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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1940

195 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 10

North Coast Dairymen

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 8

At the annual meeting of the Wingham Co-op. Co., the chairman', said: "On account of the shortage of milk in the milk zone, we arranged…

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Junior Farmers. and War Effort

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 November 1940 · page 4

The Central Council of Junior Farmers' Clubs has recommended that club members throughout the State should co-operate wherever possible…

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For Better Dairy Products. Advantages of Up-to-date Farm Buildings

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 November 1940 · page 5

Apart from the fact that the law imposes certain obligations on persons who erect dairy farm buildings, there are many other good reasons…

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Berry Training Farm. Sale of Young Stock

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 November 1940 · page 3

The major portion of young stock recently sold from the A.I.S. stud of Berry Training Farm are all from officially tested dams. Berry Senator,…

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Milk Test Butter Fat Content

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 8

In Parliament, Mr. W. Davies M.L.A. asked the Minister for Health whether the Milk Board imposes a butterfat content test on the morning's…

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Straight Talk by Picton Dairy Farmers Parliamentary Representation Suggested

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 8

According to a report in the "Picton Post," the members of the Picton Branch of the Country Milk Suppliers' Association are resentful of the…

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Amalgamation Mooted Dairy Farmers Milk Co. and Fresh Food & Ice Co

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 November 1940 · page 3

The possibility of an amalgamation between the Dairy Farmers' Co-operative Milk Company and the Fresh Food & Ice Company was…

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Junior Farmers. Enjoyable Trip

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 November 1940 · page 4

Members of local Junior Farmers' Clubs ,and Advisory Committees had an enjoyable and interesting time on Wednesday at a field day held, on the…

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Junior Farmers' Council. Mr. Chalmers Transferred

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 November 1940 · page 4

The quarterly meeting of the Central Council of Junior Farmers Clubs was held in Sydney on Friday, November 1st. The chairman (Mr…

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Advances to Dairy Farmers Evasive Answer

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 November 1940 · page 3

In Parliament, Mr. Davies, M.L.A., asked the Premier: Is it a fact that the State Government guaranteed the Federal Government's loan to the…

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British Scientists at Service Crop Failures Diagnosed Free in English Laboratory

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 November 1940 · page 2

An English scientific laboratory offers Australian farmers a unique service without charge. Any farmer in Australia can now…

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Dairying Glenburn Arrivals Interesting Blood Lines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 November 1940 · page 5

Messrs. East Bros., of Glenburn, Jamberoo, report the arrival in their A.I.S. stud of two good red heifers. One is Glenburn Diamond 50th, by…

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Advance to Dairy Farmers. Questions in Parliament

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 November 1940 · page 5

Following is Hansard report of question asked in the Legislative by Mr. W. Davies:— Is it a fact that the State…

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Junior Farmers Protest. Transfer of Supervisor

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 November 1940 · page 2

A special meeting of the Advisory committees of the Illawarra and Shoalhaven Districts of Junior Farmers was held recently at Nowra…

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Petrol Rationing and the Dairying Industry

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 November 1940 · page 5

Misunderstandings about the application of petrol rationing to the dairying industry have been cleared up following a conference between…

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Advances to Farmers Official to Visit Dapto

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 November 1940 · page 13

An official from the State Treasury will visit Dapto to-day to discuss the question of advances to district farmers. He will arrive by the Daylight…

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Rural Topics Dairying the Dairyman's Problems Increased by Warmer Weather

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 November 1940 · page 18

The unseasonably hot weather already experienced in most dairying districts should act as a reminder of the extra precautions which it is…

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Illawarra Central Dairy Society

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 November 1940 · page 3

At the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Illawarra Co-operative Central Dairy Society, Albion Park, held on Wednesday, tributes…

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Plight of Dairy Farmers Cattle Being Sold Interesting Items

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 November 1940 · page 5

South Coast cattle are still being sent to inland districts in the hope of saving their lives. A local cattle dealer, in three…

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Horses, Cattle, Sheep & Pigs Are Being Shipped From Britain to Four Continents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 November 1940 · page 2

Four continents have been making purchases of British pedigree livestock since Germany's invasions cut breeders off from several important sources…

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