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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1907

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Robertson A. & H. Society. Meeting of Farmers

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 2 January 1907 · page 2

On Thursday evening last in the School of Arts, Robertson, an interesting paper on the breeding of dairy cattle written by R. H. Antill Esq., of Jarvisfield, Picton, was read by Mr. James Yeo. Mr…

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Breeds of Cattle

Camden News · Thursday 3 January 1907 · page 8

In an interview at Adelaide, Mr. Samuel Lowe, manager of the dairy produce department of Messrs. W. Weddel and .Co., London, who has been visiting the Staters…

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Dairying Notes

Camden News · Thursday 3 January 1907 · page 2

Mr. George Welford, of Eugowra, Molong, is doing big things in dairying. His returns from 80 cows last month amounted to 575. He estimates that cows will return…

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A Crop of Thistles

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 5 January 1907 · page 2

To the Editor, "Wollondilly Press." SIR,—Looking from the balcony of ray hotel I can read ft notice board headed "Bowral Tourist Association," and giviug…

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The Dairy. the Bulk's Influence on Milking Breeds

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 12 January 1907 · page 4

This subject was referred to in an interesting manner by a German scientist, Professor Hansen, of Bonn, on the Rhine, in the course of a…

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When to Cut Wheat

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 19 January 1907 · page 4

The proper time to cut wheat and other cereals is immediately after their grain has been fully matured. When the green color of the straw, just below the…

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Farm and Field. Care of Harness

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 19 January 1907 · page 4

Happy is the farmer who has got a careful, handy man in charge of his teams, who has an eye for seeing when a strap is coming off or a buckle needs…

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Agricultural. Special Visit of Fruitgrowers and Farmers to the Bathurst Experimental Farm on Thursday, 11th February

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 23 January 1907 · page 4

In view of the prospects of a good crop of apples at the Bathurist Orchard, the Minister for Mines and Agriculture (Mr. S. W. Moore) has arranged that facilities shall be…

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To Fruitgrowers and Farmers

Camden News · Thursday 24 January 1907 · page 8

In view of the prospects of a good crop of apples at the Bathurst Orchard, the Minster for Mines and Agriculture (Mr. S. W. Moore) has arranged that facilities shall be…

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Prospective Farmers

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 6 February 1907 · page 2

Mr. Moses Jones, the well-known livery stables proprietor of Bowral, and latterly of Mittagong who last week disposed of his vehicles and horses, etc., purposes entering upon a farmer's career, and will…

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The Wool Market

Camden News · Thursday 7 February 1907 · page 2

Messrs. Hill, Clark and Co., Sydney, write as follows:— The wool market still shows spirited competition but generally the wool is in very…

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Farm and Dairy Jottings. by "Quizz."

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 9 February 1907 · page 5

The wooll-sorting class is to recommence at the agricultural show pavilion, Moss Vale, on Monday next. Last year's students, as well as prospective ones, are advised…

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Wool Report

Camden News · Thursday 14 February 1907 · page 13

Messrs Hill, Clark and Co., Sydney, write:— At this time of the year most of the wool in the catalogue is in rather heavy condition…

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The Dairy. Competent Butter Factory Managers Needed

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 16 February 1907 · page 4

Methods for improving the dairy industry are being suggested constantly. One that has not received the attention it deserves (writes the "Canadian…

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Butter

Camden News · Thursday 28 February 1907 · page 5

We call the following from the Age, Feb. 19:—"The result of an experiment of great interest and importance to the butter trade was witnessed at the Government Cool…

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Wool Report

Camden News · Thursday 28 February 1907 · page 10

We submitted a catalogue of 2,216 bales and at auction including private sales made during the week we have to report clearing 2,147 bales. The selection which we…

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A Word to Dairy Farmers

Camden News · Thursday 28 February 1907 · page 10

The following letter signed "A Sympathiser," appears in the South Coast Times, and applies equally to Camden as well as in the Illawarra centre:—…

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B.D. Farm and Dairy Company

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 2 March 1907 · page 6

The half-yearly meeting of shareholders of the above company was held in the Robertson School of Arts on Saturday last. Mr. Jas. Alcorn (chairman of directors) presided,…

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Section 10—Farm Implements, Buggies Etc

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 2 March 1907 · page 2

Judge—F. A. Tatlow. Steward—Mr W Brooker. Reversible plough Mr R Richardson Iron plough L R Mood Woodon plough L R Mood…

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Section 5.—Farm Produce. Judge—Mr. D. Manson. Stewards—Messrs. W. Noble and M. Hanrahan

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 2 March 1907 · page 2

Perennial Rye Grass Geo Bernie Prairie Grass J Chittick, Cocksfoot grass E J Moore Half-cwt Derwents M Brooker 1. W J Piper 2…

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