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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1937

234 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 12

Fundamentals in Profitable Dairying. "Breed, Feed and Weed"

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 January 1937 · page 4

The three fundamentals that make for profitable dairying are better herds, better pastures, and better feeding methods, points out a departmental dairy…

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Spreading Fast New Cattle Disease in Queensland. Low Mortality Rate. Brisbane

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 7

Officials of the Agricultural Department said to-day that the "three days' sickness" had spread through cattle herds in Queensland at an amazing…

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Out with the Sheep at 86 at One Time He Suffered From Rheumatism

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 5

Going out with the sheep, miles, from home, this old farmer has forgotten all about the rheumatism that once kept him indoors. Like many thousands of…

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Turf Randwick Mishap Was a Blessing in Disguise for the Jamieson Stable Lutharna Failed in Randwick Novice But Landed Big Wagers in Open Company, at Warwick Farm. Bailey Payten's Pair of Smart Two Year Olds

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 2

Latharna's defeat of Loud Applause, in the Warwick Farm January Handicap on Saturday, suggests that if Jack Jamieson had prepared this…

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Rural Topics Dairying. Fundamentals in Profitable Dairying "Breed, Feed and Weed"

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 January 1937 · page 2

The three fundamentals that make for profitable dairying are better herds, better pastures, and better feeding methods, points out a…

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Australian Dairy Produce Board. Election of Representatives

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 January 1937 · page 2

The period for which the representatives at present on the Australian Dairy Produce Board were elected will expire on the 30th April, 1937. The…

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Three Days Sickness Sweeping Through Queensland Cattle

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 5

As a result of three-day sickness among cattle, Brisbane is again threatened with a milk shortage. The disease is daily widening its influence…

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Australian Dairy Produce Board Election of Representatives

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 8

The period for which the representatives at present on the Australian Dairy Produce Board were elected will expire on the 30th April, 1937. The…

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Rural Topics Dairying Albuminous Cream Often Traceable to Contamination From Stagnant Water

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 2

Experience extending over many years has shown that one of the most common sources of the flavour in cream known as "albuminous" is…

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To Dairymen Australian Dairy Produce Board Election of Representatives

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 January 1937 · page 15

The period for which the representatives at present on the Australian Dairy Produce Board were elected will expire on the 30th April, 1937…

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Dairy Competition Postponed

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 2

It has been decided to postpone the 1937 dairy farm championship competitions for 12 month. This step was not taken without a thorough investigation…

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Junior Farmers. for England

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 1

A challenge issued to Australian Junior farmers to pit their skill against young stock experts from many countries has been accepted, and efforts are…

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Junior Farmers' Club. Gerringong Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Gerringong District Junior Farmers' Club was held on Tuesday night, the president (Mr. J. J. Quinn) in the chair, and a good…

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Junior Farmers. Jamberoo Club

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 January 1937 · page 2

In his final report before leaving for Hawkesbury College, Mr. Carse, district organiser for the Junior Farmers' Movement, reported that club…

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Rural Topics Dairying. Feeding Value of Silage As Compared with Pasture

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 22

Farmers frequently ask if silage is equal in feeding value to green grass, and it must be paid at once, states a departmental publication, that it is…

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Junior Farmers

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 2

Delegates from District Junior Farmers' Club met at Kiama on Friday night last to make arrangements for the proposed farewell to Mr. G. M. D…

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Dairying Three Days Sickness

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 3

A North Queensland correspondent writes: The three-days sickness which has made its appearance amongst Queensland cattle seldom proves fatal…

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Dairying Fundamentals in Profitable Dairying. "Breed, Feed and Weed."

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 8

The three fundamentals that make for profitable dairying are better herds, better pastures, and better feeding methods, points out a departmental…

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Junior Farmers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 2

We understand that Mr. Arthur J. Chalmers will succeed Mr. G. M. D. Carse as supervisor of Junior Framers' Clubs on the South Coast and…

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Jamberoo Junior Farmers. Preparing for the Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 3

A meeting of the Jamberoo Junior Farmers' Club was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday last, with an excellent attendance of committeemen…

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