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Murray · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1901

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The Bacteria of Butter

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 June 1901 · page 13

At the recent conference of Victorian factory managers Dr. Cnerry, bacteriologist of the Melbourne University, gave a brief address ot the natural history of bacteria in…

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Fluke in Sheep: Its Cure and Prevention

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 June 1901 · page 12

The disease affecting sheep and known as "fluke" is variously described in different parts of the country as "rot," "poke," "bane." The disease is due, according to a…

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Farm and Garden. Work for the Week

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 June 1901 · page 12

ORCHARD.—In trenching or subsoiling land Which is to be placed under orchard trees, do not fail to take out every particle of the roots of former vegetation, and also avoid burying…

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Saving the Farm Fertilisers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 June 1901 · page 13

"Many farmers," a practical contributor writes to the Leader, "take pains to cave the solid excrement of the stock, but pay little or no attention to tho liquid, not knowing…

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The Farmers' Ball

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 7 June 1901 · page 3

On Friday evening last one of the most successful balls ever held in Jerilderie took place in Hardie's Assembly Hall, it being the occasion of the Farmers & Settlers'…

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Farmers and Settlers Association

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 7 June 1901 · page 2

A meeting of the Jerilderie Farmers and Settlers' Association was held in the Mechanics' Institute on Saturday last at 11 a.m. Present [?] Messrs. P. Troutt (chair)…

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The Dual Reform. (To The Editor of the Pastoral Times.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 8 June 1901 · page 3

SIR.—It is a question with many persons interested in State politics to know what is the special reason for linking together as desirable, if not essential reforms, the reduction of the State Legislature…

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Stock Report. Pastoral Time Office, Deniliquin, Friday Evening, June 7, 1901

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 8 June 1901 · page 2

Cold and showery weather has ruled this week, but to-day it has been mild and pleasant. Nearly three-quarters of an inch of rain fell locally since last Friday night and no doubt will do a considerable…

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Farm and Dairy. Original Articles. Syrup From Sorghum Canes

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 8 June 1901 · page 1

WE recently published some articles respecting millet, and now add that some of the varieties, also yield sugar, which may be treated…

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Farming Under Federation

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 8 June 1901 · page 4

“Under the settled Federal tariff, farmers will have the markets of Australasia opened to them.” This was the gist of the information a special reporter gleaned whilst travelling through the…

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Wheat Shipment in Bulk

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 June 1901 · page 3

IN view of the recent agitation for the handling of wheat in bulk, it is interesting to find that en experiment with a bulk consignment from Melbourne to United…

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The Farmers' and Settlers' Association. Annual Meeting of the Hay Branch

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 June 1901 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Hay Brunch of the Farmers' and Settlors' Association was held last night at the offices of the hon, secretary. There were present:—Mr. J. W…

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Balranald Pastoral & Agricultural Society

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 12 June 1901 · page 2

A committee meeting of the above society wan held last Friday afternoon. Present: Messrs. S. Lindsay (chair), Brown, Graban, Neild, Comitti, J…

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Farmers and Settlers Association of N.s.w. a Balranald Branch Formed

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 12 June 1901 · page 2

A meeting of farmers, settlers, and others directly and indirectly interested in the land was held at Turner's Yanga Hotel last Saturday afternoon, the…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association. the Annual Meeting

Riverina Times, Hay Standard and Journal of Water Conservation · Thursday 13 June 1901 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held on Monday night at Mr. C. Hidgcock's office. There were present—Mr…

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Intercolonial Items. Pastoral Prospects

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 June 1901 · page 28

A report from Wentworth says:—Another year of desolation is being added to the sad record of this district, which has boon a very heavy sufferer during the past six…

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Pastoral and Agricultural Society

The Independent · Friday 14 June 1901 · page 6

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Council of the above Society was held at the Royal Hotel yesterday afternoon. The President (Mr G. Lester) occupied the chair…

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Tuberculosis in Cattle

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 June 1901 · page 12

Professor Henry Shumway, in his "Handbook on Tuberculosis Among Cattle," states:—"Tuberculosis attacks many of the organs…

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Sheep-eating Pigs

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 June 1901 · page 29

Mastering a certain paddock on a far North-Western run (says the Bourke Banner), where the sheep ate dying like flies in the boggy banks of the only tank available, the manager…

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Kiewa Valley Butter Factory

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 June 1901 · page 37

The usual monthly meeting of directors was held on the 10th inst:—Present Mr. M'Donald (in the chair) and Messrs. Coulston. Crosthwaire, M'Leod, Street, Stuckey, Woodside…

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