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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1941

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Meeting of Dairymen

Camden News · Thursday 2 January 1941 · page 1

The attention of local dairymen is drawn to a monster conference to be held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Kiama, on Tuesday, 7th January, at 7 p.m…

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Highway Accident Timber-laden Lorry Kills and Maims Dairy Cattle

The Picton Post · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 4

On the highway about six miles south of Gloucoter a few days ago a timber lorry smashed through a mob of dairy cattle, killing eight outright and…

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Auctioning Diseased Cattle Invidious Position of Auctioneers

The Picton Post · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 4

A case of more than usual interest to auctioneers and live stock owners and cattle dealers was decided in the Maitland District Court recently…

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Much Said But Little Done Big Meeting Dairy Farmers at Kiama

The Picton Post · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 2

For three hours the conference of milk producers held at Kiama on Tuesday night of last week deb [?] the proposal submitted by the Tablelands suppliers for the appointment of a professional man for the purpose of protecting the interests of those concerted, and after…

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Picton Cattle Sales

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 January 1941 · page 3

If the measure of support accorded the inaugural cattle sale on Saturday afternoon of the newly-established local firm of auctioneers and live…

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Fodder Crops. for Winter Feeding

Camden News · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 5

Senior Agricultural Instructor Judd advises the growing of fodder crops for winter feeding in the Metropolitan and South Coast districts…

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Dairying Industry. Camden Dairymen to Meet

Camden News · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 1

An informal meeting of dairymen was held at the Camden Inn, Camden, yesterday afternoon, Wednesday, when representatives of the dairying…

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Barnardo Farm School Success at Wollongong Show

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 January 1941 · page 2

For the first June, the Barnardo Form School appeared as a competitor at annual Wollongong Show, held on January 24, 25, and 27. The…

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The Apple and Pear Crop Board Faces Big Problem What the New Acquisition Scheme Provides

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 January 1941 · page 4

With the prospect of a very heavy crop of high quality fruit, and the complete cutting off of the overseas market, the Apple and Pear…

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The Apple and Pear Crop. Board Faces Big Problem. What The New Acquisition Scheme Provides

Camden News · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 7

With the prospect of a very heavy crop of high quality fruit, and the complete cutting off of the overseas market, the Apple and Pear…

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"The Dairy Manual"

The Picton Post · Wednesday 5 February 1941 · page 1

The Dairies Supervision Act gives power to the local authority in each district to refuse or cancel the registration of any dairyman or milk…

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Meeting of Camden Dairymen. Honest Farmers Know Nothing of "A Pull." Agreement to Form a Committee to Investigate. Appointment Of An Organiser to be Endorsed by the Association Before Engaged

Camden News · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 1

Mr. C. S. McIntosh, President of the Camden branch of the Country Milk Suppliers' Association, presided over a meeting of Camden milk…

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Dairymen's Organiser. Originator Wants the Subject Dropped

Camden News · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 4

The President of the Camden Branch of the Milk Suppliers' Association, Mr. C. S. McIntosh, reports that he had been informed that there…

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Feeding Dairy Cattle Wasteful Method to Avoid

The Picton Post · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 4

Too many dairy farmers put in a lot of time growing crops such as sorghum and maize for cow feed and then waste them. They prepare the land well,…

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Who Says There's Money in Farming?

The Picton Post · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 4

The "magnificent" return secured by two Baulkham Hills orchardists who recently sent their products to the city markets is revealed by the following…

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Milk Supply of 'Frisco 20,000 Cows on 190 FARMS

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 February 1941 · page 4

San Francisco's liquid milk supply is all of certified or grade "A" quality, and is produced by 20,000 cows on 190 dairy farms, located within a maximum…

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Profitable Crop of Potatoes

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 February 1941 · page 4

Messrs. Mudd Bros, of East Maitland, are credited with having . just marketed one of the heaviest potato crops ever grown in that fertile…

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The Dairying Industry. Unity Desired

Camden News · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 1

The Country Milk Suppliers' Association held a meeting of its Council in Sydney on the 13th inst. All the councillors were present with the…

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Eggs on the Farm

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 4

The method of storing eggs on the farm, awaiting despatch to market, often leave much to be desired. The room in which the eggs are kept…

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Dairying

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 3

Writing in the February issue of "The Agricultural Gazette," Mr. J. W. C,. Smith, senior dairy instructor oil the Department of Agriculture says:…

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