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Mid North Coast · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1928

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Reminder to Sheep-owners

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 4

Owners of fifty or more sheep who have not yet filled in and returned the special sheep and wool form posted to them in December last by the…

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The Guernsey Cattle Society of Australasia

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 4

The entries for the Third Annual Guernsey Fair and Sale, to be held under auspices of the Guernsey Cattle Society of Australasia, in…

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Pleuro-pneumonia. Outbreak Amongst Cattle. 22 Head Destroyed

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 4

Outbreaks of pleuro-pneumonia have occurred in cattle at Morriset, Cooranbong, Wollombi and Gresford. The stock inspector of the Maitland…

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A Little Farm Well Tilled

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 1

Mr. J. J. Nelson, of "Woomera," Brushy Mountain, on the road between Tinonee and Wingham, has converted his property into a nice little…

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"Our Mail Bag." Increased Butter Duty. (To the Editor.)

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 4

Sir,--A statement has been attributed to a member of the Federal Parliament, when speaking to a gathering in New South Wales, in reference to…

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Harry Hicks' Dairy Cow

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 4

Harry Hicks, of Upper Avon, is claimed to own the worst rogue of a dairy cow in the colony. "Jim the Cocky" once owner of the good lady,…

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Gloucester Dairy Co.—£10,800 Payment

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 2

In paying out £10,815/15/5 for the month of January, the Gloucester Dairy Company made the highest total payment to their suppliers for one…

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Progressive Farming

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 3

Mr. J. J. Nelson, of "Woomera," Brushy Mountain, on the road between Tinonee and Wingham, has converted his property into a nice little…

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That Increased Duty. Letter From Australian Dairy Council. [To The Editor.]

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 7

Sir,--A statement has been attributed to a member of the Federal Parliament when speaking to a gathering in New South Wales, in…

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Australian and New Zealand Butter

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 11

With Australian, dairymen it has always been a bone of contention that. New Zealand butter reputedly brings higher prices in London. From…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. for the Man on the Land

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 2

These Notes are issued every week, by direction of the Honorable the Minister of Agriculture, and are based mainly on the experience of the Department. PASTORAL. FAT LAMB PRODUCTION…

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Nabawa Wheat. Not New to this State

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 2

During the past two seasons Nabawa wheat has shown remarkable resistance to flag smut, and in reporting its performances it has always been referred to…

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Lonely on The Farm

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 4

THE "P.P. News" says: An editorial writer in a prominent paper said a little while ago that young people leave the farm because it is lonely. And when they get…

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Dairying Science

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 11

It seems now certain that a Scientifid Research College will be established at an early date at Canberra. The Australian Dairy Council has…

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Irish Dairying

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 11

Up to early last year unwholesome competition between co-operative and proprietary interests operated in the dairying industry in Ireland to the…

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Butter Market

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

Prescott, Ltd., report:--Sydney.-- During the week there has been excessive rain in the Grafton and Lismore districts. As a result the low-lving…

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Gloucester Cattle

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

Good to prime beef made 44/- to 48s per 100lbs, good to prime yearling beef 54/ to 57/- at the Homebush auctions last. Thursday. Messrs…

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Australian Butter in London. Some Recent Serious Complaints

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

Recent cables from London regarding the inferior condition which certain Australian butters have been showing, when opened up after…

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Our Dairying Industry

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

The proportions reached by the dairying industry locally are indeed, pleasing. A pay of over £10,000 for one month shows that the business…

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Our Efficient Dairies. How to Help Without Harassing Farmers. Supervision Methods

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 2

The rumor has been passed around that the transfer of dairy supervision from the Board of Health to the Department of Agriculture, as…

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