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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1939

223 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 12

Gerringong Junior Farmers. Monthly Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 2

There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Advisory Committee of the above, the president (Mr. G. E. Chittick) being in the chair…

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Coastal Dairy Farm Championship Good Prospects for 1939 Competitions Conditions Reviewed Entries Free

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 7

As prospects in all coastal districts have improved considerably since the rain, it is expected that a record entry will be received for the 1939 Coastal…

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A.I.S. Cattle. for South Australia

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 2

A consignment of registered Australian Illawarra Shorthorn heifers will leave Kiama on Monday next for South Australia, having been purchased by…

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Illawarra Central Co-op. Dairy Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 2

The Illawarra Central Co-operative Dairy Society, which has been so successful this year with their buttter exhibits at Constal Shows, scored another…

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Potato Growing Championship. Junior Farmer's Success

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 2

The Potato growing project championship (Constal) conduted by the Junior Farmers Club Council has been won by Clifftord Emery of Gerringong, Emery…

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Cooling Milk on Farms. Milk Board Replies to Criticism

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 1

The Milk Board writes:— Dairymen generally will not be infinenced by the extravagant speeches delivered at the meeting held at West…

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Dairying Cysts in the Udder Harmless and Best Left Alone

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 14

A type of cyst, known as a galatoc[?], is not infrequently met with in the udder of a dairy cow. There may be only one or there may be several,…

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The Sport of Kings and Farmers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 22

Not only has there been a most serious falling off in the number of horses in the State during recent years, but there has been an…

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Coastal Dairy Farm Championships

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 2

As prospects in all coastal districts have improved considerably since the rain, it is expected that a record entry will be received for the…

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Rural Topics Australia's Own Dairy Breed. Complete Survey of £300 Contest

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 2

A comprehensive review of the Australian Illawarra Shorthorn Society's £300 Lactation Herd Test Competition, conducted from…

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Local Committees. for United Pure Bred Dairy Cattle Breders' Association

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 3

A notice of motion was adopted at the annual meeting of the United Pure Bred Dairy Cattle Breeders Association to amend the rules of the Association,…

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Mr. J. J. Hayter. Long Service to Dairy Farmers P.P.U. TRIBUTE

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 2

The valuable services given without stint over a long period of years by Mr. J. J. Hayter, chairman of Norco Co-op. Ltd. and a retiring…

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Australia's Own Dairy Breed. Complete Survey of £300 CONTEST

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 3

A comprehensive review of the Australian Illawarra Shorthorn Society's £300 Lactation Herd Test Competition, conducted from January 1, 1930, to…

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Advertising of Wool Within Australia Important Decision by Australian Wool Board

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 6

For some considerable time, the Australian Wool Board has been considering a Publicity Campaign with the object of promoting the sale of…

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Dairy Science Schools

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 1

Persons wishing to attend department dairy science schools during the winter months should make written application, accompanied by a fee of 5s., to the…

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Dairy Farm Competitions Milk Board Section

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 4

"The Board has much pleasure in joining with "The Farmer and Settler' in another series of Dairy Farm Competitions", said the Chairman of the…

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Winter Schools for Farmers. at Hawkesbury Agricultural College

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 3

It is proposed to hold the usual winter schools at Hawkesbury Agricultural College, Richmond, from 27th June to 7th July. The schools will comprise…

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Dairying Ropy Cream a Sign of Insanitary Conditions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 2

Sanitary conditions in the dairy and its surroundings are essential for the production of choicest quality cream. By way of illustration of this fact,…

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Rural Topics Dairying Ropy Cream. a Sign of Insanitary Conditions

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 24

Sanitary conditions in the dairy and its surroundings are essential for the production of choicest quality cream. By way of illustration…

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The Wider View of Farming. Aims of the Agricultural Bureau

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 4

Farming was no longer a hit-or-miss occupation, but one of the most complicated callings, said Mr. J. Cavanagh, general president of the New South…

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