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Mid North Coast · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1903

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Correspondence. We are in no way identified with the opinions expressed by Correspondents. Wallamba Butter Factory. to the Editor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 6

Sir, — To yours of the 14th. inst. appears another letter from Mr. McLaren in which you good naturedly allowed him a column of space to say nothing;…

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Correspondence. We are is no way identified with the opinions expressed by Correspondents. Wallamba Butter Factory to the Editor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 5

SIR, — I have been thinking of writing you a letter for some time past about our butter factory, but my education was sadly neglected when I was young…

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Farm and Garden. Original Articles. the Best Time to Cut Corn for Fodder

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 2

EXTENSIVE experiments have been carried out in some party in order to determine the best time for cutting cora for fodder purposes,…

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M. R. Co-Op. Dairy Company

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 5

THE half-yearly meeting of shareholders of the above company was held in the Federal Hall, Wingham, on Wednesdays afternoon last when there were…

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M. R. Co-operative Dairy Co

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 4

THE following were the above company's returns for January:-- Total turnover, £4161 1s 7d. Suppliers were paid for 85.215 lbs. firs srade…

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The Second Crop

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 7

"If a man wasn't a widower in my day, why,no girl wanted him," said Sarah Aun Spriggs, advising her daughter Sally as to the choice of a husband. "Look at your…

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M. R. Co-operative Dairy Co

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 5

THE twenty-first half-yearly meeting of the share-holders of the above company was held at Wingham, in the Federal Hall, on Wednesday afternoon last. There were about 100 shareholders present-- the s.s…

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Coastal Farmers Co-Operative Society. SYDNEY

Macleay Argus · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 9

Maize market depressed with stocks accumulating. Buyers are holding off, waiting for further reduction Prime dry grain 5s. Sales are decidely slow, large quantities of…

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Baby Farming at Launceston

Macleay Argus · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 9

AMELIA Anderson, a married woman, residing at Sandy Bay, Launceston, was committed for trial on charge of manslaughter. Accused stated that…

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M. R. Co-operative Dairy Co. to the Editor of the M. R. TIMES

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 4 March 1903 · page 3

DEAR SIR,--As a shareholder and supplier of the Manning River Dairy Co., will you kindly allow me to make some criticisms on the half-yearly meeting of the company, held in Wingham last Wednesday…

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The Second Crop

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 5 March 1903 · page 8

"If a man wasn't a widower in my day. why, no girl wanted him," said Sarah Aon Spriggs, advising her daughter Seily as to the choice of a husband. "Look at your…

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Cattle Markets, Sydney

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 7 March 1903 · page 5

Cattle : — 795 yarded, prime firm; best beaf 36s to 38s per 100lbs; bullocks £3 10s to £15 12s 6d; cows £2 to £10 9s…

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Correspondence. We are in no way identified with the opinions expressed by Correspondents. Wallamba Butter Factory. to the Editor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 7 March 1903 · page 6

Sir, — The peculiar attitude adopted by the great agitator and dictator, his haughty bearing and intemperate tone is strongly commented on throughout…

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farm and Garden. Original Articles. Maintaining Soil Fertility

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 7 March 1903 · page 2

IT is very generally recognised that it is very essential to have a fertile soil, in which to grow crops, [?]-much as success in farming depends…

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The Most Successful Farmers

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 7 March 1903 · page 9

The 'Fanners' Review' says the most successful, farmers pay some attention to the beautifying of the farm home…

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The Dairying Industry. to the Editor of the M. R. TIMES

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 March 1903 · page 3

Dear SIR,--As dairy farming has become such as important industry in this district, I think I may safety take it for granted that you will publish anything that is likely to be helpful to it ; so I send you…

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M. R. Co-operative Dairy Co. to the Editor of the M. R. TIMES

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 March 1903 · page 3

DEAR SIR,--In reply to Rock's Criticisms, first with regard to the percentage on total sales deducted from suppliers, at the last half-yearly meeting held at Croki, I pointed out that it would hardly…

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Practial Demonstration of Sheep Feeding

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 12 March 1903 · page 3

WHAT may be done in feeding stock, was carried out recently at Jamalong station near forbes. The experiment originated out of a statement made by Mr. Gatenby at the Forbes Show, Speaking upon…

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Wallamba Butter Factory to the Editor

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 14 March 1903 · page 4

DEAR SIR —, I see that Mr. M'Laren has complimented me on the improved style of my last letter. Well, I am sorry to say I cannot return the…

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Farm and Garden, Original Artic[?]ees Ascertaining Differences in Dairy Cows

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 14 March 1903 · page 7

MOST people who have had any experience with mitch cows known that individuals vary greatly as to milk production. The ability…

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