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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1938

190 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 10

Rations for Dairy Cows. Must Be Balanced, Palatable and Economical

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 2

Rations for dairy cows must not only be "balanced" (contain the elements of nutrition in desirable proportions), but they must be appetising also, and if they…

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Special Broadcast For Farmers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 3

The Victorian Division of the Australian Broadcasting Commission has arranged a dairying broadcast almost, if not quite, unique in its method…

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Rural Topics Dairying. Rations for Dairy Cows. Must Be Balanced, Palatable and Economical

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 2

Rations for dairy cows must not only be "balanced" (contain the elements of nutrition in desirable proportions), but they must be…

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Dairying Dehorning of Dairy Cattle Treatment of the Calf

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 14

Horns of dairy cattle serve no useful purpose, and are a source of much danger and annoyance. Only in the case of high-class animals that are…

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Rural Topics Dairying Dehorning of Dairy Cattle Treatment of the Calf

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 2

Horns of dairy cattle serve no useful purpose, and are a source of much danger and annoyance. Only in the case of high-class animals that…

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Gerringong Junior Farmers Club. Finalising Arrangements for the Annual Show

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 2

At the recent monthly meeting of the above, the president (Mr. G. E. Chittick) was in the chair, and there was a large attendance of members and…

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Farmer's Reports

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 10

Austinmer Beach.—The matter of a kerb construction along the parking area was previously reported on and recommenced at an estimated cost of…

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Rural Topics Dairying Feeding Op Dairy Cows Three Main Needs

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 19

If dairy cows are to be profitable they must be adequately fed—adequately that is, not merely in the sense of bulk but in relation to…

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Jamberoo Junior Farmers. Dance and Euchre Party

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 2

The Jamberoo Junior Farmers' Club held a euchre party and dance in the School of Arts on Thursday evening last. A large crowd was present and…

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Coastal Dairy Farm Competition. Entries Close at End of April

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 2

With the object of stimulating up-to-date methods of herd and pasture improvement and fodder conservation, a coastal, dairy farm competition will be…

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Jamberoo Junior Farmers' Show Another Big Success. Wonderful Display of Exhibits

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 2

With new records established in every section, and also in attendance, the annual show of the Jamberoo Junior Farmers', Club which was held on Saturday fast, was a function of which everyone concerned may well proud. Staged in the delightful…

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Value of the Dairying Industry Statistician's Review Australia's Position

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 3

During the past five years, the recorded production of milk in Australia has averaged 1,117,000,000 gallons per annum. Of this quantity 913,000,000…

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Dairying Where Paspalum Fails Methods Necessary for Consistent Dairying Production

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 3

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

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

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 21

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

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Gerringong Junior Farmers' Show. To-day (Saturday)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 2

Given fine weather, the Gerringong Junior Farmers' Club Show, which' eventuates to-day (Saturday) is likely to equal, if not eclipse, the success of…

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An Unexpected Prize. at Gerringong Junior Farmers' Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 2

At the Gerringong Junior Farmers' Show last Saturday None Sharpe received an unexpected prize in the shape of a kiss from Sir Archibald Howle,…

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Dairying Reconstruction of Dairy Premises Many in Need of Remodelling

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 3

The need for the reconstruction or replacement of dairy premises present's itself to many dairymen every year— more so in recent years, as the…

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Test Farms. Proposal for Government Action

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 4

"As a means of assisting to discover butter production costs on the basis of wage and salary rates, etc., as applying to general industries, we request the…

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Training Farm

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 4

Mr. P. Waller, manager of the Welfare Training Farm, has reason to be pleased with the following lactation tests recorded by various members of…

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Farm Training for Youths. Facilities Provided by Department of Agriculture

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 March 1938 · page 1

An, excellent demand exists for the employment of youths amongst farmers and graziers. It is required, however, that the youths shall have had some…

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