Abel's Vacuum…

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Splendid' Cattle

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 11

The, "Shoalhaven News" writing of the Nowra Show, states:—The champion cattle group display was very line, and it is doubtful if a, better…

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Dairying. Fodder Conservation for Dairy Farmers. Pit Ensilage Cheap and Effective

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 11

As a means of conserving fodder, ensiling has many advantages, and' where funds are limited the pit silo has much to comm'eh'd it. This type…

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Rural Topics Dairying Fodder Conservation for Dairy Farmers. Pit Ensilage Cheap and Effective

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 18

As a means of conserving fodder, ensiling has many advantages, and where funds are limited the pit silo has much to commend it. This type…

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The "Cow Cocky." a Dairyman's Letter. Sidelines and Profit

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 7

The heading to this article and the text, are taken from the West Australian "Primary Producer." Writing to a friend in Perth, a…

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Expensive Farm Leased for 5/-

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 11

The Federal Government demonstration farm at Batchelor, in the Northern Territory, which is the most expensive venture of the…

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Rural Topics the Dairy Products Act Now in Force

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 18

In drawing the attention of dairy fanners to the fact that the Dairy Products Act is now in force, the February Agricultural Gazette…

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Cattle Judging. Interesting Competition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 March 1934 · page 2

Under the auspices of the Australian Illawarra Shorthorn Society, a very interesting competition for junior judges will be hold at the Berry Experiment…

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A. I. S. Field Day at Berry Experiment Farm. Junior Judging Competition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 2

The visit of members of the Southern Branch of the Australian Illawarra Shorthorn' Society, and the holding of a judging competition, made the sixth Field Day at Berry Experimental Farm on Thursday a real red-letter occasion. Mr. George Grey, the…

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Pastures for Dairying Districts

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 1

As with the majority of crops, the successful establishment of grasses, clovers and pasture plants depends to some extent on the seasonal conditions…

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The Berry Farm. Fine Silage

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 2

At the Field Day at the Berry Experimental Farm on Thursday last, the manager (Mr. P. Waller) said that the pastures had been greatly damaged by…

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Dairying. to Fail at Dairying Practices That Help

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 5

There are a variety of practices conducive to failure at dairying. The following were enumerated in an American paper some years ago, but they…

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Rural Topics Dairying Pastures for Dairying Districts Time to Sow

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 18

As with the majority of crops, the successful establishment of grasses, clovers and pasture plants depends to some extent on the seasonal…

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