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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1938

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Dirt Breeds Flies. Why Refuse Should Not Be Tolerated Near the Dairy

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 1

Many flies in the house or dairy indicate accumulations of refuse materials on or near the premises. Flies, as well as being a nuisance,…

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Illawarra Central Co-op. Dairy Society. Election of Directors

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 2

The adjourned general meeting of suppliers and shareholders of the Illawarra Central Co-operative Dairy Society was held on Wednesday afternoon in the…

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Annual Meeting. Jamberoo Junior Farmers' Club

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 4

The annual mooting of the Jamboroo Junior Farmers' Club was held in the School of Arts on Monday, 5th September, The president (Mr. Kevin…

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Gerringong Junior Farmers' Club

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 September 1938 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Gerringong Junior Farmers' Club, the District Supervisor (Mr. Chalmers) gave a very interesting demonstration on…

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Better Returns from Better Pastures. Good Feeding Essential for Profitable Dairying

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 September 1938 · page 1

A herd must be well fed if it is to produce to its maximum ability, and good pastures are no less important than good cows. Good cows and good…

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Dairy Science School

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 September 1938 · page 3

The Dairy Science School, originally sot down for Moss Vale, will now he held at Nowra from the 20th to 30th September, inclusive. At this school…

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Rural Topics Dairying Good Pasture Plus Silage for Maintenance of Milk Yields

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 5

The advantage to be gained from [?]op-dressing and other methods of pasture improvement are becoming increasingly evident to dairy…

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Cattle Fair Mooted

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 October 1938 · page 3

Thu Southern Branch of the Australian Illawarra Shorthorn Society is considering the holding of a big cattle fair, at Kiama on 30th January next, on what…

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Western Dairy Society Dubbo

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 8

At the meeting of the Central Western Dairy Society, Dubbo, the annual report disclosed that the output of butter for the year was 108,387 lbs.;…

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Good Cattle

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 October 1938 · page 3

Mr. A. J. Dawen, of Kiama, who goes in for good Jersey cattle, recently purchased Sunnyridge Noble Daphne (from Ellerdale Daphne's Amethyst) and…

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Feeding of Dairy Cows. in Relation to Milk Production

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 October 1938 · page 3

It is generally known that the milk yields con be greatly increased with the same cows, if they are properly and sufficiently fed. In good seasons herds…

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Maize Growing. Cultivation of Crop-during Growth

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 October 1938 · page 2

The cultivation of the growing maize crop is essential for two main reasons —first for the destruction of weeds, and secondly for the conservation of soil…

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Dairying

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 7

No fewer than sixteen Jersey cows, all ages, produced over 500 lb. butter fat in 273 days under official test in N.S.W. for the months March to…

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Rural Topics Dairying. Feeding and Dairy Cows.in Relation to Milk Production

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 October 1938 · page 24

It is generally known thai the milk yields can be greatly increased with the same cows,if they are properly and sufficiently fed. In good…

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Dairying. Quality Dairy Products, Dependent on Good Buildings

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 October 1938 · page 24

Building's used for the milking of cows and for the handling, treatment, and storage of milk and cream should be situated and constructed…

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Junior Farmers' Club. Meeting at Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 October 1938 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Gerringong Junior Farmers' Club was held in the Public School, Gerringong, on Tuesday 11th October. In the absence of…

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Quality Dairy Products. Dependent on Good Buildings

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 October 1938 · page 4

Buildings used for the milking of cows and for the handling, treatment, and storage of milk and cream should he situated and constructed so as to…

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1939 Royal Show. Amendments to Dairy Cattle Classification

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 October 1938 · page 2

Following on a previous announcement that Peters' American Delicacy Co. had decided to discontinue their special prizes for the type and utility…

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Waste on the Farm. Loss Through Neglect of Machinery

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 October 1938 · page 1

Appreciable loss from waste takes place on many farms—most farmers would probably be surprised if they realised the financial leakage from this…

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Cleaning Dairy Premises. an Adequate Water Supply Essential

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 October 1938 · page 2

To keep dairy premises, and particularly the floors, in a clean condition, an sample supply of water is necessary. The limited quantity of water so frequently…

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