Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Farming & the land, all years

Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1942

215 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 11

Cattle Evacuation Official Statement "Stay Put" Order

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 2

Voluntary dispersal of life stock from the coastal areas of N.S.W. and Queensland is now being officially discouraged, and will not be…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Dairying History

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 3

The proposal to have compiled a history of the dairying industry has been deferred. The matter was referred to last…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Quality of Eggs Influence of Handling on the Farm

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 2

Many farmers in country districts who send eggs to the Egg Marketing Board's Depots, complain of the grading down of their products and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Backing Up the Farmers Milk Price Increase Vindicated

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 4

The special committee appointed by the Central Executive of the New South Wales branch of the A.L.P., has found that the action of the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

South Africa's Sheep Provide Lifeboat Gloves for Shipwrecked Mariners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 4

The skins of South African sheep are to-day helping to save the lives of shipwrecked British sailors. Sheepskin gloves, large and warm…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Illawarra Central Co-op. Dairy Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 3

About a month ago when the drought was at its worst and the outlook at its gloomiest, the directors of the Illawarra Central Dairy Co…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

United Pure Breeders Cattle Evacuation

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 5

The following matters came before the United Pure Breeders' Association at their recent meeting:— A letter from the Southern branch…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Dairy Drive For Steel

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 1

The Canadian dairy industry has undertaken a drive to collect from producers throughout the country, milk and cream cans which have…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Man Power Reservations For Dairy Industry

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 2

After protracted negotiations between the Primary Producers' Union and the Director-General of Manpower, Mr. Wurth, a schedule of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Dairy Farmers And Military Exemption Magistrate's Views

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 April 1942 · page 3

Mr. J. A. S Balmain, P.M., who also presides at Kiama, Albion Park, and other district courts, last week, at Bega, dealt with a number of…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Temperament in Dairy Cows Aggressive Animals

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 April 1942 · page 2

Some cows are naturally aggressive, while others are timid. The aggressive beast is a menace in the assembly, yard arid may cause…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Dairymen Exempt Man-Power Regulations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 1

Man-power regulations covering the call-up of men engaged in the dairying industry have been issued by the Director - General, Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Rural Topics Dairying Temperament in Dairy Cows Aggressive Animals Best Disposed of or De-horned

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 18

Some cows are naturally aggressive, while others are timid. The aggressive beast is a menace in the assembly yard and may cause considerable…

Continued on Trove, page 18 →

Rural Topics Dairying Culling of Dairy Cows Factors Controlling Capacity to Gather Food

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 April 1942 · page 15

When culling the dairy herd it is necessary to consider not only the productive capacity of the cows but also their desirability on the grounds…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

Junior Farmers Gerringong Club Monthly Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1942 · page 5

There was a good attendance of members at the usual monthly meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Gerringong Junior Farmers' Club,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Culling Dairy Herds Ease of Milk Important Consideration

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1942 · page 4

An important consideration when culling, the dairy herd is the ease With which the animal can be milked. The principal factors which influence…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

H. CHITTICK Champion Junior Farmer

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 4

Henry Chittick, of Jamberoo, is congratulated on winning the junior, potato-growing championship of Coastal New South Wales of the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Farmers Criticised Man Power Question

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 4

In the course of a published statement last week the Deputy Director General of Man-power (Mr. Bellemore) criticised farmers with…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Dairy Science School, 1942 Applications Close 31st May

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 May 1942 · page 1

Persons wishing to attend dairy science schools during the winter months should make written application, accompanied by a fee of 10/6…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Rural Topics Illawarra Cattle SAlES

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 4

Immediately after Mr. A. M. Smith's sale, at Vest Dapto, a more general break in the dry conditions occurred and a review of sales of dairy cattle…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →