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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1939

223 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 12

Wollongong Carrier Subjected Sheep to Pain

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 11

In the Bulli Police Court on Friday, before Mr. Balmain, S.M., Gordon O. Johnson pleaded not guilty to conveying sheep in a manner to subject…

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Dairying Objectionable Flavours in Cream Often Due to Unhealthy Cows

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 6

It is generally claimed that milk when drawn from the cow is free from all contamination, but there is no guarantee that the freshly-drawn…

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Berry Training Farm. Manager Criticised

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

At the meeting, of the Southern branch of the Australian Illawarra Shorthorn Society, held at Kiama yesterday, a letter was received from Mr…

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Nature's Prank. Plum Crop in Winter. Phenomenon at Rosehill. Few Leaves on Tree

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 22

The following is from the "Warwick "News." (Queensland) and refers to Mr. J. Buckley, formerly mayor of Shellharbour:…

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Gerringong Junior Farmers Annual Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 July 1939 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Gerringong District Junior Farmers' Club was held on Tuesday, July 11th, when a very interesting report was given of the year's…

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Victorian Purchase of A.I.S. CATTLE From Shellharbour

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 7

Last month's sales of Australian Illawarra Shorthorn cattle from "The Hill" Stud, owned by Mr. C. R. Dunster, Shellharbour, include a draft of…

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New Manager the Dairy Farmers' Co-op. Milk Coy. Ltd

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 7

At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Dairy Farmers' Co operative Milk Co. Ltd., on the 10th July, the position of General Manager…

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Dairying Difficulty Year for the Dairying Industry the Need for Fodder Conservation

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 1

The 1938-39 season has been one of the most difficult ever experienced in the dairying industry in this State. Production of butter was about 13,000,…

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Dairy Farmers' Milk Co

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 July 1939 · page 3

At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Dairy Farmers' Co-operative Milk Co. Ltd., on the 10th July, the position of general manager of the Company was…

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Junior Farmers. Preparations for Melbourne Royal Show

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 July 1939 · page 3

The progress of the Junior Farmer Movement is shown by the following extract from the Melbourne "Leader" regarding preparations for the Royal…

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Shoalhaven Dairy Farmers Invite Milk Board to Visit Nowra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 6

"Shoalhaven News" writes:—Farmers from all parts of the Central South Coast assembled in large numbers at the Nowra School of Arts on Monday…

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Milk Board Farm Competition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 6
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

An invitation is extended to dairy farmers and others interested to attend the field days to be held in connection with the farm competition…

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Milk Board Farm Competition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 July 1939 · page 1

The Milk Board writes:—"An invitation is extended to dairy farmers and others interested to attend the field days to be held in connection with the…

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Berry Training Farm. Advisory Committee

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 July 1939 · page 3

A meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Australian Shorthorn Society for the Berry Training Farm was held In the Kiama School of Arts on…

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Rural Topics Dairying to Relieve the Butter Situation Manufacture of Other Dairy Products

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 August 1939 · page 4

Much consideration is at present being given in this State to the possible manufacture of other dairy products in order to reduce…

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Junior Farmers. Central Council

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 August 1939 · page 3

The quarterly meeting of the Central Council of Junior Farmers' Clubs was held last week. An important decision was the…

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Associate Judges. Junior Farmers Suggested

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 August 1939 · page 2

At a recent meeting of the committee of the Berry A. and H. Association a request was received from the Berry Junior Farmers' Advisory Committee…

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The Farm Home Control of the Small Black Ant an Effective Bait

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 13

During the past three years very satisfactory results have followed attempts to clean up invasions by the small black ant in houses in Sydney,…

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Dairying Aspect of the Dairy As a Factor Ix Winter Comfort

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 August 1939 · page 14

The location, particularly the aspect, of dairy premises is important in relation both to the quality of dairy products and the comfort of the…

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