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Northern Rivers · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1899

256 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 11 of 13

Crop-bound Fowls

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1899 · page 3

CROP-BOUND is especially prevalent among fowls in close confinement, where, in their desire to procure green food, they consume large quantities of dry grass, it is…

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The Farmer's Creed

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1899 · page 3

WE believe in small, well-tilled farms; that the soil must be fed as well as the owner, so that the crops shall made the farm and the farmer richer…

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Farmer and Grazier

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1899 · page 3

UNDER this heading we shall be glad to publish contributions having reference to agricultural and pastoral matters. The results of experiments made will be published whenever furnished…

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Girls and Butter

Northern Star · Saturday 14 October 1899 · page 10

At the fairs this fall I noticed that several young ladies took premiums on butter. This is encouraging, as it betokens a return to the customs of "ye…

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"Florida," a Model Dairy Farm

Northern Star · Saturday 14 October 1899 · page 5

BEING out at wollougbar recently, we took the opportunity to make a brief inspection of Mr. H. Williams's dairy farm "Florida,' and we were very gratified with what we saw in the splendid…

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Dairy and Farm. How the Hollanders Do

Northern Star · Saturday 14 October 1899 · page 6

IN speaking of the necessity for the dairyman who wants good cows, to raise them, and further that he shall use wise dairy methods in doing the same, an American…

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Farm and Garden a Light Smoothing Harrow. a Progressive Agriculturist Tells in The Ohio Farmer How to Make It

Northern Star · Saturday 14 October 1899 · page 10

The harrow I had made to snit me for a special purpose (harrowing corn—corn for ensilage being our main fodder crop), and it does so much better work and…

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Tuberculosis in Cattle. Evidence by Mr. Badgery Before the Royal Commission

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 October 1899 · page 3

THE Royal Commission on Tuberculosis and Diseases in Stock met on Wednesday. Mr. Sydney Smith occupied the chair. Mr. Francis A. Badgery, milk inspector…

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An Australian compelled to leave his Farm near Johannesburg

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 October 1899 · page 6

A FEW weeks ago, says the S. M. Herald,' we published the case of Mr. Edwin W. Hunt, who owned a farm named The Kloof, near Johannesburg. It was shown that he…

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Feeding for Butter-fat

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 20 October 1899 · page 3

THERE are still many farmers who believe that they can vary the percentage of fat in the milk of their cows by the kind of food they give them, while every thorough…

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Farmer and Grazier

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 20 October 1899 · page 3

UNDER this heading we shall be glad to publish contributors having reference to agricultural and pastoral matters. The results of experiments made will be published whenever furnished…

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Dairy and Farm. Perpetual Milking Does Not Pay

Northern Star · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 2

SOME dairymen advocate the milking of the cow up to the calving, or, as they say, keep her at work all the time. Who has carefully experimented in this line and what are…

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Pasture for Sheep. Henry Stewart Tells How to Provide Fresh Fields and Pastures New

Northern Star · Saturday 21 October 1899 · page 9

Experienced shepherds know that 'resh fields and postures new" are necessary for any flock whose welfare is. considered. The restless disposition of…

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Farmer and Grazier

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 27 October 1899 · page 3

UNDER this heading we shall be Rind to publish contributions baring reference to agricultural and pastoral matters. The results of experiments made will be published whenever furnished…

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The Imported Cattle

Northern Star · Saturday 28 October 1899 · page 8

THE Dairy Expert interviewed by a representative of the STOCK and STATION JOURNAL said:- "The imported cattle, although they have…

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Selected Story. the Young Lady of Tarrion Farm. (By a Special Contributor

Northern Star · Saturday 28 October 1899 · page 3

ON the southern bank of the River Darling in N.S.W. nestles the town of Brewarrina and close by is Tarrion Creek which gires its name to the farm house in its vicinity…

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Garden Markers. Improved Implemants That Can Be Made on the Farm

Northern Star · Saturday 28 October 1899 · page 9

The old fashined garden marker which one has to jull over the ground is not satisfactory. If one wants to see what one is doing vith one of them it is…

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Speying Dairy Cows

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 3 November 1899 · page 3

IN Belgium the question of speying milch cows is again being revived. In addition to the main object, it would lend to having cows spocially fur breeding. In the matter…

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Farmer and Grazier

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 3 November 1899 · page 3

UNDER this heading we shall be glad to publish contributions having reference to agricultural and pastoral matters. The results of experiments made will be published whenever furnished…

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Colonial Sugar Company. Light Cane Crops. But Same Old Dividend

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 3 November 1899 · page 4

THE half-yearly report of the shareholders of the Colonial Sugar Refining Company for the period ended 30th September, adopted at a inciting in Sydney last Monday, shows that…

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