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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1936

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

Dairying Cooling of Milk. Prospect of Delivery in Frozen Cubes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 2

One had only to visit country districts to see what a variety of methods were used for milk cooling, observed Mr. W. J. Williams, Superintendent of…

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Rural Topics Dairying the Pit Silo Cheapest Method of Ensiling Fodder

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 2

There is no cheaper or quicker met hod of ensiling fodder than by pitting it, observes a departmental pamphlet. In excavating a pit of the…

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Coastal Dermatitis in Dairy Cattle. Caused by Feeding on Smart Weed

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 3

The Departmental District Veterinary Officer (North) records that a number of cases of coastal dermatitis are reported in the Murwillumbah district…

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Junior Farmers

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 2

The Junior Farmers' exhibit at the Royal Show has earned high praise for its excellence. Fifty boys are in camp at the showground all spending a…

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Rural Topics Dairying. Feeding for High Production Method Followed with Hawkesbury Agricultural College Herd

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 April 1936 · page 16

The fame of the Hawkesbury Agricultural College Jersey Herd is world-wide due mainly to record producers like Wagga Gladys, Rich[?]ong…

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Junior Farmers

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 April 1936 · page 4

The New South Wales team of Junior Farmers is to be congratulated on winning second prize in the interstate competition at the Sydney Royal Show. The…

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Poultry Farming Reminders for April

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 April 1936 · page 4

Any renovations which are necessary to the brooding plant should be attended to before the hatching season commences, and if the chicken pens have…

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Dairying Cream Separators

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 3

The only major improvements in cream separator construction for many years are embodied in the latest Lister Ball-bearing Cream Separator. It is…

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Dairying Indus Try Defended

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 5

Speaking in the Legislative Council on the second reading of the Milk Industry Investigation Bill, the Hon. A. N. Binks said: I am sorry I am forced…

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Rural Topics Dairying. Where Paspalum Fails. Methods Necessary for Consistent Dairying Production

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 2

It is with respect to consistency of production that most dairy-farmers fail.. Most of our coastal districts have become overrun with paspalum,…

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Surf Notes North Beach Surf Club (Farmer)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 16

The surfing season has definitely finished and no more patrols will be required. The air has certainly got the nip in it but whether cold or hot…

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Free Agricultural Training. at Government Experiment Farms

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 2

The Minister for Agriculture (Hon. Hugh Main, M.L.A.) states that there are several vacancies at the Government Experiment Farms at Cowra and…

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Sowing Lucerne with a Cover Crop. Not Generally to Be Recommended

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 April 1936 · page 3

Owing to the slow growth of lucerne during the first six months many farmers are tempted to sow it with another crop, such as wheat or oats, from which…

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Rural Topics Dairying. Cysts in the Udder. Harmless and Best Left Alone

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 22

A type of cyst, known as a galactocele, is not infrequently met with in the udder of the dairy cow. There may be only one or there may be…

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Subdivision of Paddocks Should Precede Improvement of Dairy Pastures

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 April 1936 · page 2

Discussing in a current article means of improving the carrying capacity of local pastures, the departmental agricultural instructor stationed on the far…

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Dairying Subdivision of Paddocks. Should Precede Improvement of Dairy Pastures

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 4

Discussing in a current article means of improving the carrying capacity of local pastures, the departmental agricultural instructor stationed on the…

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Rural Topics Dairying Subdivision of Paddocks Should Precede Improvement of Dairy Pastures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 22

Discussing in a current article means of improving the carrying capacity of local pastures, the depart mental agricultural instructor…

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Berry Farm Cattle

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1936 · page 2

The Mid-Rivers branch of the A.[?].S. Cattle Breeders Association prevailed upon their member, the Hon. L. O. Martin, to get the Child Welfare…

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Cattle Grids. at Ourie Park

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 May 1936 · page 2

Ald. cooke at the meeting of the Gerringong Council last Monday, drew attention to the fact that, although it was decided to instal two grid crossings…

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Rural Topics Dairying. Minerals for Dairy Cows. Bone-chewing a Sign of Deficiency

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 May 1936 · page 24

An adequate supply of minerals is essential for the health of cattle. Practically the whole of the soil of this State suffers to a greater or…

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