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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1950

286 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 15

Govt. Inquires Into Rice, Butter Restrictions

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 May 1950 · page 3

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—Inquiries are now being made by the Commonwealth Government into factors which could assist…

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Strong Demand for Stud A.I.S. Cattle

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 11 May 1950 · page 3

On Monday the remainder of that renowned "The Hill" stud of Australian Illawarra Milking Shorthorns were sold at auction…

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Features for The Man on the Land Farm was Rebuilt in Eight Hour Day Mrs. Thrasher's valley farm has a new lease on life—and offers the same hope to all farmers who adopt conservation practices

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 11 May 1950 · page 28

ANYONE who had visited the Thrasher farm a year ago, would hardly know it today. What has happened to its 175…

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Dairy Produce Factory Operatives

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 11 May 1950 · page 22

The Minister for Agriculture, the Hon. E. H. [?]ranam, M.L.A., has announced that a School of Instruction for persons (males…

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Cattle Sale

Kiama Independent · Saturday 13 May 1950 · page 3

On Tuesday, 9th May, a reduced number of stock were yarded at the Unanderra Stock Sales. A total of 315 calves were yarded and sold…

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Dairy Farm Competition

Kiama Independent · Saturday 13 May 1950 · page 3

The Minister for Agriculture, the Hon. E. H. Graham, M.L.A., recently announced that the 1949/50 Dairy Farm competition had closed with…

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Change in Butter and Tea Coupons

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 15 May 1950 · page 1

CANBERRA, Sunday. — Butter and tea ration coupons which become available to-morrow will each have double…

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Feather-weight wool is Hollywood's choice for Evening gowns

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 15 May 1950 · page 10

Thin wool dresses for evening are found ideal by many of Hollywood's style wise girls. Jean ne Crain, star of the 20th…

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Butter and Tea Coupons

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 17 May 1950 · page 3

The Minister for Trade and Customs (Senator N. O'Sullivan) announced on Sunday that the current coupons for Butter and Tea would…

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Junior Farmers' At Gerringong

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 17 May 1950 · page 3

A meeting of the Gerringong District Junior Farmers Club was held in the local school on Monday night when the President (Mr. C. R…

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Canberra Says Butter Price Must Not Rise

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 May 1950 · page 2

CANBERRA, Wednesday. The Federal Government, will continue to pay butter subsidy so long: as State Governments…

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Coal Helps the Farmer

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 May 1950 · page 5

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Features for The Man on the Land Dairymen Asked To Co-operate And Provide Evidence

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 18 May 1950 · page 28

The General-Secretary of the Milk Zone Dairymen's Council (Mr. L. C. Turton) this week appealed to South Coast dairy farmers to co-operate in helping the M.Z.D.C. present evidence at…

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Truman Says U.S.A. Farmers "Directly Concerned" with Efforts to Maintain Peace

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 18 May 1950 · page 28

President Truman believes that American farmers are "directly concerned" with the efforts of the United States to maintain peace. They are "directly affected by…

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Dairying Cost of Production A.A.P.U. Seeks New Award Basis

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 18 May 1950 · page 28

HOLDING that the present Award, on which the Cost of Production formula is based, is probably invalid, as it was determined under the National Security Regulations, the Australian Primary Producers' Union has approached the Minister for Commerce and Agriculture, Mr. J…

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Are Sheep Worried by Synthetics?

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 May 1950 · page 2

NEW YORK, Friday (A.A.P.).—Textile men are saying that 1950 will stand out as the year in which synthetic fibres gave…

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Strong Market for Wool in London

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 May 1950 · page 6

LONDON, Friday (AAP).—A strong market, with best wools five per cent, above last week, and others unchanged, featured…

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Wool Covert Topcoat

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 22 May 1950 · page 4

The single-breasted coat is made in an all-wool Venetian covert in a new pattern—ground colour is light brown with a subdued plaid in blue and rust…

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2WL's Sunday Night Play 'Tares Among the Wheat'

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 22 May 1950 · page 3

Next Sunday, the Lux Radio Theatre will broadcast over 2WL Millicent George's play "Tares Among the Wheat", an English translation of Andre Gide's famous novel "Pastoral Symphony." This moving drama met with overwhelming…

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End of Butter Controls "Not Far Off"

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 May 1950 · page 2

SYDNEY Monday. — The Commonwealth Minister for Commerce and Agriculture (Mr.McEwen) said in Sydney today…

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