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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1903

28 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 2

The Drought in Queensland. REMARKABLE [?] of Cattle

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 2

BRISBANE Monday.—A starting reminder of the extent of the drought came forward to-day. Mount Cornish run had the reputation of having the [?] head of cattle…

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Farming by Steam

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1903 · page 4

On some of the great farms in the Far West —farms that may run from 30,000 to 40,000 acres—giant steam automobiles are now used to draw the agricultural machinery. An…

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The Dairying Industry

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 4 February 1903 · page 2

A MEETING of dairy farmers was held at the Town Hall, Campbelltown, on Tuesday evening January 27th, for the purpose of taking [?]ps tp secure from the Sydney companies…

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Note. Dairying Industry Outlook

Camden News · Thursday 5 February 1903 · page 1

Owing to the dryness of the Seasons and the smallness of the milk supply in comparison with what it would be in an ordinary favourable season, the dairy farmers of…

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A Large Crop of Widows

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1903 · page 4

AT the time when a collection was being made at the City Temple, Dr. Parker stated that, "Ministers and widows are not expected to contribute." Referring to this at…

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Dairy News

Camden News · Thursday 12 March 1903 · page 2

The Babcock test as a means of determining a cow's butter making capacity has long been accepted by the average progressive dairyman as a cheap and…

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Cattle at the Camden Show

Camden News · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 4

Notwithstanding the severity of drought the display in this section was very creditable, and in numbers were quite equal to those of previous years particularly in classes…

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Dairying Notes

Camden News · Thursday 9 April 1903 · page 2

Messrs. Foley Bros, Sydney, write to date:— Butter: The market continues much depressed, only a few choice brands realising…

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The Dairy Conference

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 22 April 1903 · page 2

The conference of dairy experts which was opened by Mr. Kidd, as Minister for Agriculture, decided by a majority of 16 to 2 in favour of the grading of butter for export by…

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The Butter Trade

Camden News · Thursday 23 April 1903 · page 2

Compulsory grading of butter for export under State supervision was carried almost unanimously by the conference of dairy farmers which concluded its sittings at the…

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[The Butter Market.]

Camden News · Thursday 14 May 1903 · page 2

Messrs. Foley Brothers, Ltd., Sydney, write to date as follows:— Butter: The demand has improved for choice quality, but any other descriptions…

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The Butter Market

Camden News · Thursday 21 May 1903 · page 2

Messrs. Foley Brothers. Ltd., Sydney, write us to date as follows:— Butter : The market was brisk during the week for choicest quality, and the advance…

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Dairying Notes

Camden News · Thursday 21 May 1903 · page 2

The butter milk from the Nowra butter factory is sold at 38s per 1000 gallons. The price was fixed at auction, for twelve months.—Exchange…

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Profitable Dairying

Camden News · Thursday 28 May 1903 · page 2

One of the most encouraging signs of the progress made in the dairying industry is the increased use of rugs for cows in milk. The plan of keeping cattle thoroughly…

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Burragorang Sheep Owners Association

Camden News · Thursday 18 June 1903 · page 8

A meeting was held at the Upper Burragorang post office on Saturday night last, 13th inst., for the purpose of inaugurating a sheep Owners association when the…

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Dairying Notes

Camden News · Thursday 18 June 1903 · page 2

At a meeting of the Wollongong Agricultural Association last week it was unanimously resolved not to join the propsoed Chamber of Agricultural inaugurated by the…

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Manuring. Increased Crops

Camden News · Thursday 23 July 1903 · page 2

In every state of the Commonwealth excepting perhaps N. S Wales, there has awakened a keen interest in the great question of manuring for results. Why…

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Ensilage at a Government Stud Farm. Success of the Tu[?] Silo

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 19 August 1903 · page 2

THE conservation of fodder for winter feed for cattle being of particular interest to the farming community, our Berry correspondent (says the Daily Telegraph) visited the…

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Important Sale of Dairy Stock

Camden News · Thursday 3 September 1903 · page 2

One of the most important transactions in dairy stocks recorded for some considerable time has recently taken place, Mr. Jauncey, of Toowoomha, Queensland, having…

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Dairying News

Camden News · Thursday 10 September 1903 · page 2

During the season at Guyra, 8313 tons of chaff have been dispatched from the station, being more than double the amount for any previous year…

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