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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1914

212 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 6 of 11

Rust in Wheat

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 June 1914 · page 4

A North-west farmer recently wrote to the Department as follows:— "Last harvest I had a crop of Federation wheat slightly rusted. From that…

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Agricultural. Harrowing Growing Crops. a Farmer's Opinion

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 June 1914 · page 4

"The main object in harrowing growing crops is to prevent evaporation of the moisture in the soil, and it also has a tendency to cause the crop…

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Dairying Becoming a Science

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 June 1914 · page 3

We noticed in a recent American newspaper a statement that dairying was rapidly becoming a science, and that it was being studied more…

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Among Prominent People, Papers and Politicians a Farmer's Forecast

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 June 1914 · page 5

"The farmers are antagonistic to the Liberals. Two years hence the farmers will be in power in Parliament."—Mr. Bramma, Moree delegate,…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land. These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. G. Ashford, Minister for Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 163. the Orchard. Planting Young Trees. Things That Affect Profits

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 June 1914 · page 4

A few practical suggestions offered by the Fruit Expert on the planting of young trees may be of use to those who intend to undertake such work during…

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BUTTER v MARGARINE

Camden News · Thursday 18 June 1914 · page 8

Representations were made on Tuesday to the State Minister for Health by those interest in the margarine trade. It was urged that the State Government should…

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Labour Saving Appliances in the Dairy

Camden News · Thursday 18 June 1914 · page 6

Owners of large dairies have hitherto experienced considerable difficulty in obtaining the services of reliable hands for their milking sheds. The conditions inseparably…

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Rust in Wheat

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 20 June 1914 · page 2

A North-west farmer recently wrote to the Department as follows:—"Last harvest I had a crop of Federation wheat, slightly rusted. From that…

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John Bull Is Butter Satisfield

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 20 June 1914 · page 3

"A more cheerful opinion about Australian prospects prevails in British money circles to-day, and it is certain that nowhere else on the planet are the…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 20 June 1914 · page 2

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. G. Ashford, Minister for Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department…

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Agricultural. Harrowing Growing Crops. a Farmer's Opinion

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 20 June 1914 · page 2

"The main object in harrowing growing crops is to prevent evaporation of the moisture in the soil, and it also has a tendency to cause the crop…

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Among Prominent People, Papers and Politicians a Farmer's Forecast

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 20 June 1914 · page 3

"The farmers are antagonistic to the Liberals. Two years hence the farmers will be in power in Parliament."…

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Pastoral "Black Disease" in Sheep. An Invitation

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 June 1914 · page 6

The veterinary officers of the Department of Agriculture have lately been investigating a few cases of "black diabase" in sheep which have…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 June 1914 · page 6

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. G. Ashford, Minister for Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. No. 164…

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Dairying. a North Coast Heed. What the Test Revealed

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 June 1914 · page 6

Valuable testimony on the subject of herd-testing is given by Mr. J. T. Young, of Bangalow, the owner of the herd that won first prize in the Tweed…

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To Dairymen and Others. Rural Workers' Claims

Camden News · Thursday 25 June 1914 · page 9

The A.W.U.'s rural workers' policy drawn up by the recent industrial conference, and endorsed by the executive of the union, was made available last week…

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Pastoral. "Black Disease" En Sheep. An Invitation

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 27 June 1914 · page 2

The veterinary officers of the Department of Agriculture have lately been investigating a few cases of "black disease" in sheep which have…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man of the Land

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 27 June 1914 · page 2

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal Supervision of the Hon. W. G. Ashford, Minister for Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department…

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Dairying. a North Coast Herd. What the Test Revealed

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 27 June 1914 · page 2

Valuable testimony on the subject of herd-testing is given by Mr. J. T. Young, of Bungalow, the owner of the herd that won first prize in the Tweed…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 July 1914 · page 5

These Notes are issued every week, under the personal supervision of the Hon. W. G. Ashford, Minister for Agriculture and are based mainly on the experience of the Department…

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