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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1939

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

Show Cattle. Departmental Restrictions. Minister's Decision

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 2

That cattle' are contacts after treatment, whether they are on a showground amongst untested cattle or at home on the farm, Is the…

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Junior Farmers

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 February 1939 · page 2

With the Gerringong and Jamberoo Club Shows coining on early next month, members are getting busy, and secretaries will have plenty to do in…

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Dairying Fodder Crops for Dairy Farmers to Maintain Production

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 9

If the dairy farmer was to keep up the production of his cows he must keep up the supply of feed pointed out a special agricultural instructor of…

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Rural Topics Dairying. Fodder Crops for Dairy Farmers. to Maintain Production

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 21

If the dairy farmer was to keep up the production of his cows he must keep up the supply of feed, pointed out a special agricultural instructor…

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Fodder Crops for Dairy Farmers to Maintain Production

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 4

If the dairy farmer was to keep up the production of his cows he must keep up the supply of feed, pointed out a special agricultural Instructor of the…

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Berry Show Keen Competition in the Cattle Sections Splendid Exhibition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 2

The Berry Show commenced yesterday in ideal weather. There was 11 light shower early in the morning, but while the show was in progress conditions…

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Berry Training Farm Minister's Visit

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 February 1939 · page 3

The fine new block of dairy buildings at the Berry Training Farm will be officially opened next Wednesday afternoon February 8th, by the Hon. D. H…

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Dairying

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 2

According to the "Commercial Motor" (Eng.) the transport of milk other than in motor tankers should be revolutionised by the production of a machine…

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Rural Topics Dairying. Blending of Cream. Greater Care Necessary

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 2

The hot, dry, dusty conditions experienced this summer have rendered it doubly necessary to exercise every care to preserve the quality…

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New Dairy Buildings. at Berry Training Farm. Official Opening by Minister for Education

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 2

The fine new dairy buildings at the Berry Training Farm were officially opened by the Hon. D. H. Drummond, M.L.A., Minister for Education on…

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Berry Farm Illawarras. Good Sales

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 4

A line of high-quality Australian Illawarra Shorthorn heifers from the well-known undine, Songstress and Melba families was recently acquired…

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

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 4
Also in The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser

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

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Dairying

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 16

The North Coast Butter Factories' Association," at a meeting in Lismore, fixed the price for January supplies of butter at 12½d a 1b. This is an…

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Rural Topics Dairying Drought and Its Lessons Need for Fodder Conservation

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 2

Only a few months back, when there was an abundance of pasturage in most dairying districts following the excellent spring, it was suggested…

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Junior Farmers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 2

Cliff Emery and Douglas Blow, of the Gerringong Club, have been appointed to judge the agricultural and vegetable sections respectively at the forthcoming…

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Federal Control of Dairying. Illawarra District Council. Proposal

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 3

The Illawarra District Council meeting at Kangaroo Valley submitted a proposal to the last quarterly meeting of the Central Executive Council of the…

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Good News for Farmers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 7

Veatey Bros, have decided to erect a £20,000 bacon factory at Riverstone, and as far as possible pigs intended for it are to be bought in the country,…

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Dairying Overstocking of Dairy Cows Why the Practice Is Objectionable

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 13

When newly calved cattle are displayed for sale, it frequently happens that the owner, desiring to attract attention to the capacity of the udder,…

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Rural Topics Dairying Overstocking of Dairy Cows Why VilE Practice Is Objectionable

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 24

When newly calved cattle are displayed for sale, it frequently happens that the owner, desiring to attract attention to the capacity of…

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