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Northern Rivers · Farming & the land

Farming & the land, 1902

311 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 14 of 16

Dairy Farmers' Union

Northern Star · Saturday 1 November 1902 · page 5

A MEETING of the executive of the Dairy Farmers' Union was held here on Wednesday, at which the following representatives were present:—Mr. J Whipps (in the chair), W…

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Dairy and Farm. Maize or Indian Corn

Northern Star · Saturday 1 November 1902 · page 2

As a farmer and [?]der of corn for seed purposes we speak from the standpoint of the farmer and cornseed brceder: "Yield per acre," being…

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The New Dairy Bill

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 1 November 1902 · page 5

THE various clauses of tho new Dairy Bill are causing warm discussions, both here and on the South Coast. Should it pass without…

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The Brood Sow for Farm Use

Northern Star · Saturday 1 November 1902 · page 2

As a rule it is best to grow her on the farm where she is to be used. If the farmer has not animals of good quality it will be best to purchase…

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The Price of Butter. Debate by Rival Company Managers. Mr. Fairbairn and Mr. Meares

Northern Star · Wednesday 5 November 1902 · page 5

THE debate arranged between Mr. R. J. Fairbairn (Manager of the Farmers' Co-operative Company) and Mr. C. E. D. Meares (Coastal Farmers' Co-operative Society) took place at…

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The Dairy Bill. Opinions of Mr. Fairbairn

Northern Star · Wednesday 5 November 1902 · page 2

MR. R. J. FAIRBAIRN, general manager of the Farmers Co-operative Company, in a letter to the South Coast dairymen, severely criticised Mr. Kidd's new bill to regnlate daries and…

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Farmer and Grazier

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 7 November 1902 · 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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The Dairy. How to Make Good Butter. Continued

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 8 November 1902 · page 8

It should always be arranged to have some cows fresh in milk at every season. Slow churning is caused by…

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Byron Bay Co-Operative Butter Factory. the Lismore Branch Creamery

Northern Star · Saturday 8 November 1902 · page 4

DURING the past few weeks the finishing touches have been mit on the mammouth butter factory which the North Coast Co-operative Fresh Food and Cold Storage Company…

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Dairy and Farm. the Cow Not a Machine

Northern Star · Saturday 8 November 1902 · page 6

THE cow is looked upon by altogether too many dairymen as a mere unfeeling machine, the dairyman having but to apply the 1ook and power of food when the…

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New Zealand Butter Trade

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 14 November 1902 · page 3

A WELLINGTON merchant states the colony has lost very large orders for butter owing to the regulations compelling shipment under the brands of the makers. The…

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Farming on the Halves

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 14 November 1902 · page 3

A CASE in winch some interesting points are involved came before the Full Court last week. It seems that Stephen Duggan, farmer and road contractor at Dungog…

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Farmer and Grazier

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 14 November 1902 · 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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Branding Butter Boxes

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 15 November 1902 · page 8

On the subject of branding butter boxes Mr. H. Cameron, the New Zealand produce Commissioner in London, says he has personally always been in favour of…

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The Dairy. Byron Bay Co-op. Butter Factory. the Lismore Branch Creamery

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 15 November 1902 · page 8

During the past few weeks (says the "Northern Star") the finishing touches have been put on the mammouth butter factory which the…

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Dairy and Farm. Clean Water for Swine

Northern Star · Saturday 15 November 1902 · page 6

THE value of clean water for pigs cannot be [?] [?] by one who has not tried giving [?] [?] pure and impure drinking water. [?] raising we have come to realise that…

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Dairy Bill Postponed

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 15 November 1902 · page 6

At a meeting of the Dairymen's Association at Grafton, on Friday, to discuss the proposed Dairy Bill, a telegram was read from the Premier…

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What a Railroad Can Do to Build Up the Dairy Industry

Northern Star · Saturday 15 November 1902 · page 6

BUT a few years ago there were but few creameries along the lines of the great Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul railroad system. Now there are about 1500…

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Farmer and Grazier

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 21 November 1902 · 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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Australian Butter in England. the Islington Dairy Show

Northern Star · Saturday 22 November 1902 · page 5

The State Premier has received a letter from the London Commercial Agent, Mr. Lance, with reference to the exhibit of colonial butter at the Agricultural-hall. The exhibit, he says, was a…

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