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Illawarra · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1952

338 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 17

Styled in Wool by GRIFFE

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 12 June 1952 · page 23

FB9/4 Australian Woll Board Photograph This attractive wool three-place comprises a trimmed grey su[?] covered with a matching gathered capelet, lined with vermilion…

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"Councils Should Reserve Lands for Farm Purposes"

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 12 June 1952 · page 5

"Wonderful opportunities," exist under the town planning provisions of the Local Government Act for Councils to ensure that country lands suitable for agriculture could be reserved for that purpose. Mr. Renshaw was…

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Land and School Linked for Junior Farmers in Ireland

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 12 June 1952 · page 24

The Irish Minister for Education, Mr. Moylan, has inaugurated a "project" training scheme for Junior Farmers'…

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Aust. Sea Cadet Crops

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 12 June 1952 · page 19

Last Saturday afternoon a successful sports afternoon was held by the company of Training Ship "Albatross"…

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Threat of Butter Boycott

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 13 June 1952 · page 7

SYDNEY, Thurs.—The New South Wales Housewives' Association would boycott butter when the…

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Wool Returns Halved

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 13 June 1952 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thurs. — Wool sold in Australia during the 11 months of the wool season ended on May 31…

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New Manager Gerringong Dairy Society

Kiama Independent · Saturday 14 June 1952 · page 2

At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Gerringong Co-operative Dairy Society held on Tuesday, Mr. Vincent J. Walker was…

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Demonstration Farms Help Farmers Better Methods Ensure Higher Production

Kiama Independent · Saturday 14 June 1952 · page 2

"The 118 demonstration farms conducted by the Department of Agriculture under the Dairy Production Grant are showing farmers in a practical manner the profitableness of up-to-date practices in dairy farm management," said Mr. G. McGillivray,…

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Cattle Sale

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 16 June 1952 · page 8

At the weekly Unanderra calf there was another good yarding of calves and cattle. Calves totalling 337, as well as…

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Increased Demand for Butter to Beat Price Rise

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 June 1952 · page 2

The demand for butter has shown a marked increase since the announcement of the new price…

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Butter Rise "Forced On States"

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 June 1952 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tues.—The New South Wales Premier (Mr. Canill) today accused the Commonwealth…

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Man Charged With Stealing Cattle Cave Police Wrong Name

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 19 June 1952 · page 3

A man who gave a false name to the police was before the Wollongong Court on Monday charged with cattle stealing on…

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Windbreaks on the Farm

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 19 June 1952 · page 24

"Windbreaks and shelter-belts are a valuable asset to any farm", according tn an article in the latest issue of "Herd Recorders Letter", published by the N.S.W. Department of Agriculture. "Dairy farmers in particular…

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How Can Dairy Production Be Stepped Up?

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 19 June 1952 · page 24

"How can dairy production be stepped up" will be the focal point of a discussion to be broadcast at 8.40 p.m. E.S.T. on…

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Cattle Market High

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 23 June 1952 · page 3

At the Unanderra Yards last Tuesday there was a decreased yarding because of the prevailing weather conditions but the…

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Synthetic Fibre's Threat to Australia's Future Wool Production

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 23 June 1952 · page 1

A recent claim by an American authority that half the wool now consumed in the world would be replaced by synthetic fibres within the next 10 or 20 years, was a grim warning not without some substance in fact, states the…

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News for Women Fath Stresses The Elegance of Wool

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 23 June 1952 · page 8

An afternoon dress by Jacques Fath in wool with a tiny green line check. The fold-over skirt is trimmed with a panel of sunray pleating on one side and the collar is in beaver…

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Butter, Baby Foods, Tinned Milk Up On

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 June 1952 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wed.—Butter would rise by 1/- a lb. to 4/2 a lb., and there would be steep price increases in…

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Features For The Man on the Land Demonstration Farms Help the Farmer

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 26 June 1952 · page 24

"The 118 demonstration farms conducted by the Department of Agriculture under the Dairy Production Grant are showing farmers in a practicable manner the Profitableness of up-to-date practices in dairy farm…

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Front-runners Should Score At Farm

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 June 1952 · page 11

Front runners, Numidia, Crystal Brook, Artois, and Karangi are expected to run well in their races at the first post-war meeting at Warwick…

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