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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1940

195 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 10

Leadership Camp. for Girl Juior Farmers

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 4

During the week of January 4th to 11th, the first Leadership Camp for Girl Junior Farmers ever to be held in New South Wales was conducted at "Illyria"…

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Dairying Veteran A.i.s. Breeder Breed's Reputation in N.z

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 February 1940 · page 7

A name closely associated with the early days of the Australian Illawarra Shorthorn is "Wright," two half brothers—Messrs. Ritchie and Wright…

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Cattle Capsized

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 2

An accident which night have had serious results occurred on Friday morning last, when Mr. E. S. Glenn's lorry was taking cattle front Mr. J. W…

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Coastal Dairy Farm Competitions

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 3

At a meeting of the organising committee it was decided that entries for the Coastal Dairy Farm Competitions, conducted by the "Farmer and Settler"…

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Junior Farmers' Central Council. New Booklets Issued

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 2

At the recent quarterly meeting of the Central Council of Junior Farmers' Clubs, it was stated that two new booklets have been prepared for club…

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Cattle Slaughtering in Central Illawarra Department Suggests Abattoirs

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 4

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Minister for Health:— With reference to your personal…

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DAIRYING Building Up the Fat Content ARTICLE No. 1

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 8

In a former article on this subject, it was shown that the Board's request to suppliers to conform to a butter fat standard of 3.4 per cent, was in the…

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Rural Topics Dairying. Maintenance of Quality in Cream

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 18

Menace of Dirty Utensils. Inefficient washing of utensils is by far the most common cause of cream being graded as other than…

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Big Sale of Illawarra Cattle

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 4

One hundred and fifty head of registreed pure bred A.I.S. stock were purchased in the Richmond River district this week by Mr. B. Elsley, grazier and…

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Jamberoo Junior Farmers. Committee Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 1

There was a good attendance at the meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Jamberoo Junior Farmers' Club, held in the School of Arts on…

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Dirty Dairy Utensils. As a Cause of Inferior Quality Cream

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 1

In pointing out the necessity for the utmost care in the washing of dairy utensils, both morning and night, a Departmental Dairy instructor stresses the…

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Dairying Good Production Recorded

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 2

Four daughters of Parkview Excelsior recently completed official tests at the Parkview Australian Illawarra Shorthorn stud of Messrs. H. Dudgeon…

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Rural Topics Dairying. Dirty Dairy Utensils As a Cause of Inferior Quality Cream

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 22

In pointing out the necessity for the utmost care in the washing of dairy utensils, both morning and night, a departmental instructor…

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Junior Farmers. Gerringong Club Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Gerringong Junior Farmers' Club was held last week, Mr. G. E. Chittick, president, in the chair,…

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Dairying Dirty Dairy Utensils As a Cause of Inferior Quality Cream

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 12

In pointing put the necessity for the utmost care in the washing of dairy utensils, both morning and night, a departmental dairy instructor stresses…

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Butter Price. Increase Wanted

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 3

The Central Hunter District Council of the Primary Producers' Union endorsed a motion urging a higher butter price…

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Junior Farmers' Show. Excelent Entries for Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 2

Entries are pouring in for the Jamberoo Junior Farmers' Show, which will eventuate on Saturday next, 2nd March, and present indications are that…

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Dairy Export Board Elections

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 1

The roll of primary producers entitled to vote it the forthcoming election of producers. and co-operative factory representatives on the Australian…

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Storage of Root Crops. Method of Pitting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 2

When root crops have to be harvested and are not required for immediate use, certain types may be stored during the winter and early spring months in…

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Dairy Cattle at Royal Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 19

Dairy cattle at the Royal Show Show will furnish tangible proof of the progress being made by this industry. Entries received indicate that…

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