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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1937

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

Cattle Slaughtering Act

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 2

An amendment of the Act whereby Councils would be able to debar unstamped and uninspected meat coming into their areas was…

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Profitable Dairy Farm

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 19

In this period of droughts, Loan failures, depression, war rumors, etc., it is refreshing to hear of at least one dairy farmer who is holding his…

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Slaughtering of Cattle Deputation to Minister for Health Some Startling Allegations Minister Alarmed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 14

During his visit to Wollongong on Saturday, the Minister for Health (Hon. H. Fitzsimon) met a deputation from Central Illawarra Shire and…

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Junior Farmers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1937 · page 2

In the schedule of the Junior Farmer's competitions at the Sydney Show 1937, Junior Farmer Club Secretaries are directed to inform the Junior Farm…

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Taxation and Farmers. Address at P.P. Union Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 February 1937 · page 2

Mr. R. J. Rodgers, an officer of the Taxation Department, delivered an address to delegates at the quarterly meeting of the Primary Producers'…

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Dairying Essential for Cream Quality Proper Care on the Farm and in Transit

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 11

Proper care on the farm and during transit is essential if cream is to be graded choicest. Second quality cream may be caused by—…

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Rural Topics Dairying. Essential for Cream Quality Proper Care on the Farm and in Transit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 24

Proper care on the farm and during transit is essential if. cream is to be graded choicest. Second quality cream may be caused by—…

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Dairying Three Days' Sickness

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 8

A Queensland Correspondent writes: "We have had the disease very badly up here, but there is really nothing to get alarmed about. If any cattle…

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Gerringong Junior Farmers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1937 · page 2

A meeting or the Advisory Committee and ladies interest in the forthcoming club show held in the pavillion Jubuee Park, 0n Tuesday last Mrs.G…

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Junior Farmers' Shows

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 2

The annual show of the Jamberoo Junior Farmers' Club will be held on the recreation ground on Saturday next, March 6th, to be officially opened by…

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The Farm Home. Mites Occurring in Dwellings

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 24

From time to time, writes an officer of the Entomological Branch of the Department of Agriculture, requests are received for the…

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Rural Topics Dairying. Faulty Milking Methods. As a Cause of Second-grade Cream

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 24

Proper methods of milking are an important factor in the maintenance of quality in cream. Second-grade [?]aints are introduced by:…

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Three Day Sickness in Cattle. Main Points in Treatment

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 2

stockowners are reminded that the most effective treatment for ephemeral fever or three-day sickness is to keep the animals as quiet as possible…

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Jamberoo Junior Farmers. Third Annual Show. Another Great Success

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 2

The third annual show of the Jamberoo Junior Farmers Club was held on the Recreation Ground on Saturday, with a large attendance and in weather conditions, which, except for one sharp shower, were fairly, pleasant. Entries this year showed another…

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Three-day Sickness in Cattle

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 19

Stockowners are reminded that the most effective treatment for ephemeral fever or three day sickness is to keep the animals as quiet as possible…

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Rural Topics Dairying Maintenance of Quality in Cream Involves Thorough Washing of Utensils

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 19

Inefficient washing of utensils is by far the most common cause of cream being graded as other than choicest. Contamination may…

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R.A.S. Cattle Judges

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 March 1937 · page 2

The Federal Council of the Australian Illawarra Shorthorn Society has been in communication with the Royal Agricultural Society regarding a…

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How Much Commercial Butter? a Useful Conversion Table

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 March 1937 · page 2

By use of the table given below dairy farmers who submit their cows for testing and recording for production will be enabled to convert the weight…

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A Profitable Practice. on the Dairy Farm

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 March 1937 · page 1

If the manurial droppings are not harrowed regularly, after each grazing, they produce patches of rank growth which are left by stock throughout the…

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Gerringong Junior Farmers. a Successful Show. Presentation to Mr. Carse

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 March 1937 · page 2

The Gerringong District Junior Farmers' Club held their third annual show on Saturday on the Jubilee Park, the function being a great success, with about six hundred entries. The weather conditions were very pleasant, and a most enjoyable time was spent by…

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