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Mid North Coast · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1902

365 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 7 of 19

Farm and Garden. Original Articles. Oaten Hay for Forage

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 3

EVERY one who has used well-cured oaten hay will have recognised its value for all kinds of farm stock, but especially for…

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M. R Farmers and Shippers Co-Operative Co., Ltd

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 4

A SPECIAL meeting of the directors of the above company, was held in Taree, on Wednesday afternoon. The object of the meeting being to reconsider the…

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Celery Farming

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 2

The Datch have always been famous gardeners, and it is a matter of common knowledge how they can turn the most unpromising and swampy land…

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Coastal Farmers' Co-operative Co

Macleay Argus · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 7

THE annual meeting of this Society will be held at Bangelow, Richmond River, on Monday, May 12th, 1902. As over 2000 shares are held by farmers resident between Lismore…

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Coastal Farmers Co-Operative Society. SYDNEY

Macleay Argus · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 9

Market weak and shipments very heavy, prime ruling at 4s 8d to 4s 9d. The incoming cargoes are now being placed on outside and unprotected wharves…

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Cancer in Cattle

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 14 May 1902 · page 4

A SERIES of interesting investigations relative to the cause and nature of tumors taken from cattle in various parts of…

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Alleged Cattle Stealing

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 15 May 1902 · page 6

James Maxwell, on bail, was charged with stealing two bullocks the property of William Hibbard. He pleaded, not guilty and was defended by Mr. Moriarty…

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Celery Farming. Chambers Journal"

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 15 May 1902 · page 2

The Dutch have always been famous gardners and it is a matter of common Knowledge how they can turn the most unpromissing and swampy land SUGAR:—The world's consumption of sugar is stated to have doubled in 15 years while that of Great Britain had trebled per head in 40 years…

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Farm and Garden Original Articles. Sheep Breeding

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 17 May 1902 · page 3

THE Shropshire breed is probably the most popular for crossing with the grade Merino fer early lambs, producing also a very saleable…

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Original Poetry. the Dairyman

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 21 May 1902 · page 4

Who [?] long before the lark, And lights his candle in the dark, And strides across the clover park, To make the Je[?]ye toe the mark!…

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Cattle Shinning. (To the Editor.)

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 24 May 1902 · page 2

Dear Sir,—Landed to-day, the 22nd, head of cattle which were tracked at Albion Park, South Coast, on the 11th, by Mr. W. H. Sharp, shipped by the Hastings just…

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Latest Telegrams. Sydney, Friday Cattle Sales. Sydney

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 24 May 1902 · page 5

Bullocks, £4 10s to £14 5s; cows, £2 10s to £9 6s…

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Farm and Garden Original Articles. New Ides in Curing Cheese

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 24 May 1902 · page 6

THE discovery of the ferment, or ew[?]ym galactase, in milk, by Professor Baboock, may probably revolutionise the cheese industry. Most…

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Manning River Co-Operative Dairy Company

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 24 May 1902 · page 4

As showing the wonderful strides that has been made in the dairying industry on the Manning of late we have merely to quote figures relative to…

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M. R. Co-operative Dairy Co. Factory Returns

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 May 1902 · page 5

The following were the returns for the month of April in connection with the company's butter factory:-- Suppliers were paid for 65,316 lbs. of…

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The Grafton Experimental Farm

Macleay Argus · Saturday 24 May 1902 · page 6

THE Minister for Mines and Agriculture has decided that Mr. Bulkeley, B.Sc., shall be manager of the experimental farm to be established on the Grafton Common. One…

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Farmers Co-Operative Co. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Saturday 24 May 1902 · page 9

Maize market 4s 9d to 4s 10d. Slow demand…

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Coastal Farmers Co-Operative Society. SYDNEY

Macleay Argus · Saturday 24 May 1902 · page 9

As we anticipated, maize valves lifted and market is now very firm at 4s 10d, with every prospect of further rise during the next few days…

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Price of Butter

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 3

The Wholesale price of butter has advanced a half penny all round…

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Latest Telegrams. Sydney, Tuesday Cattle Sales

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 28 May 1902 · page 3

Bullocks, £3 15s to £13; cows £2 to £9 2s; best beef 29s to 30s 1lbs…

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