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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1934

223 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 12

The Largest Dairy Farm in Australia MILKING 200 Cows Per Hour Richmond River Farmer's Amazing Courage

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 2

Mr. J. S. Haddin, of Camden Park, has just returned from tin extensive tour of the North Coast, and mentions that one of the most interesting…

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Dairying. the Farmer's Part. in Maintaining Quality in Dairy Products

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 4

There should be only one grade of dairy product, namely, "choicest," and the attainment of this ideal largely depended upon cleanliness and good…

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An Open Letter To My Fellow Dairy Farmers. Dairy Products Act, 1933

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 9

Under the provisions of the above Commonwealth Act a poll of the producers is to be taken within the next few months as to Che continuance of…

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Rural Topics Dairying the Farmer's Part in Maintaining Quality in Dairy Products

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 24

There should be only one grade of dairy product, namely "choicest" and the attainment of this ideal largely depended upon cleanliness and good…

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Poll of Dairy Producers. Rolls to Close on 9th AUGUST

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 9

It is announced by the Minister for Commerce (Mr. F. H. Stewart) that it. has been found necessary to extend the closing date for the receipt of…

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Poll of Dairy Producers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 17

Rolls to Close on 9th August. It is announced by the Minister for Commerce (Mr. F. H. Stewart) that it has been found necessary to…

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Junior Farmers. Jamberoo Field Day. Club Formed

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 July 1934 · page 2

With the object of launching a branch of the Junior Farmers' Club movement In Jamberoo a very successful field day was held in the recreation reserve on…

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Poll of Dairy Producers. Rolls to Close on 9th AUGUST

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 July 1934 · page 4

It is announced by the Minister for Commerce (Mr. F. H. Stewart) that it has been found necessary to extend the closing date for the receipt of…

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Dairy Products Act, 1933 an Open Letter to My Fellow Dairy Farmers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 2

Under the provisions of the above Commonwealth Act, a poll of the producers is to be taken within the next few months as to the…

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Experiment Farm

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 July 1934 · page 4

The work of improvements on the Berry Experiment Farm, consequent upon its transfer to the Education Department, is to be commenced almost,…

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Junior Farm Clubs. GERRINGONG

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 July 1934 · page 2

An enthusiastic start has been made with their work by the members of the Gerringong Club, which embraces Gerringong, Foxground, Toolijooa and…

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Rural Topics Butter

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 22

It is estimated that the small dairy farmer, who on his farm makes butter for sale, is receiving about 3d. per lb. more for his butter than he…

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Dairying. Most Common Cause of Second-grade Cream Inefficient Washing of Utensils

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 August 1934 · page 2

Of the various causes of second-grade and "border-line" cream there is none so common as the contamination resulting from inefficient washing of…

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A Cattle Breeding Experiment in North Australia—the Zebu Cross

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 August 1934 · page 2

Some two years or so ago, Mr. R. B. Kelley, of the Division of Animal Health, gave an account of Zebu (Brahman) cross cattle, and discussed…

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Junior Farmers' Club. JAMBEROO

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 August 1934 · page 4

On Monday last, selected members from the Jamberoo Junior Farmers' Club attended an interesting demonstration on the "Pruning of Fruit…

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Ardent Farmers Sydney Writer's Review. Brown Bros. of Collingwood

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 2

Few farmers in this district have turned such fame in the sphere of farm management as the Brown Brothers of "Collingwood," Exeter, their…

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Dairying. Pit Silage. Can Be Made Very Cheaply

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 2

No dairy farmer will ever condemn silage after once having watched cows relish it. Some farmers have condemned, it at times on the score of expense…

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Rural Topics Poultry Poultry-farming Reminders for August

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 20

Examine the male birds to see if they are infested with vermin and also to ascertain if they are keeping in good condition. It is at this time…

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The Dairy Farmers' Co-operative Milk Company Ltd

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 August 1934 · page 4
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The thirty-fourth annual meeting of the Dairy Farmers' Co-operative Milk Company Limited will be held at the registered office of the Society in…

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