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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1905

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SHEEP. Lincoln

Camden News · Thursday 14 September 1905 · page 11

This breed occupies the front rank among the Long wools in consequence of the great weight and lustrous character of its fleece. The increased demand for long, or lustre…

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Dairying Notes

Camden News · Thursday 14 September 1905 · page 5

There is stil' a big demand in Queensland of South Coast cattle. Jindiandy Dairy Company's creamery was closed down at the end of last week…

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The Dairy. the Shorthorns

Camden News · Thursday 14 September 1905 · page 11

For every portion of the tent in this excellent account of the Short-hours, we are indebted to the Rev. Henry Berry, than whom there are few more zealous breeders…

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The Dairying Industry

Camden News · Thursday 21 September 1905 · page 9

A meeting of dairy farmers was held in the Campbelltown council chambers on Saturday evening, 2nd instant, the object for which it was called being to take into…

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Dairying Notes

Camden News · Thursday 21 September 1905 · page 2

The following resolution was unanimously carried at a meeting of the Country Milk Suppliers' Association, held at kiama:—"That the success which has attended the…

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Grading of Butter

Camden News · Thursday 28 September 1905 · page 9

Mr. Fuller, M.H.R., Illawarra, speaking in the House last week said, "In some of the factories and central creameries of New South Wales cream is graded in order to…

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Instructions re Manuring Maize for Grain Crop

Camden News · Thursday 28 September 1905 · page 9

Manure at rate of not less than 2 cwt. to acre—1 cwt. if possible, at sowing, and the second dressing between drills at or just before hilling. At hilling the crop would…

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Dairying Notes

Camden News · Thursday 5 October 1905 · page 9

A sow belonging to Mr. J. Otton, junr Bega has given birth to 20 young pigs at one litter—surely a record. Cattle, have been dying from the…

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Dairying Notes

Camden News · Thursday 19 October 1905 · page 9

It might be interesting to some to know that a few years ago there were some 16 butter factories in the Shoalhaven district, and that now there are only four…

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Interesting to Dairymen

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 25 October 1905 · page 4

THE [?] bull, Lord Melbourne, which was leased by the Agricultural Department to Mr. Robert Cochrane, of Unanderre, was recently proved at have been [?] from…

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Pupils for Farmers

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 8 November 1905 · page 2

To the Editor of the Campbelltown Herald Sir,-There are many lads and men in this state who wish to take up farming, but who do not posses the necessary knowledge and…

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Pupils for Farmers

Camden News · Thursday 9 November 1905 · page 5

There are many lads and men in State who wish to take up farming, but who do not possess the necessary knowledge and expenence to warrant them leunching…

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The Dairy. Farm Labourers As Immigrants

Camden News · Thursday 30 November 1905 · page 11

Several immigrants of the agricultural labouring class have arrived in Sydney during the past week, and more are expected during the next fortnight, bearing…

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Dairying Notes

Camden News · Thursday 30 November 1905 · page 5

Mr. W. H. Wheatley held a special cattle sale on Thursday of last week at Goulburn. About 2600 head were submitted to a good attendance of local buyers. Notwithstanding…

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To Farmers

Camden News · Thursday 7 December 1905 · page 11

Keep all manures above the ground when stored. Avoid stacking one sack on another. Never take more manure to paddock than wanted for a day. Always clean drill after…

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Dairying Notes

Camden News · Thursday 7 December 1905 · page 11

Dr. Armstrong, Sydney Health Officer, states that of 400 samples of milk recently analysed, only 2 per cent. were found to be [?]ulterated…

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