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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1938

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Cleansing of Dairy Premises. an Ample Water Supply Essential

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 3

The provisions of ample water supplies at all times for, the washing of dairy utensils as well as the floors of the milking shed, dairy and inner or…

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Junior Farmers. Competition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 March 1938 · page 2

"Well done, Kyogle", such was the initial remark of Mr. A. F. Gray, Chief Piggery Instructor of New South Wales, when he announced the winner of the…

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Royal Show Cattle. Large Increase in Entries

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 2

Regardless of the fact that the Royal Agricultural Society decided to restrict exhibits in the Dairy Cattle Section to three entries in tiny particular class by…

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Dairy Farms Coastal Championship. Attracts Interest

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 1

Several entries have been received already for the coastal dairy farm competition, organised by the "Farmer & Settler" in conjunction With the…

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Sale of Dairy Farm

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 10

William Wright and Wilbur James Wright claimed £400 from Charles L. East, damages for misrepresentation arising out of the sale of a…

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Rural Topics Dairy Farms. Coastal Championship Attracts Interest

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 25

Several entries have been received already for the coastal dairy farm competition, organised by the "Farmer and Settler," in conjunction…

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Late John Cropper Death Accidental

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 16

"This accident illustrates the great danger of crossing the railway line at unauthorised places and should he a warning…

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Junior Farmers. Gerringong Club

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 April 1938 · page 3

At the recent meeting of the Gerringong Junior Farmers' Club, the president Mr. G. Chittick was in the chair, and there was a good attendance of…

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Butter Quota Reduced

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 2

Because of the falling off in butter production in Australia, the Australian Dairy Produce Board has decided to restrict exports of butter to 1,500 tons…

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Rural Topics Dairying. Quality in Cream How to Safeguard It

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 22

Of the various defects which resuit in cream being graded other than "choicest," it is surprising how many are due wholly or in part to…

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Water for Dairy Cattle

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 2

For the best results from dairy cows the water supply should be of good quality, plentiful, and easy of access. Running water and troughs are much…

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Advantage of Early Ploughing. for Maize Crops

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 2

Too many maize growers still allow their land to lie under the old stalks during the winter, and are content with a spring ploughing to prepare the land…

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Junior Farmers' Age Limit

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 2

The Junior Farmers' club Council is to be asked to consider the advisability of extending the present age limit for junior farmer membership from 21 years…

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Rural Topics Dairying. Unsatisfactory Cream Stirrers. As a Cause for Second-grade Cream

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 3

A note in the current Agricultural Gazette draws attention to cases of second-grade cream which investigation by a departmental dairy…

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Increases Winter Production. Cheaply-made Rug for Dairy Cows

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 May 1938 · page 2

Where proper shelter is not provided for stock not only is their resistance to disease reduced, but much food material is wasted in "warming the wind", or in…

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Dairy Farmers' Milk Co. Plans for Wollongong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 May 1938 · page 1

Plans are being considered by the board of directors of the Dairy Farmers' Co-op. Milk Co., Ltd., for the erection of premises and installation of plant, to…

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Junior Farmers. Important Changes

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 May 1938 · page 3

Several Important changes in the constitution of the Junior Farmers' Clubs were made at the last quarterly meeting of the Council, held in Sydney after…

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Frank McCaffrey. State Pioneer Dairy Expert. Historian of Illawarra

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 May 1938 · page 1

Full of years and worthy of it generous meed of honour in remembrance, Mr. Frank McCaffrey, whose name is indelibly associated with Illawarra…

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What of the Farmer? Canberra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 10

Speaking on the question of National Insurance, the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Curtin) said: "Another class which should be considered were…

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Junior Farmers' Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 6

At the annual meeting of the Moss Vale Agricultural Bureau, which was held in the Soldiers' Memorial Rooms last Monday evening, Mr. A. C. Brown…

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