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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1939

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Australia's Most Modern Dairy Official Opening at ABBOTSFORD Raw Milk for Sydney Produced at Picton

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 2

Last Wednesday was a red-letter day at Abbotsford. the beautiful on estate on the fringe of the bown of Picton, which, from this out seems destined to play an important part in the progress and prosperity of the town and district…

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Junior Farmers' Club. Camden Branch

Camden News · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 1

The advisory committee of the Camden Junior Farmers' Club met on Friday night last, in attendance were Messrs. W. S. Cruikshank,…

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The Farm Garden. Building Up Fertility

Camden News · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 3

A flower and vegetable patch, however small, should be a feature of every farm home. Most soils can be made to produce successful…

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Farm Competition. Milk Board Section

Camden News · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 7

The Milk Board is co-operating with the Farmer and Settler in another Dairy Farm Competition. Mr. Nesbitt (Chairman) stressed two…

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Winter Schools for Farmers. at Hawkesbury Agricultural College

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 6

It is proposed to hold the usual winter schools at Hawkesbury Agricultural College, Richmond, from 27th June to 7th July. The schools will…

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For the Man on the Land Dairying. Ropy Cream. a Sign of insanitary Conditions

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 6

Sanitary conditions in the dairy and is surroundings are essential for the production of choicest quality cream. By way of illustration of this fact, the…

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Sharp Criticism Millions of Sheep and Cattle, Yet Australia Serves Travellers German Sausage Sandwiches

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 3

Air mail passengers who dine at Darwin are not enamoured of the quality of the meals served to them. In fact, the other day they complained…

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Country Milk Suppliers "Bonus" Payments Dairymen Under a Misapprehension." Minister Answers Question by Mr. Jeff Bate. Replying, a few days ago, to questions asked in Parliament by Mr. Jeff Bate, the Acting Minister for Health (Mr. Richardson) said:—

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 3

In connection with the question asked by the hon. member for Wollondilly on 9th March, in regard to the contention of mills suppliers in the…

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No Remarkable Fruit Crop far Two Years

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 4

In spite of the recent bountiful rains, fruitgrowers in the Hills District around Parramatta, it is said, do not anticipate a "remarkable" fruit…

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Barnardo Farm School Visit of Lady Gowrie on Anzac Day

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 2

The Barnardo Form School was honoured on Tuesday by a visit from Lady Cowrie, who was travelling from Canberra to attend…

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Hot Water for the Farm. Facilities for Cleaning Utensils

Camden News · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 3

For the thorough cleaning of utensils, proper facilities must be provided. Therefore, as a first step, every farm should have means of…

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Farm Competition. Milk Board Section

The Campbelltown News · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 6

The Milk Board is co-operating with the Fanner and Settler in another Dairy Farm Competition. Mr. Nesbitt (Chairman) stressed two…

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Bacon and Fresh Butter Milk

The Picton Post · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 4

DELICIOUS though it may be bacon can be improved by soaking i in fresh butter milk for half-hour before frying. This idea is worth…

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Model Dairy at Picton. Raw Milk for Sydney

Camden News · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 1

Last month the official opening of the dairy established the Byrne's Exhibition Model Daily Pty. Ltd. as a subsidary concern of the N.S.W…

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Junior Farmers' Club. District Council Meeting

Camden News · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 8

Mr. J. A. Porter, president, presided over the Camden Junior Farmers' District Council on Friday last, others in attendance were Messrs. F…

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For the Man on the Land Dairying. Discomforts of Winter Dairying. Value of Concrete in Their Prevention

The Campbelltown News · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 6

The wet, boggy, conditions occasioned on many farms by the continuous heavy rains of recent weeks have given a foretaste of the discomforts…

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Tung Oil Trees at Bargo Prospects of a Nice Crop

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 1

Mr. A. H. Woolcott, of Bargo, and his son, Basil, are very pleased with the prospects of harvesting a good crop of nuts from their…

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Winter Schools for Poultry Farmers

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 1

The winter school for poultry farmers at Hawkesbury Agricultural College, Richmond, will be held this year from June 27 to July 7. The fee, which…

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Shelter for Dairy Stock As a Factor in Feeding Economy

Camden News · Thursday 25 May 1939 · page 10

When proper shelter is not provided for stock not only is their resistance to disease reduced, but much food material is wasted in "warming the…

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The Milk Board. Installation of Coolers on Farms

Camden News · Thursday 8 June 1939 · page 2

Following is Hansard report of questions in the Legislative Assembly:— Mr. Badderley: "I ask the Acting-Minister for Health whether it is a…

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