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Mid North Coast · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1899

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Value of the Dairying Industry. Its Progress on the Richmond River

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 29 April 1899 · page 3

THE returns are to hand of the output of butter for the month ending 25th March last, and show that the Byron Bay Co-operative Dairy Co. heads the list with 108¼ tons, the N.S.W. Creamery Butter Co…

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Macleay Farmers' Union. Gladstone Branch

Macleay Argus · Saturday 29 April 1899 · page 11

THE usual monthly meeting of the Gladstone Branch of the Macleay River Farmers' Union was held in the School of Arts, Gladstone on Friday night, 7th inst., and was…

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Farm & Garden. Original Articles

Macleay Argus · Saturday 29 April 1899 · page 3

No. 82. Timbers (continued)--Dogwood--Description--Bark--Leaves--Flowers-- Berries--Wood--The Alburnum--Uses--Ink--Charcoal--Gunpowder--Medicinal…

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Cattle Sale

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 4 May 1899 · page 4

We would specially draw the attention of paddock owners and graziers to Mr. H. W. T. Lee's advertised sale on next Saturday, in the Kempsey yards, of store cattle from Mr…

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Captain Jack. a Story of American Farm Life Chapter Ii

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1899 · page 4

THE burning of the Davis buildings did not excite the comment which under different circumstances would have been in[?]table. Perhaps old Pe[?] Ba[?]er struck the righ…

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Value of the Dairying Industry

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 6 May 1899 · page 8

The returns are to hand of the output of butter for the month ending 25th March last, and show that the Byron…

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Farm & Garden. Original Articles

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 6 May 1899 · page 7

No. 64 Mshogany (continued)—Spanish Wood—Colors—In the East Indics—Blood Wood—Mabogany Bark—Medicinal Qualities—The Teak Free—Description—…

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Imported Dairy Stock

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 6 May 1899 · page 5

THE following are some particulars regarding the cattle recently imported from the South Coast by Mr. H. W. Booth, J.P., of Mitchell's Island. There are six Durham heifers, all roans, and pure…

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FARM & Garden. Original Articles. No. 83. Peppermint (continued)--Cultivation--Cutting--Distillation--The Oil--Soil--Yield--Various Oils--Mitcham Peppermint--Japanese--Camomile--Lavender-- Distillation--French Lavender--Mahogany--Description--Madeira Wood--The Mahogany Timber

Macleay Argus · Saturday 6 May 1899 · page 3

It is only about two centuries ago that peppermint was recognised as a distinct species of plant. There are two varieties used in commerce. Originally only the…

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Alleged Cattle Stealing

Macleay Argus · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 11

Elijah Cooper, on bail, was charged with stealing a cow and calf, the property of J. and P. Knauer. Mr. Gannon appeared for accused, who pleaded not guilty…

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The Dehorning of Cattle

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 2

The operation of dehorning cattle is simplicity itself. The calf is operated upon when about a week old, or just when the horn-buds are beginning to…

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Macleay River Exports for 1898. Record Maize and Butter Shipments

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 5

THE following return of the exports from the Macleay for the year ending Dec. 31, 1896, is compiled from the summaries of steamers' manifests:— Butter, 10,771 boxes, 16 kegs…

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Captain Jack. a Story of American Farm Life Chapter Ii. (Continued.)

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 3

The startled watchman turned, and sure enough, the front windows of the great house were lighted up with a strange, ruddy glow, and through the open [?]arn door he could see…

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Farm & Garden. Original Articles

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 7

No. 85. Magnolia (continued)—The Tulip—Appearance and uses—Leaves—Buds—Flowers—Wood—Bark—Vegetable Products—Ornamental and Otherwise—…

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Scientific Dairying

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 8

A dairyman is a man who knows how to property bred, rear, care for, feed and milk cows, and also subsequently…

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Macleay Farmers' Union. Kempsey Branch

Macleay Argus · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 4

A MEETING of the above branch was held at Neil's Victoria Hotel on Saturday night last. In the absence of the President (Mr. A. B. Cochrane) and the vice-president…

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FARM & Garden Original Articles. No. 84. Mahogany (continued)--Spanish Wood--Colors--In the East Indies-- Blood Wood--Mahogany Bark--Medicinal Qualities--The Teak free--Description Leaves and Flowers--Wood--Qualities and Uses--Compared with Oak and other trees--Magnolia--Description--Fruit--Wood--Seeds

Macleay Argus · Saturday 13 May 1899 · page 3

Swietenia Mahogani is perhaps the most majestic of trees, for though some rise to a greater height, this tree, like the oak and the cedar, impresses the spectator with the…

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State Butter Competitions

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 17 May 1899 · page 4

THE Minister for Agriculture has received from the judges a statement showing the points gained by cash competitor in the above on the day the butter was received, and also the number of points lost by…

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The Dehorning of Cattle

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 18 May 1899 · page 2

The operation of dehorning cattle is simplicity itself. The calf is operated upon when about a week old, or just when the horn buds are beginning to…

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Macleay Farmers' Union

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 18 May 1899 · page 4

Owing to the small attendance at the meeting of the Executive Council of the Farmers' Union on Saturday last, the President adjourned the meeting till next…

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