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New England · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1906

1,242 stories in New England's papers · page 14 of 63

The Dairyman

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 March 1906 · page 3

A WOODVILLE (N.Z.) fanner has decided to put milking machinery in his sheds next year. He has become convinced that it is advisable, after hearing the reports from…

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Experimental Farm Exhibit

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 March 1906 · page 2

IN its report of ilia Armidale Show, so successfully brought to a close on Thursday, the "Express" says;--"Under the very capable direction of Mr. R. H. Gennyc, manger of the…

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Farm and Pastoral Notes

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 28 March 1906 · page 2

A new machine milker, invented by Mr. G. Hutchinson, of Wellington, N.Z., is said to do its work so effectively that the hand-stripping after…

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Sydney Wool Siles

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 28 March 1906 · page 4

At Messrs. Winchoombe, Carson, & Co's. wool Bales on Monday, a particularly strong market ruled, and prices showed an advance of 5 to 7 percent, on last month's values…

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News of the Day. Scarcity of Sheep

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 28 March 1906 · page 5

The Walgett SPECTATOR writes:--She recent rains have temporarily paralysed all transactions in sheep, as owners practically refuse to put with them. One local firm of…

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Dairying Farming at Guy Fawkes. (To the Editor of the CHRONICLE)

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 28 March 1906 · page 2

SIR,—It hms often been commented on by visitors that such a splendid districts for pastoral purposes as Guy Fawkes should be neglected as a…

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Experimental Farm

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 28 March 1906 · page 4

Although yet comparatively in its infancy, the object lessons afforded farmers by the Government Experimental Farm at Glen Innes have…

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Farmers and Settlers. a Vice-president's Attitude

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 28 March 1906 · page 3

Several votes of censure have recently been passed on Mr. J. L. Trefle, one of the vice-presidents of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, by country…

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Butter Factory

Guyra Argus · Friday 30 March 1906 · page 8

Some time ago we pointed out the advantages that would accrue to the farmers in this district if a butter factory was stated in Guyra, but…

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Butter Boxes

Guyra Argus · Friday 30 March 1906 · page 12

When sending butter to market the manner in which it is packed will have a considerable effect on the returns. Butter that is packed carelessly, or in bad or…

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The Wheat Harvest. SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1906 · page 5

THE Government Statistician says the wheat harvest of this State will be about 20,644,000 bushels, or about 150,000 more than his original estimate…

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Farm and Dairy. Original Articles. [All Rights Reserved.] a Portable Poultry House

Guyra Argus · Friday 30 March 1906 · page 12

TO those who wish to keep a few fowls with little outlay tot fixtures, the following description will appeal strongly. This poultry house was devised for the…

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Potato crops

Guyra Argus · Friday 30 March 1906 · page 6

At the present time the local railway station presents a very lively appearance. The yard is generally full of teams, unlo[?]ding potatoes, which…

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Dairy Notes

The Uralla News · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 2

Returns of the Manning River Cooperative Dairy Company for February:—126,413ib first-class cows'butter and 17901b second class manufactured…

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Uralla Dairying Association

The Uralla News · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 2

At the usual weakly meeting of the above [?] night last there were present: [?] Rison, J. [?] [?] Prince, [?]…

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Farm and Field. Farm Weeds and How to Fight Them

The Walcha Witness and Vernon County Record · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 3
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Philosophers tell us that weeds are only "plants out of place". The husbandman admits It, and finds the work of getting them Into their place and…

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Farmers and Settlers

The Inverell Times · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 4

According to Mr. J. Perry, M.L.A., President of the Farmers and Settlers Association, the farmers of the State want redress from Parliament in…

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Travelling Sheep

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 April 1906 · page 2

WE have been asked to draw attention to certain clauses in the Pastures Protection Act, which Mr. St. Clair conceives should be more generally known. Every owner intending to travel 200 or…

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Wool Classing

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Tuesday 3 April 1906 · page 2

Messrs. Goldsbrough, Mort and Co., in their annual publication offer the following advice to wool-growers :-- We would again urge our friends…

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